Gloria Swanson

Gloria Swanson (March 27, 1899 – April 4, 1983) was an American actress. She was most prominent during the silent film era as both an actress and a fashion icon, especially under the direction of Cecil B. DeMille. She was also one of the first stars to challenge the Hays Code by producing the banned Sadie Thompson in 1928. In 1929 Swanson successfully transitioned to talkies with The Trespasser. However, personal problems and changing tastes saw ... more

Date of birth:

  • Mar 27, 1899

Date of death:

  • Apr 4, 1983 (age 84 years)

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Height:

  • 1.524 m (5 ft )

Also known as:

  • Gloria May Josephine Swanson
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