Gloria Swanson American Actress Born 1899 in Chicago
Gloria Swanson · actor and film producer · American
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Biography
Gloria Swanson (1899–1983) was an American actress from Chicago. Her death was on 4 April 1983, at the age of 84. She was recognised for appearances in The Love Goddesses (1965) and The Film Parade (1933).
She appears in The Song of the Soul (1914), the earliest title among her listed credits. She had 75 films on record from 1914 to 1974. Roles on record include Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard (1950). Killer Bees (1974) is the final credit listed before her death. The records also name her as writer on Sadie Thompson.
The records list 2 awards won and 3 nominations for her. She won Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama in 1951 for Sunset Boulevard, the earliest award on record.
Filmography
75 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Airport 1975 | Film | |
| 1974 | Killer Bees | Film | |
| 1965 | The Love Goddesses | Film | |
| 1960 | When Comedy Was King | Film | |
| 1956 | Nero's Weekend | Film | |
| 1952 | Three for Bedroom "C" | Film | |
| 1950 | Sunset Boulevard | Norma Desmond | Film |
| 1941 | Father Takes a Wife | Film | |
| 1934 | Music in the Air | Film | |
| 1933 | Perfect Understanding | Film | |
| 1933 | The Film Parade | Film | |
| 1931 | Indiscreet | Film | |
| 1931 | The House That Shadows Built | Film | |
| 1931 | Tonight or Never | Film | |
| 1929 | The Trespasser | Film |
Show all 75 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Queen Kelly | Film | |
| 1928 | Sadie Thompson | Writer | Film |
| 1927 | The Love of Sunya | Film | |
| 1926 | Fine Manners | Film | |
| 1926 | The Untamed Lady | Film | |
| 1925 | Stage Struck | Film | |
| 1925 | The Coast of Folly | Film | |
| 1924 | A Society Scandal | Film | |
| 1924 | Her Love Story | Film | |
| 1924 | Madame Sans-Gene | Film | |
| 1924 | Manhandled | Film | |
| 1924 | The Humming Bird | Film | |
| 1924 | Wages of Virtue | Film | |
| 1923 | Bluebeard's 8th Wife | Film | |
| 1923 | Prodigal Daughters | Film | |
| 1923 | Zaza | Film | |
| 1922 | Beyond the Rocks | Film | |
| 1922 | Her Gilded Cage | Film | |
| 1922 | Her Husband's Trademark | Film | |
| 1922 | My American Wife | Film | |
| 1922 | The Impossible Mrs. Bellew | Film | |
| 1921 | Don't Tell Everything | Film | |
| 1921 | The Affairs of Anatol | Film | |
| 1921 | The Great Moment | Film | |
| 1921 | Under the Lash | Film | |
| 1920 | Something to Think About | Film | |
| 1920 | Why Change Your Wife? | Film | |
| 1919 | Don't Change Your Husband | Film | |
| 1919 | For Better, for Worse | Film | |
| 1919 | Male and Female | Film | |
| 1918 | Everywoman's Husband | Film | |
| 1918 | Her Decision | Film | |
| 1918 | Shifting Sands | Film | |
| 1918 | Society for Sale | Film | |
| 1918 | Station Content | Film | |
| 1918 | The Secret Code | Film | |
| 1918 | Wife or Country | Film | |
| 1918 | You Can't Believe Everything | Film | |
| 1917 | Baseball Madness | Film | |
| 1917 | Dangers of a Bride | Film | |
| 1917 | Teddy at the Throttle | Film | |
| 1917 | The Pullman Bride | Film | |
| 1917 | The Sultan's Wife | Film | |
| 1917 | Whose Baby? | Film | |
| 1916 | A Dash of Courage | Film | |
| 1916 | A Social Cub | Film | |
| 1916 | Haystacks and Steeples | Film | |
| 1916 | Hearts and Sparks | Film | |
| 1916 | Sunshine | Film | |
| 1916 | The Danger Girl | Film | |
| 1916 | The Nick of Time Baby | Film | |
| 1915 | At the End of a Perfect Day | Film | |
| 1915 | His New Job | Film | |
| 1915 | Sweedie Goes to College | Film | |
| 1915 | The Ambition of the Baron | Film | |
| 1915 | The Broken Pledge | Film | |
| 1915 | The Fable of Elvira and Farina and the Meal Ticket | Film | |
| 1915 | The Misjudged Mr. Hartley | Film | |
| 1915 | The Romance of an American Duchess | Film | |
| 1914 | The Song of the Soul | Film |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 3 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama | Sunset Boulevard | Won |
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| 1951 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Sunset Boulevard | Nominated |
| 1930 | Academy Award for Best Actress | The Trespasser | Nominated |
| 1929 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Sadie Thompson | Nominated |
Personal life
She married William N. Davey in 1945. Earlier marriages on record are to Wallace Beery (1916 to 1919), Herbert K. Somborn (1919 to 1934, ended by death), Henry de La Falaise (1925 to 1930), Michael Farmer (1931 to 1975, ended by death) and William Dufty (1976 to 1983). She had 2 children on record. Education on record includes Lake View High School.
Gloria Swanson Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was Gloria Swanson at the time of death?
Gloria Swanson died on 4 April 1983 at the age of 84. She was born on 27 March 1899.
What is Gloria Swanson known for?
Gloria Swanson was known for The Love Goddesses (1965) and The Film Parade (1933).
What is Gloria Swanson’s nationality?
Gloria Swanson was American, born in Chicago.
How tall was Gloria Swanson?
Gloria Swanson was 150 cm (4 ft 11 in) tall.
Who was Gloria Swanson married to?
Gloria Swanson’s marriages on record are to William N. Davey (1945), William Dufty (1976 to 1983), Michael Farmer (1931 to 1975), Henry de La Falaise (1925 to 1930), Herbert K. Somborn (1919 to 1934) and Wallace Beery (1916 to 1919).
Has Gloria Swanson won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama (1951) for Sunset Boulevard.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q229232), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Whitey Schafer · Public domain
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