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Jean Hagen (born Jean Shirley Verhagen; August 3, 1923 – August 29, 1977) was an American actress best known for her role as Doll Conovan in The Asphalt Jungle (1950) and as Lina Lamont in Singin' in the Rain (1952), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Jean Hagen (1923-1977) was an American actress and singer who starred in films such as Singin' in the Rain, The Asphalt Jungle, and Adam's Rib. She also appeared in TV shows like The Danny Thomas Show and The Andy Griffith Show, and was nominated for three Emmys and one Oscar.
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- Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Mar 22, 2021 · Learn about the rise and fall of Jean Hagen, the actress who played Lina Lamont in Singin' in the Rain. Discover how she started as a radio star, married an agent, had a daughter, and died young.
Jean Hagen. Actress: Singin' in the Rain. Jean Shirley Verhagen (later shortened to Hagen) was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 3, 1923. Her father was a Dutch immigrant. Hagen and her family moved to Elkhart, Indiana when she was twelve; she subsequently graduated from Elkhart High School.
- August 3, 1923
- August 29, 1977
Jean Hagen might be best known for her role as the annoying Lina Lamont from “Singin’ in the Rain”—but few know that she suffered the most tragic end.
Jean Hagen was an American actress who starred in Singin' in the Rain and Make Room for Daddy. She was nominated for an Oscar and three Emmys, but left the latter show after three seasons.
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J ean Hagen was a stage, radio and screen actress who is best known for her portrayal of Danny Thomas' first wife in the television series "Make Room for Daddy." A native of...
