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Janet Gaynor

Bio: Janet Gaynor (October 6, 1906 – September 14, 1984) was an American actress and painter. One of the most popular actresses of the silent film era, in 1928 Gaynor became the first winner of the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performances in three films: Seventh Heaven (1927), Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) and Street Angel (1928)
Born: Sat, Oct 06 1906
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Death: Fri, Sep 14 1984
Janet Gaynor is 77 years old
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Poster of And the Oscar Goes To...
And the Oscar Goes To...
Janet Gaynor would have been no older than 77 in And the Oscar Goes To... as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 2014
Poster of Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Janet Gaynor would have been no older than 77 in Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 29 2013
Poster of Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Janet Gaynor was 68 in Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 1975
Poster of Hollywood: The Selznick Years
Hollywood: The Selznick Years
Janet Gaynor was 55 in Hollywood: The Selznick Years as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1961
Poster of Hedda Hopper's Hollywood
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood
Janet Gaynor was 53 in Hedda Hopper's Hollywood as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 10 1960
Poster of Bernardine
Bernardine
Janet Gaynor was 50 in Bernardine as 'Mrs. Ruth Wilson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 1957
Poster of Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Janet Gaynor was 33 in Cavalcade of the Academy Awards as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 31 1940
Poster of Three Loves Has Nancy
Three Loves Has Nancy
Janet Gaynor was 31 in Three Loves Has Nancy as 'Nancy Briggs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1938
Poster of The Young in Heart
The Young in Heart
Janet Gaynor was 31 in The Young in Heart as 'George-Anne Carleton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 06 1938
Poster of A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
Janet Gaynor was 30 in A Star Is Born as 'Esther Blodgett / Vicki Lester'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 27 1937
Poster of Ladies In Love
Ladies In Love
Janet Gaynor was 30 in Ladies In Love as 'Martha Karenye'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1936
Poster of Small Town Girl
Small Town Girl
Janet Gaynor was 29 in Small Town Girl as 'Katherine 'Kay' Brannan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1936
Poster of The Farmer Takes a Wife
The Farmer Takes a Wife
Janet Gaynor was 28 in The Farmer Takes a Wife as 'Molly Larkins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 1935
Poster of One More Spring
One More Spring
Janet Gaynor was 28 in One More Spring as 'Elizabeth Cheney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1935
Poster of Servants' Entrance
Servants' Entrance
Janet Gaynor was 27 in Servants' Entrance as 'Hedda Nilsson aka Helga Brand'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 25 1934
Poster of Change of Heart
Change of Heart
Janet Gaynor was 27 in Change of Heart as 'Catherine Furness'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1934
Poster of Carolina
Carolina
Janet Gaynor was 27 in Carolina as 'Joanna Tate'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1934
Poster of Paddy the Next Best Thing
Paddy the Next Best Thing
Janet Gaynor was 26 in Paddy the Next Best Thing as 'Paddy Adair'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1933
Poster of Adorable
Adorable
Janet Gaynor was 26 in Adorable as 'Marie Christine "Mitzi"'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 1933
Poster of State Fair
State Fair
Janet Gaynor was 26 in State Fair as 'Margy Frake'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1933
Poster of Tess of the Storm Country
Tess of the Storm Country
Janet Gaynor was 26 in Tess of the Storm Country as 'Tess Howland'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 20 1932
Poster of The First Year
The First Year
Janet Gaynor was 25 in The First Year as 'Grace Livingston'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 30 1932
Poster of Delicious
Delicious
Janet Gaynor was 25 in Delicious as 'Heather Gordon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 27 1931
Poster of Merely Mary Ann
Merely Mary Ann
Janet Gaynor was 24 in Merely Mary Ann as 'Mary Ann'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 06 1931
Poster of Daddy Long Legs
Daddy Long Legs
Janet Gaynor was 24 in Daddy Long Legs as 'Judy Abbott'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1931
Poster of The Man Who Came Back
The Man Who Came Back
Janet Gaynor was 24 in The Man Who Came Back as 'Angie Randolph'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 11 1931
Poster of High Society Blues
High Society Blues
Janet Gaynor was 23 in High Society Blues as 'Eleanor Divine'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 23 1930
Poster of Sunny Side Up
Sunny Side Up
