This page will contain images about Rosalind Russell, as they become available.Rosalind RussellRosalind Russell (June 4, 1907 - November 28, 1976) was an American actress. She was born in Waterbury, Connecticut and attended the American Academy of Dramatic Art in New York City. She became known for her no-nonsense roles in such films as The Women and His Girl Friday. She married Frederick Brisson, a movie and play producer, on 25 October 1941. Her father-in-law was the successful Danish actor Carl Brisson. She was nominated four times for the Academy Award for Best Actress:
She died after a long battle with breast cancer in 1976 at the age of 69, although initially her age was misreported because she had shaved a few years off her true age. She was survived by her husband, and her son, Lance Brisson. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1708 Vine Street. She is buried in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Culver City, California. This page about Rosalind Russell includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Rosalind Russell News stories about Rosalind Russell External links for Rosalind Russell Videos for Rosalind Russell Wikis about Rosalind Russell Discussion Groups about Rosalind Russell Blogs about Rosalind Russell Images of Rosalind Russell |
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She is buried in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Culver City, California. She is not to be confused with Welcome Back, Kotter actress Marcia Strassman, with whom she shares a close resemblance. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1708 Vine Street. Now retired from show business, Jan currently lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was survived by her husband, and her son, Lance Brisson. From 1987 through 1995 she was married to actor James Brolin. She died after a long battle with breast cancer in 1976 at the age of 69, although initially her age was misreported because she had shaved a few years off her true age. This scar cost her some roles, and according to Jan, made her feel insecure about her looks. She was nominated four times for the Academy Award for Best Actress:. The impact smashed her face into the steering wheel, causing the injury. Her father-in-law was the successful Danish actor Carl Brisson. To avoid another car that ran a stop sign, Jan swerved and hit a telephone pole. She married Frederick Brisson, a movie and play producer, on 25 October 1941. Smithers was involved in a car accident which left a permanent scar on her chin. She became known for her no-nonsense roles in such films as The Women and His Girl Friday. As a teen, Ms. She was born in Waterbury, Connecticut and attended the American Academy of Dramatic Art in New York City. As a result of that exposure, she landed some commercial modeling work while pursuing her studies at the California Institute of the Arts. Rosalind Russell (June 4, 1907 - November 28, 1976) was an American actress. She first reached the public eye as a teenager, when she was featured on the cover of a 1966 issue of Newsweek, seated on a motorcycle. 1943 - My Sister Eileen. She played the character "Bailey Quarters" on the popular television series WKRP in Cincinnati. 1947 - Sister Kenny. Smithers grew up in Woodland Hills, California. 1948 - Mourning Becomes Electra. Jan Smithers (born Karin Jan Smithers on 3 July 1949) is an American television and film actress. 1959 - Auntie Mame. |