Gladys George facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gladys George
George in 1937
Born	Gladys Clare Evans (1904-09-13)September 13, 1904 Patten, Maine, U.S.
Died	December 8, 1954(1954-12-08) (aged 50) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting place	Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1918–1954
Spouse(s)	Ben Erway ​ ​ (m. 1922; div. 1930)​ Edward Fowler ​ ​ (m. 1933; div. 1935)​ Leonard Penn ​ ​ (m. 1935; div. 1944)​ Kenneth Bradley ​ ​ (m. 1946; div. 1951)​

Gladys George (born Gladys Clare Evans; September 13, 1904 – December 8, 1954) was an American actress. She was famous for her roles on stage and in movies. She was even nominated for an Academy Award for her main role in the film Valiant Is the Word for Carrie (1936). Most of her career, however, was spent playing important supporting characters. You might know her from movies like Marie Antoinette (1938), The Roaring Twenties (1939), and The Maltese Falcon (1941).

Early Life and Beginnings

Gladys George was born on September 13, 1904, in Patten, Maine. Her parents were British actors. They were known for performing Shakespeare's plays. Gladys started acting on stage when she was only three years old. She traveled all over the United States with her parents, performing in their shows.

Acting Career Highlights

Gladys George became a star on stage in the 1920s. She also made several movies during this time. One of her most notable roles was in the film Valiant Is the Word for Carrie (1936). For this role, she was nominated for Best Actress at the 9th Academy Awards. This is a very big honor in the movie world!

She appeared in many other films, often playing strong supporting characters. Some of these movies include:

• Madame X (1937)
• Marie Antoinette (1938)
• The Roaring Twenties (1939)
• The Maltese Falcon (1941)
• The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
• Detective Story (1951)

Gladys George also performed in several Broadway plays. These include The Distant City, Lady in Waiting, and The Betrothal.

Personal Life

Gladys George was married four times during her life. All of her marriages ended in divorce. She did not have any children.

Her first husband was actor Ben Erway. They got married in 1922 and divorced in 1930. Her second husband was Edward Fowler, a wealthy paper manufacturer. They separated in 1933. Gladys then married actor Leonard Penn in 1935. This marriage lasted until 1944. Her last husband was Kenneth Bradley. She married him when she was 41 years old. He was 20 years younger than her.

Later Years and Passing

Gladys George faced several health challenges later in her life. She suffered from various illnesses, including throat cancer and heart disease. She passed away in 1954 in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 50. She was buried at the Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in Burbank, California.

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Gladys George para niños