About Mia Marvin
Lived 1904 – 1992 (aged 87). Mia Marvin was an American actor, film actor and stage actor.
Mia Marvin (November 1, 1904 – September 27, 1992) was an American actress best known for her role in The Public Enemy
Marvin was the daughter of William Thatcher Marvin and granddaughter of Col. E. J. C. Kewen, California's first attorney general. When she was nine years old, an article in the Los Angeles Sunday Times recognized her for having written two songs and taught herself to play the violin.
Before she became an actress, Marvin was a danseuse. Her work on stage included acting in No, No, Nanette (1925), and Elmer the Great (1931) in San Francisco and So This Is London (1927) in Los Angeles.
Marvin was married to Maurice G. Luxford.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mia Marvin?
actress (1904-1992)
When was Mia Marvin born?
Mia Marvin was born on 1 November 1904.
When did Mia Marvin die?
Mia Marvin died on 27 September 1992.
What was Mia Marvin's occupation?
Mia Marvin was an actor, film actor and stage actor.
What nationality was Mia Marvin?
Mia Marvin was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mia Marvin. https://biography.guide/mia-marvin/
MLA: "Mia Marvin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mia-marvin/.
Chicago: "Mia Marvin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mia-marvin/.
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