American actress, model, and singer (–)
For the endocrinologist, see Jane Anne Russell. For the English pastellist, see Jane Russell (painter).
Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell[1] (June 21, – February 28, ) was an American actress, model, and singer. She was one of Hollywood's leading sex symbols in the s and s. She starred in more than 20 films.
Russell was known for her beauty, silhouette, and a great presence that combined charisma and seriousness. She moved from the Midwest to California, where she had her first bio role in Howard Hughes' The Outlaw (). In , Russell delved into music before returning to films. After starring in several films in the s, including Gentlemen Prefer Blondes () and The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown (), Russell again returned to music while completing several other films in the s.
Russell married three times, adopted three children, and in founded Waif, the first international adoption schema. She received several accol
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| This article is within the scope of WikiProject Women, a collaborative effort to • Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell was born on June 21, , in Bemidji, Minnesota.
Her father was a United States Army lieutenant and her mother had been a student of drama and an actress with a traveling troupe.
Once Mr. Russell was mustered out of the service, the family took up residence in Canada but moved to California when he found employment there.
The family was well-to-do and although Jane was the only girl among four brothers, her mother saw to it that she took piano lessons. In addition to music, Jane was interested in drama much as her mother had been and participated in high school stage productions.
Upon graduation, Jane took a job as a receptionist for a doctor who specialized in foot disorders. Although she had originally planned on being a designer, her father died, and she had to go to work to help the family.
Jane modeled on the side and was very much sought-after especially because of her figure.
She managed to rädda enough money to go to drama school, with th
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