Lana Turner

American actress (1921–1995)
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Julia Jean "Lana" Turner was an American actress. Over a career spanning nearly five decades, she achieved fame as both a pin-up model and a film actress, as well as for her highly publicized personal life. In the mid-1940s, she was one of the highest-paid American actresses and one of MGM's biggest stars, with her films earning approximately one billion dollars in 2024 currency for the studio during her 18-year contract with them. Turner is frequently cited as a popular culture icon due to her glamourous persona and a screen legend of the Golden Age of Hollywood. She was nominated for numerous awards.

Date of Birth8th February 1921
Date of Death29th June 1995
Age at Death74 Years
Zodiac SignAquarius
CountryUnited States of America
Current CityWallace
Birth PlaceWallace
Death PlaceLos Angeles
ReligionCatholic Church
NationalityUnited States of America
CitizenshipUnited States of America
SpousesArtie Shaw
Joseph Stephen Crane
Joseph Stephen Crane
Henry J. Topping Jr.
Lex Barker
Ronald Pellar
ChildrenCheryl Crane
Education
Hollywood High School
Occupationtelevision actor, film actor, autobiographer, stage actor, model
Awards
  • Donostia Award
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Sitges Film Festival Best Actress award

Actresses from United States of America born in 1921