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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Birthplace
Radersburg, Montana, USA
Nationality
Religion
Methodism
Political Party
Democratic Party
Languages
English
Spouses
Arthur Hornblow, Jr. (1936-1942), John Hertz, Jr. (1942-1944), Gene Markey (1946-1950), Howland H. Sargeant (1951-1960)
Education
Venice High School, Harvard-Westlake School
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < French (Adèle)
Popularity
Tier B -- 59,720 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 55 years (1925-1980)
Notable
111 total credits -- top 1% among S-tier people
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 19
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Giving
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
58
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (5)
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Academy Honorary Award
1990
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Academy Awards
Academy Honorary Award
1990
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B
Kennedy Center Honors
1988
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B
National Board of Review Award for Career Achievement
1980
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Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Myrna Loy (August 2, 1905 – December 14, 1993) was an American actress. Trained as a dancer, she devoted herself fully to an acting career following a few minor roles in silent films. Originally typecast in exotic roles, often as a vamp or a woman of Asian descent, her career prospects improved following her portrayal of Nora Charles in The Thin Man (1934). Her successful pairing with William Powell resulted in 14 films together, including five subsequent Thin Man films.
Although Loy was never nominated for a competitive Academy Award, in March 1991 she was presented with an Honorary Academy Award with the inscription "In recognition of her extraordinary qualities both on screen and off, with appreciation for a lifetime's worth of indelible performances."
During World War II, Loy served as assistant to the director of military and naval welfare for the Red Cross. She was later appointed a member-at-large of the U.S. Commission to UNESCO. Her acting career by no means ended in the 1940s. She continued to actively pursue stage and television appearances in addition to films in subsequent decades.
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Myrna Loy was born on and passed away on at the age of 88.
Where was Myrna Loy born?
Myrna Loy was born in Radersburg, Montana, USA.
What movies or shows has Myrna Loy been in?
Myrna Loy has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Just Tell Me What You Want (1980), The End (1978), It Happened at Lakewood Manor (1977), Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975), Indict and Convict (1974).
What is Myrna Loy known for?
Myrna Loy is primarily known as an actor. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Myrna Loy (August 2, 1905 – December 14, 1993) was an American actress. Trained as a dancer, she devoted herself…
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