Madeleine Carroll
Madeleine Carroll | |
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 Madeleine Carroll in 1939 | |
| Born | Edith Madeleine Carroll 26 February 1906 West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, UK |
| Died | 2 October 1987 (aged 81) |
| Resting place | Sant Antoni de Calonge |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1928–1955 |
| Spouse(s) | Captain Phillip Astley (1931–1939) Sterling Hayden (1942–1946) Henri Lavorel (1946–1949) Andrew Heiskell (1950–1965) |
Edith Madeleine Carroll (26 February 1906 – 2 October 1987) was an English and American actress. At the peak of her success, she (at that time) was the highest paid actress in the world. She earned just over $250,000 in 1938.[1] She acted in movies and radio. She starred in several Alfred Hitchcock thrillers including The 39 Steps (1935) and Secret Agent.[2] She also played Gail in Honeymoon in Bali (1939).
Carroll was born in West Bromwich, England. She died from pancreatic cancer at age 81 in Marbella, Spain.[3]
References
- ↑ "Madeleine Carroll Dies, Age 81". The New York Times. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- ↑ Jill Stewart (4 October 1987). "Film Actress Madeleine Carroll Dies". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ↑ "Madeleine Carroll". RGHF Home. Retrieved May 13, 2016.