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Norma Shearer
Also known as Edith Norma Shearer, Edith Shearer
Career
Active 1919 – 1942
Biography
About Norma Shearer
Standing at 5'1" with a slim frame, Norma Shearer was a petite blonde presence in early Hollywood. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, she began her acting career around the age of 16 in 1919 and remained active for 23 years until 1942. Her natural figure and fair hair made her a recognizable face on screen.
Throughout her career, Norma worked steadily across the silent and early sound eras. She was a Canadian actress by nationality and of Caucasian ethnicity. She identified as straight in her personal life. Her career spanned a transformative period in film history, and she retired from acting in 1942. She passed away on June 12, 1983, at the age of 80, leaving behind a body of work from the golden age of cinema.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Sunday 12th of June 1983 (age 80)
- Years Active
- 1919-1942 (started around 16 years old; 23 years active)
- Birthplace
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
How did her height and build compare to typical actresses of her era?
At 5'1" and slim, she was notably petite, which was not uncommon for actresses of her time but still set her apart.
What was the span of her active years?
She was active for 23 years, from 1919 when she was about 16 years old until 1942, after which she retired from acting.
Did you know
- Norma Shearer was born in Montreal, making her one of the few Canadian-born actresses of her generation.
- She began acting professionally at around age 16 in 1919.
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