Rosalind Russell

Born: June 4, 1912
Where: Waterbury, Connecticut
Died: November 28, 1976

A Hollywood leading lady, from 1934 to 1971, Rosalind Russell's tall frame and brunette charm graced the silver screen.

She starred in classics such as China Seas and His Girl Friday, and her prolific career ended when Russell died of Cancer in 1976.

Her last film was the TV-movie, The Crooked Hearts.

Russell's career began in 1934. Her film debut was in Evelyn Prentice, which led her to an array of roles with MGM.

Leading roles such as Craig's Wife; Night Must Fall and The Citadel, all contributed to Russell' reputation as a solid actress and crowd-pleaser.

Her star statues was confirmed in 1939 when her role in The Women thrilled fans and critics alike.

In 1955 Russell returned to the big screen after a substantial career break with stunning performances in The Girl Rush and Picnic, and three years later she played one of her most famous roles, the title heroine of Auntie Mame - and received her fourth Best Actress Oscar nomination.