Geraldine Fitzgerald
Irish-American actress
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About Geraldine Fitzgerald
Irish actress and American Hall of Fame inductee Geraldine Mary Fitzgerald rose to significant acclaim for her roles in popular movies such as "Shining Victory" in 1934 and "The Maltese Falcon" in 1941.
Early Life and Education
Fitzgerald was born to Edward and Edith Fitzgerald, who were devout Catholics. Fitzgerald enrolled in the Dublin School of Art, hoping to become a successful actress.
Career
Fitzgerald started her career in 1932, performing at the Dublin's Gate Theatre before leaving for the Broadway stage in 1938.
The actor rose to fame in 1939 for her role in "Dark Victory", which won her an Academy Award nomination. She later appeared in "Watch on the Rhine" in 1943 and "Wilson" in 1944. She also appeared in several television series in 1965, such as "The Golden Girls" and "Our Private World".
Personal Life and Death
Fitzgerald was married to Edward William Lindsay-Hogg from 1936 to 1946. Her second marriage, to Stuart Scheftel, lasted from 1946 to 1994. She died in 2005 of Alzheimer's disease, aged 91. She was survived by 2 children.
Awards
Fitzgerald won a Daytime Emmy Award. She was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.
Did you know?
American-born filmmaker and theatre director Michael Edward Lindsay-Hogg is the son of Geraldine Fitzgerald.
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F.A.Q. about Geraldine Fitzgerald
When is her birthday?
Geraldine Fitzgerald's birthday is on November 24, 1913.
In how many days is her birthday?
Geraldine's birthday is in 212 days
How old was Geraldine when she died?
She was 91 years old.
When did she die?
She died in July 17, 2005.
How old would she be today?
Geraldine Fitzgerald would be 110 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Geraldine from?
She was born in Greystones, County Wicklow, Ireland.