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Lana Turner

American Actress

Lana Turner, born Julia Jean Mildred Francis Turner on February 8, 1921, in Wallace, Idaho, was an American actress who became a Hollywood icon during the Golden Age of Cinema. She was discovered at the age of 15 by a talent scout while shopping at a malt shop in Hollywood, and by 16, she had signed a contract with Warner Bros.

Her career took off when she moved to MGM, where she quickly became one of the studio's top stars. Her early roles often cast her as an ingénue, but she soon established herself as a leading lady, starring in films like "Johnny Eager" (1941), "Ziegfeld Girl" (1941), and "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (1941).

Her reputation as a glamorous femme fatale was solidified with her performance in the film noir "The Postman Always Rings Twice" (1946), which earned her critical acclaim and established her as a serious dramatic actress.

Full Name Lana Turner
Other Name Julia Jean Turner
Gender Female
Occupation Actress
Date of Birth 08-February-1921 (74 years)
Birth Year 1921
Birth Location Wallace, Idaho, U.S.
Death Time 29-June-1995
Death Location Century City, Los Angeles, California, United States

Her popularity continued through the 1950s with films like "The Bad and the Beautiful" (1952) and "Peyton Place" (1957), the latter earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Her personal life was as dramatic as her on-screen roles; she was married eight times and was involved in a highly publicized incident in 1958 when her daughter, Cheryl Crane, stabbed her lover, Johnny Stompanato, to death during a domestic struggle.

Lana Turner passed away on June 29, 1995, in Los Angeles, California.

Cheryl Crane

Daughter

Johnny Stompanato

Partner (1957–1958; his death)

Ronald Pellar ​ ​

Spouse (m. 1969; div. 1972)

Robert Eaton ​

Spouse ​(m. 1965; div. 1969)

Fred May ​ ​

Spouse (m. 1960; div. 1962)

Lex Barker ​ ​

Spouse (m. 1953; div. 1957)

Bob Topping ​ ​

Spouse (m. 1948; div. 1952)

Joseph Stephen Crane

Spouse ​ ​(m. 1942; ann. 1943)

Artie Shaw ​

Spouse ​(m. 1940; div. 1940)
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Lana Turner was 74 years old

Lana Turner was born on 08-February-1921

Lana Turner was born in Wallace, Idaho, U.S.

References
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lana_Turner
  • https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001805/

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