Julia Jean "Lana" Turner (LAH-nə; February 8, 1921 – June 29, 1995) was an American actress. Over a career spanning nearly five decades, she achieved fame as both a pin-up model and a film actress, as well as for her highly publicized personal life. In the mid-1940s, she was one of the highest-paid American actresses, and one of MGM's biggest stars, with her films earning approximately one billion dollars in 2024 currency for the studio during her 18-year contract with them. Turner is frequently cited as a popular culture icon due to her glamorous persona, and a screen legend of the Golden Age of Hollywood. She was nominated for numerous awards.
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Julia Jean Mildred Frances Turner 8 February 1921 Wallace, Idaho, USA
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29 June 1995 (aged 74) Century City, California, USA
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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