Greer Garson

Movie Actress

Birthday September 29, 1904

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Apr 6, 1996 (91)

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About

Refined British actress who won an Oscar Award for her role in Mrs. Miniver. She received seven Academy Award nominations and was acclaimed as one of the top box office draws of the 1940s.

Before Fame

She worked for an advertising agency and began appearing onstage in 1932.

Trivia

She intended to become a teacher, studying French and literature in college, but instead became a Hollywood star.

Family Life

She was married twice before marrying E.E. Fogelson in 1967.

Associated With

She starred in the Pride and Prejudice movie written by science fiction author Aldous Huxley.