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Marian Nixon (October 20, 1904 – February 13, 1983) was an American film actress. She appeared in more than 70 films.
Born Marian Nissinen in Superior, Wisconsin to parents of Finnish descent, Nixon began her career as a teen dancing in choruses in vaudeville. She began appearing in bit part in films in 1922 and landed her first substantial role in the 1923 film Cupid's Fireman, opposite Buck Jones. The following year, she was named a WAMPAS Baby Star. Nixon continued to work steadily throughout the mid to late 1920s appearing in Riders of the Purple Sage (1925), Hands Up! (1926), and The Chinese Parrot (1927). In 1929, she made her talkie debut as the lead in Geraldine. Later that same year, Nixon appeared opposite Al Jolson in Say It with Songs followed by General Crack in 1930.
In 1932, she starred as Rebecca in the film adaption of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm with Ralph Bellamy. Following the release of Rebecca, Nixon co-starred in Winner Take All with James Cagney. The next year she had a supporting role in John Ford's Pilgrimage. In 1934, Nixon attempted to change her wholesome image with a role in the comedy We’re Rich Again. The film wasn't a success and after appearing in eight more films, Nixon retired from acting in 1936. She made her last film, Captain Calamity at the age of 32.
Filmography
all 67
Movies 67
self 2
Captain Calamity (1936)
The Drag-Net (1936)
Tango (1936)
The Reckless Way (1936)
Sweepstake Annie (1935)
By Your Leave (1934)
Embarrassing Moments (1934)
We're Rich Again (1934)
Strictly Dynamite (1934)
The Line-Up (1934)
Chance at Heaven (1933)
Doctor Bull (1933)
Pilgrimage (1933)
Best of Enemies (1933)
Face in the Sky (1933)
Too Busy to Work (1932)
Madison Square Garden (1932)
Winner Take All (1932)
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1932)
Amateur Daddy (1932)
After Tomorrow (1932)
Charlie Chan's Chance (1932)
A Private Scandal (1931)
Sweepstakes (1931)
The Lash (1930)
Ex-Flame (1930)
The Pay-Off (1930)
College Lovers (1930)
Scarlet Pages (1930)
An Intimate Dinner in Celebration of Warner Bros. Silver Jubilee (1930)
Courage (1930)
General Crack (1929)
Show of Shows (1929)
Young Nowheres (1929)
In the Headlines (1929)
Say It with Songs (1929)
Rainbow Man (1929)
Silks and Saddles (1929)
Geraldine (1929)
Man, Woman and Wife (1929)
Jazz Mad (1928)
Fashion News (1928)
How to Handle Women (1928)
Out of the Ruins (1928)
The Fourflusher (1928)
The Chinese Parrot (1927)
Out All Night (1927)
The Auctioneer (1927)
Spangles (1926)
Devil's Island (1926)
Rolling Home (1926)
What Happened to Jones (1926)
Hands Up! (1926)
Sporting Life (1925)
Durand of the Bad Lands (1925)
Where Was I? (1925)
I'll Show You the Town (1925)
Let 'er Buck (1925)
Riders of the Purple Sage (1925)
The Saddle Hawk (1925)
The Hurricane Kid (1925)
The Last of the Duanes (1924)
The Circus Cowboy (1924)
The City of Stars: A Reporters Visit to the Universal Studios (1924)
The Vagabond Trail (1924)
Cupid's Fireman (1923)
Big Dan (1923)
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1904-10-20
Deathday1983-02-13 (78 years old)
Birth PlaceSuperior, United States of America
RelationshipsWilliam A. Seiter (1934-01-01 - 1964-01-01), Ben Lyon (1974-01-01 - 1979-01-01)
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsMarion Nixon, Marian Nissinen
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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