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Gloria Grahame

Gloria Grahame

Actor · born 28 November 1923 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Gloria Grahame (November 28, 1923 – October 5, 1981) was an American actress.

Grahame began her acting career in theatre, and in 1944 she made her first film for MGM. Despite a featured role in It's a Wonderful Life (1946), MGM did not believe she had the potential for major success, and sold her contract to RKO Studios. Often cast in film noir projects, Grahame received a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Crossfire (1947), and she won this award for her work in The Bad and the Beautiful (1952). She achieved her highest profile with Sudden Fear (1952), Human Desire (1953),The Big Heat (1953), and Oklahoma! (1955), but her film career began to wane soon afterwards.

Where to start: It's a Wonderful Life (1946).

As actor 47

TV shows 5

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Gloria Grahame movie?

By viewer score, It's a Wonderful Life (1946) at 8.3/10.

What are Gloria Grahame’s most popular movies?

It's a Wonderful Life, In a Lonely Place, The Big Heat.

How many movies has Gloria Grahame made?

47 films on TMDB, 47 as actor.

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