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NAME: Norma Shearer
OCCUPATION: Film Actress
BIRTH DATE: August 10, 1900
DEATH DATE: June 12, 1983
PLACE OF BIRTH: Montreal, Canada
PLACE OF DEATH: Woodland Hills, California
Full Name: Edith Norma Shearer

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Actress Norma Shearer, married Hollywood producer Irving G. Thalberg, received an Academy Award for her role in The Divorcee.

Norma Shearer biography

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Actress Norma Shearer was born on August 10, 1900, in Montreal, Canada. She caught the eye of Hollywood producer Irving Thalberg and signed a contract with MGM. She had her pick of roles and some critics accused her of marrying for her career. Nonetheless, she was nominated for six Academy Awards and received one for her role in The Divorcee. She died on June 12, 1983 in California.

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