Jean Arthur

Jean Arthur (October 17, 1900 – June 19, 1991) was an American actress. She was known for her roles in Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), You Can't Take It With You (1938), and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939). She was nominated for an Academy Award in 1944 for her role in The More the Merrier.

Arthur was born on October 17, 1900 in Plattsburgh, New York. She is of Norwegian-English descent. Arthur was raised in Westbrook, Maine. 

She was married to Julian Anker from 1928 until they annulled their marriage in 1928. Then she was married to Frank Ross, Jr. from 1932 until they divorced in 1949. Arthur died on June 19, 1991 in Carmel, California from heart failure, aged 90.Champlin, Charles. "An Appreciation – Jean Arthur's Legacy of Indelible Performances – Movies: The actress, who died Wednesday at 90, brought a striking beauty, a unique voice and spirit to the roles that established her fame." Los Angeles Times, June 20, 1991. Retrieved: September 3, 2009.

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Other websites

 Literature on Jean Arthur
 Turner Classic Movies "Star of the Month" Profile
 Soares, Andre: Jean Arthur on TCM, Alternative Film Guide
 Gouveia, Michele: The Girl with the Croak: Jean Arthur
 Atkinson, Michael: Jean Therapy 

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