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Debbie Reynolds
Also known as Mary Frances Reynolds
- Born
- Apr 1, 1932
- height
- 5'2" (or 157 cm)
- nationality
- American
Biography
About Debbie Reynolds
American actress Debbie Reynolds built a career that spanned nearly 70 years, from her breakout role in Singin' in the Rain to later appearances in the Halloweentown series. Born on April 1, 1932, she was a natural blonde with green eyes and stood 5'2" with measurements of 33-24-35. She was of Caucasian ethnicity and identified as straight. Reynolds became known for her performances in musicals and comedies, earning acclaim and nominations throughout her life.
Her early work included a Golden Globe nomination for Most Promising Newcomer for Three Little Words, and she reached number one on the Billboard charts with the song "Tammy" from Tammy and the Bachelor. Her role as Molly Brown in The Unsinkable Molly Brown secured an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She also appeared in films such as How the West Was Won, The Singing Nun, and In & Out. On television, she starred in The Debbie Reynolds Show and later played Grace's mother on Will & Grace. On stage, she earned a Tony nomination for the Broadway revival of Irene.
Reynolds also pursued business ventures, including a dance studio and a Las Vegas hotel and casino. She collected film memorabilia, starting with items from the 1970 MGM auction, and served as president of The Thalians, a mental-health charity. In her later years, she received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. She died on December 28, 2016, one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher, following a hemorrhagic stroke. Her life was documented in the film Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds.
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Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Wednesday 28th of December 2016 (age 84)
- Birthplace
- United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Green
- Weight
- 110 lbs (or 50 kg)
- Measurements
- 33–24–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.69
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32B show conversions - UK: 32B, EU: 70B, AU: 10B, JP: 70B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
What was Debbie Reynolds' most acclaimed film role?
Her portrayal of Molly Brown in The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964) earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
Which of her songs reached number one on the charts?
"Tammy" from the film Tammy and the Bachelor (1957) reached number one on the Billboard music charts.
What awards did she receive in her later years?
She received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2015 and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 2016.
What business ventures did she own?
She owned a dance studio and a Las Vegas hotel and casino, and she collected film memorabilia from the 1970 MGM auction.
Did you know
- She was nominated for a Tony Award for the Broadway revival of Irene in 1973.
- She published two autobiographies: Debbie: My Life (1988) and Unsinkable: A Memoir (2013).
- Her final film appearance was in the documentary Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds.
- She served as president of The Thalians, an organization supporting mental-health causes.
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