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Gwen Lee

Gwen Lee

Currently Active 1904 — Present
Actress

Personal Info

Born
Nov 12, 1904
Age
121
Birth Place
Gwendolyn Lepinski November 12, 1904 Hastings, Nebraska , U.S.

LEGACY & ORIGINS

Born Gwendolyn Lepinski
November 12, 1904
Hastings, Nebraska, U.S.
Died August 20, 1961 (aged 56)
Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Other names Gwendolyn Lee
Occupation Actress
Years active 1925–1938

Gwen Lee (born Gwendolyn Lepinski; November 12, 1904 – August 20, 1961) was an American stage and film actress. Lee began her career as a model before being discovered and signed to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. She was typically cast in supporting roles. Lee appeared in over 60 films, and she retired in 1938.

Born to Mriette (née Kennedy) and Frank B. Lepinski in Hastings, Nebraska, Lee began her career as a department store model. She was discovered by director Monta Bell while appearing in a stage production. She signed a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1925. The same year, she made her film debut in Lady of the Night, starring Norma Shearer. She followed with roles in Pretty Ladies, starring Zasu Pitts, His Secretary, and The Plastic Age, starring Clara Bow. In 1926, Lee was cast in The Lone Wolf Returns, starring Bert Lytell and Billie Dove.

Life & Career Details

Born Gwendolyn Lepinski
November 12, 1904
Hastings, Nebraska, U.S.
Died August 20, 1961 (aged 56)
Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Other names Gwendolyn Lee
Occupation Actress
Years active 1925–1938

Gwen Lee (born Gwendolyn Lepinski; November 12, 1904 – August 20, 1961) was an American stage and film actress. Lee began her career as a model before being discovered and signed to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. She was typically cast in supporting roles. Lee appeared in over 60 films, and she retired in 1938.

Born to Mriette (née Kennedy) and Frank B. Lepinski in Hastings, Nebraska, Lee began her career as a department store model. She was discovered by director Monta Bell while appearing in a stage production. She signed a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1925. The same year, she made her film debut in Lady of the Night, starring Norma Shearer. She followed with roles in Pretty Ladies, starring Zasu Pitts, His Secretary, and The Plastic Age, starring Clara Bow. In 1926, Lee was cast in The Lone Wolf Returns, starring Bert Lytell and Billie Dove.

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