Jane Darwell Rank
About Jane Darwell
Jane Darwell, one of Hollywood's most gifted and accomplished actresses, was renowned for her excellent acting skills, which shone brilliantly, particularly in the role of Ma Joad in the drama film "The Grapes of Wrath," which brought her considerable professional success and an Academy award.
Throughout a tremendously successful career spanning more than 50 years, Darwell also continued to brighten cinema screens with her ability and charm in several critically acclaimed and popular films, including "Child of Manhattan", "Untamed", "Hound-Dog Man", "White Fang", "Change of Heart", and "Slave Ship".
Family
She was the daughter of William Robert Woodard and Ellen Booth Woodard.
Accolades
- Academy Awards, USA – "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" – winner (1941)
- National Board of Review, USA – "Best Acting" – winner (1940)
Cause of Death
The world lost this great talent to myocardial infarction.
Trivia
She was 1.68 meters tall.
Jane Darwell Rank
F.A.Q. about Jane Darwell
When is her birthday?
Jane Darwell's birthday is on October 15, 1879.
In how many days is her birthday?
Jane's birthday is in 178 days
How old was Jane when she died?
She was 87 years old.
When did she die?
She died in August 13, 1967.
How old would she be today?
Jane Darwell would be 144 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Jane from?
She was born in Palmyra, Missouri, U.S..