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Jane Russell

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Previous star: Bill Geist

Biography

Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell (June 21, 1921 – February 28, 2011) was an American film actress and was one of Hollywood’s leading sex symbols in the 1940s and 1950s.

Fact file

  • Born: Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell June 21, 1921 Bemidji, Minnesota
  • Died: February 28, 2011 (aged 89) Santa Maria, California
  • Cause of death: Respiratory failure
  • Nationality: American
  • Education: Van Nuys High School
  • Occupation: Actress, model
  • Years active: 1943–1986
  • Religion: Born Again Christian
  • Spouse: Bob Waterfield (m.1943-1967; divorced) Roger Barrett (m.1968; his death) John Calvin Peoples (m.1974-1999; his death)
  • Children: 1 daughter, 2 sons

Read more about Jane Russell at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

In the news

Whitney Houston, Elizabeth Taylor Remembered At Oscars
MTV News, 2012-02-27 17:18:45
'In Memoriam' montage also pays tribute to Steve Jobs, Sidney Lumet, Jane Russell and more fallen stars.By Ryan J. Downey Whitney Houston honored at the 84th Annual Academy Awards Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images Billy Crystal introduced this year's "In Memoriam" montage with personal, heartfelt words about two Academy Awards ...

ShowBiz Minute: Russell, Sheen, box office (omg!)
Yahoo Entertainment, 2011-03-01 21:54:03
omg! - Jane Russell, star of '40s and '50s films, dies; Charlie Sheen says he's fighting for 'Two and a Half Men' crew to be paid fully; 'Hall Pass' goes to No. 1 on debut weekend. (Mar.1)

Sexy Screen Legend Jane Russell Dies at 89 (omg!)
Yahoo Entertainment, 2011-03-01 16:33:25
omg! - The 40s and 50s star was a peer to Marilyn Monroe and Rita Hayworth

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