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Jeanne Eagels (1890–1929)

Actress

Jeanne Eagels, one of the most intriguing stars of late silent films and the early talkies, was born Amelia Jean Eagles on June 26, 1890 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Edward and Julia Sullivan Eagles. Young Jean was part of an impoverished family of eight, with three brothers and two sisters. She likely stopped going to school when she was 11 years old... See full bio »

Born:

Eugenia Eagles
in Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Died:

(age 39) in New York City, New York, USA
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1929 Jealousy
Yvonne
 
1929 The Letter
Leslie Crosbie
 
1927 Man, Woman and Sin
Vera Worth
 
1919 The Madonna of the Slums (short)
 
1918 The Cross Bearer
Liane de Merode
 
1917 Under False Colors
Countess Olga
 
1917 The Fires of Youth
Billy's Sister (as Jeanne Eagles)
 
1916 The World and the Woman
A Woman of the Streets
 
1915/I The House of Fear
Grace Cramp
 
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1980 Hollywood (TV mini-series documentary)
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1917). Stage Play: Disraeli. (Revival). Written by Louis N. Parker. Knickerbocker Theatre: 9 Apr 1917- May 1917 (closing date unknown/48 performances). Cast: George Arliss, Mrs. George Arliss, Langdon Bruce, Lilla Campbell, Margaret Dale, Dudley Digges, Jeanne Eagels, Arthur Eldred, Helen Erskine, David Glassford... See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie  | 1 Print Biography  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Eugenia Eagles | Jeanne Eagles
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Personal Quote:

I'm the greatest actress in the world and the greatest failure. And nobody gives a damn. See more »

Trivia:

Her Academy Award nomination for The Letter made her the first ever posthumous Oscar nominee. See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer