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Debbie Reynolds

Actress and Singer Debbie Reynolds

Profession: Actress and Singer

Nationality:
United States of America
American

Biography: Debbie Reynolds was an American actress, singer, and entertainer who rose to prominence during the 1950s. She is best known for her role as Kathy Selden in the iconic musical Singin' in the Rain (1952) alongside Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor.

Reynolds continued her successful career with notable films such as The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964), for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She was also a talented vocalist, releasing several albums and scoring a number-one hit with "Tammy" from the film Tammy and the Bachelor (1957).

Throughout her life, Debbie Reynolds was a dedicated collector of Hollywood memorabilia, amassing an extensive collection that she hoped to display in a museum. She received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Screen Actors Guild in 2015, recognizing her remarkable career and contributions to the entertainment industry.

Born: April 1, 1932
Birthplace: El Paso, Texas, USA

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries

Died: December 28, 2016 (aged 84)

Married Life

  • 1955-09-18 American actress-singer Debbie Reynolds (23) weds American singer Eddie Fisher (27); divorce in 1959

Historical Events

  • 1952-03-27 "Singin' in the Rain", musical comedy film directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds, premieres at Radio City Music Hall in NYC
  • 1974-09-07 Revival of Harry Tierney and Joseph McCarthy's 1919 musical "Irene", starring Debbie Reynolds, closes at Minskoff Theater, NYC, after 605 performances
  • 1997-02-09 11th American Comedy Award: Debbie Reynolds wins