Janet Gaynor
Oct 6, 1906 — Sep 14, 1984 (77 years)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
47 Movies
2 Series
One of the most beloved actresses of silent cinema, Janet Gaynor made history by receiving the first Oscar for Best Actress in 1928 for her work in three films: 'Seventh Heaven', 'Sunrise' and 'Street Angel'. It was the only occasion on which a performer won for several roles, before the Academy changed the rule. With the arrival of sound she maintained her success, above all in the original version of 'A Star Is Born' (1937), after which her activity gradually thinned out. Her sweet, expressive face embodied like few others the romantic sensibility of the end of silent cinema.
77R.I.P.
47Movies
2Series
Janet Gaynor
47 Movies
2 Series
One of the most beloved actresses of silent cinema, Janet Gaynor made history by receiving the first Oscar for Best Actress in 1928 for her work in three films: 'Seventh Heaven', 'Sunrise' and 'Street Angel'. It was the only occasion on which a performer won for several roles, before the Academy changed the rule. With the arrival of sound she maintained her success, above all in the original version of 'A Star Is Born' (1937), after which her activity gradually thinned out. Her sweet, expressive face embodied like few others the romantic sensibility of the end of silent cinema.
77 R.I.P.
R.I.P.
47
Movies
2
Series
Movies
Carolina
1934
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
1927
A Star Is Born
1937
Three Loves Has Nancy
1938
The Plastic Age
1925
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
1925
Happy Days
1929
7th Heaven
1927
Ladies in Love
1936
Small Town Girl
1936
State Fair
1933
The Young in Heart
1938
Change of Heart
1934
The Farmer Takes a Wife
1935
Sunny Side Up
1929
4 Devils
1928
Street Angel
1928
Lucky Star
1929
Daddy Long Legs
1931
The Blue Eagle
1926
The Stolen Ranch
1926
One More Spring
1935
Bernardine
1957
The Johnstown Flood
1926
The Shamrock Handicap
1926
All Wet
1924
Adorable
1933
Paddy the Next Best Thing
1933
With Love and Hisses
1927
Delicious
1931
The Man Who Came Back
1931
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The Love Boat
Violet Hooper
1980–1981
TV
Bernardine
Mrs. Ruth Wilson
1957
Film
General Electric Theater
Martha Allen
1958–1959
TV
Three Loves Has Nancy
Nancy Briggs
1938
Film
The Young in Heart
George-Anne Carleton
1938
Film
A Star Is Born
Esther Blodgett
1937
Film
Ladies in Love
Martha Karenye
1936
Film
Small Town Girl
Katherine 'Kay' Brannan
1936
Film
The Farmer Takes a Wife
Molly Larkins
1935
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Janet Gaynor still alive?
Janet Gaynor passed away on September 14, 1984 at age 77.
What are the most famous roles of Janet Gaynor?
Janet Gaynor is best known for roles in Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans, A Star Is Born, 7th Heaven.
How many movies has Janet Gaynor been in?
Over a 60-year career (since 1924), Janet Gaynor has appeared in 64 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Janet Gaynor's first movie?
The career of Janet Gaynor began with All Wet (1924).
What is Janet Gaynor's most recent movie or series?
Janet Gaynor's most recent release is Yesteryear, which premiered on July 7, 1982.
What TV shows has Janet Gaynor appeared in?
On television, Janet Gaynor has appeared in The Love Boat, The Oscars, Lux Video Theatre, General Electric Theater.
Janet Gaynor
1906-10-06 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Janet Gaynor (October 6, 1906 – September 14, 1984) was an American actress and painter.
One of the most popular actresses of the silent film era, in 1928 Gaynor became the first winner of the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performances in three films: Seventh Heaven (1927), Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) and Street Angel (1928). This was the only occasion on which an actress has won for multiple roles. This rule would be changed three years later by AMPAS. Her career continued with the advent of sound film, and she achieved a notable success in the original version of A Star Is Born (1937).
She worked only sporadically after the late 1930s. Severely injured in a 1982 vehicle collision, the incident contributed to her death two years later.Janet Gaynor, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia