Marian Nixon
Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.
Born: October 20, 1904
Place of Birth: Superior, Wisconsin, USA
Known For
Filmography
as Madge
as Katherine 'Kit' van Buren
as Helen Rogers
as Annie Foster
as Andree
as Jane
as Arabella Sykes (as Marion Nixon)
as Sylvia
as Glory Franklyn
as May Tupping
as Mary Saunders
as Lena Schneider
as Madge
as Rose
as Bee
as Peggy Harmon
as Rebecca
as Sally Smith
as Sidney Taylor
as Shirley Marlowe
as Mary Gate
as Betty
as Babe Ellis
as Dona Dolores Delfino
as Lady Catherine
as Annabelle
as Madge Hutton
as Nora Mason
as Muriel Colbrook
as Archduchess Maria Luisa
as Performer in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' Number
as Annie Jackson
as Anna Lou Anderson
as Katherine Lane
as Mary Lane
as Geraldine
as Lucy Calhoun
as Bella Rogers / Helen Brandon
as Elsa Hausmann
as Beatrice Fairbanks
as Yvonne Gilbert
as Sally Phillmore
as Molly O'Day
as Rose Zimmerman
as Ruth Levi
as 'Spangles' Delancy
as Rose Marie
as Phyllis
as Lucille Bigbee
as Mae Woodstock
as Nora Cavanaugh
as Molly Gore
as Alicia Stone
as Hazel Deming
as Jacqueline McCall
as Bess Erne
as Rena Newhall
as Joan Langdon
as Ruth
as Bird Taylor
as Lou Macon
as Agnes Evans
as Dora Allen
as Undetermined Bit Role (uncredited)