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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.
Following her 'Singin' in the Rain' success, Ms. Hagen joined the cast of the television sitcom The Danny Thomas Show (1953). She was nominated for three Emmys for her role as Margaret Williams, but grew tired of the role after three seasons and subsequently left the show.
Mar 22, 2021 · In the case of Jean Hagen, not only did her career spiral, but her personal life did, as well. In today’s video, we’re going to take a look at Jean Hagen’s dark and tragic history. Make sure you stick around until the very end, where we’ll reveal what caused her to die at such a young age.
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.
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 (born Jean Shirley Verhagen, August 3, 1923 – August 29, 1977) was an American actress best known for her role as Lina Lamont in Singin' in the Rain (1952), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Jean Hagen died of esophageal cancer on August 29, 1977, at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital. She was buried in the Chapel of the Pines Crematory. She was aged 54, an actress of great talent whose career was all too brief.
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.
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...
Singin' in the Rain is a 1952 American musical romantic comedy film directed and choreographed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, starring Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds, and featuring Jean Hagen, Millard Mitchell, Rita Moreno and Cyd Charisse in supporting roles.
