Gladys George
Theater Personalities

Gladys George Net Worth

Gladys George was an American stage and screen actress who had a successful career in both the silent era and talkies. She was born into a family of actors and made her debut at the age of three. Her most notable stage performance was in the comedy 'Personal Appearance' which was a huge success. She was nominated for an Academy Award for her leading role in 'Valiant Is the Word for Carrie'. She is best remembered for her role as Iva Archer in 'The Maltese Falcon'. After the 1950s, she moved towards television.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress
Birth Day September 13, 1904
Birth Place Patten, Maine, U.S., United States
Age 116 YEARS OLD
Died On December 8, 1954(1954-12-08) (aged 50)\nLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Birth Sign Libra
Cause of death Cerebral hemorrhage
Occupation Actress
Years active 1919–1954
Spouse(s) Ben Erway (m. 1922-1930; divorced) Edward Fowler (m. 1933-1935; divorced) Leonard Penn (m. 1935-1944; divorced) Kenneth Bradley (m. 1946-1950; divorced)

💰 Net worth: $400,000 (2024)

Gladys George, a renowned actress in the United States, has amassed an impressive net worth of $400,000 as estimated in 2024. Throughout her career, she has captivated audiences with her exceptional talent and versatile performances. With her charismatic demeanor and remarkable acting skills, Gladys George has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. As an accomplished actress, she has undoubtedly established herself as a valuable asset and has garnered both critical acclaim and financial success.

Biography/Timeline

1904

She was born as Gladys Clare Evans on September 13, 1904 in Patten, Maine (Another source says Hatton, Maine; a third source says "Gladys was born in a little town in Missouri, where the troupe her parents belonged to happened to be stranded at the time.") to English parents. Her Father was Sir Arthur Claire, "noted Shakespearean actor."

1920

George went on the stage at the age of 3 and toured the United States, appearing with her parents. She starred on stage in the 1920s, although she had made several films in the early part of that decade. She starred in Personal Appearance, a comedy by Lawrence Riley. This role was reprised by Mae West in the classic film, Go West, Young Man, which West adapted from the play. In 1936 George was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for Valiant Is the Word for Carrie.

1937

Her only other first billed roles were in Madame X (1937) and Love is a Headache. She also appeared in The Roaring Twenties (1939), The Way of All Flesh (1940), The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) and He Ran All the Way (1951). She played the widow of Miles Archer (Iva Archer) in The Maltese Falcon and Mme. Du Barry in Marie Antoinette.

1954

George was afflicted with numerous ailments, including throat cancer, heart disease, and cirrhosis of the liver. She died from a cerebral hemorrhage in 1954 in Los Angeles, California, aged 50, and was interred in the Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery.

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