Janet Gaynor was 23 in Sunny Side Up as 'Molly Carr'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1929
Poster of Christina
Christina
Janet Gaynor was 23 in Christina as 'Christina'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 1929
Poster of Happy Days
Happy Days
Janet Gaynor was 22 in Happy Days as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 16 1929
Poster of Lucky Star
Lucky Star
Janet Gaynor was 22 in Lucky Star as 'Mary Tucker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 18 1929
Poster of 4 Devils
4 Devils
Janet Gaynor was 21 in 4 Devils as 'Marion'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 03 1928
Poster of Street Angel
Street Angel
Janet Gaynor was 21 in Street Angel as 'Angela'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 09 1928
Poster of Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
Janet Gaynor was 21 in Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans as 'The Wife (Indre)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1927
Poster of Two Girls Wanted
Two Girls Wanted
Janet Gaynor was 20 in Two Girls Wanted as 'Marianna Wright'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 11 1927
Poster of 7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Janet Gaynor was 20 in 7th Heaven as 'Diane'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1927
Poster of With Love and Hisses
With Love and Hisses
Janet Gaynor was 20 in With Love and Hisses as 'Extra'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 28 1927
Poster of The Horse Trader
The Horse Trader
Janet Gaynor was 20 in The Horse Trader as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 20 1927
Poster of The Stolen Ranch
The Stolen Ranch
Janet Gaynor was 20 in The Stolen Ranch as 'Extra'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1926
Poster of 45 Minutes from Hollywood
45 Minutes from Hollywood
Janet Gaynor was 20 in 45 Minutes from Hollywood as 'Hotel Guest (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1926
Poster of Martin of the Mounted
Martin of the Mounted
Janet Gaynor was 20 in Martin of the Mounted as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 11 1926
Poster of The Return of Peter Grimm
The Return of Peter Grimm
Janet Gaynor was 20 in The Return of Peter Grimm as 'Catherine'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 07 1926
Poster of The Midnight Kiss
The Midnight Kiss
Janet Gaynor was 20 in The Midnight Kiss as 'Mildred Hastings'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 10 1926
Poster of The Blue Eagle
The Blue Eagle
Janet Gaynor was 19 in The Blue Eagle as 'Rose Kelly'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 12 1926
Poster of Don't Shoot
Don't Shoot
Janet Gaynor was 19 in Don't Shoot as 'Girl'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 07 1926
Poster of The Man in the Saddle
The Man in the Saddle
Janet Gaynor was 19 in The Man in the Saddle as 'Doubtful (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 11 1926
Poster of The Galloping Cowboy
The Galloping Cowboy
Janet Gaynor was 19 in The Galloping Cowboy as 'Extra (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 16 1926
Poster of The Shamrock Handicap
The Shamrock Handicap
Janet Gaynor was 19 in The Shamrock Handicap as 'Lady Sheila O'Hara'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 02 1926
Poster of Fade Away Foster
Fade Away Foster
Janet Gaynor was 19 in Fade Away Foster as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 24 1926
Poster of Ridin' for Love
Ridin' for Love
Janet Gaynor was 19 in Ridin' for Love as 'Girl'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 17 1926
Poster of The Gunless Bad Man
The Gunless Bad Man
Janet Gaynor was 19 in The Gunless Bad Man as 'Gertrude Dowell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 13 1926
Poster of Oh! What a Nurse!
Oh! What a Nurse!
Janet Gaynor was 19 in Oh! What a Nurse! as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 07 1926
Poster of The Johnstown Flood
The Johnstown Flood
Janet Gaynor was 19 in The Johnstown Flood as 'Anna Burger'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 28 1926
Poster of The Beautiful Cheat
The Beautiful Cheat
Janet Gaynor was 19 in The Beautiful Cheat as 'Extra'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 21 1926
Poster of A Punch in the Nose
A Punch in the Nose
Janet Gaynor was 19 in A Punch in the Nose as 'Bathing Beauty (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1926
Poster of Flaming Flappers
Flaming Flappers
Janet Gaynor was 19 in Flaming Flappers as 'One of the Co-Eds (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 27 1925
Poster of The Crook Buster
The Crook Buster
Janet Gaynor was 19 in The Crook Buster as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1925
Poster of Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
Janet Gaynor was 19 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Slave Girl (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1925
Poster of The Plastic Age
The Plastic Age
Janet Gaynor was 19 in The Plastic Age as 'Co-ed (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 1925
Poster of The Teaser
The Teaser
Janet Gaynor was 18 in The Teaser as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 06 1925
Poster of The Burning Trail
The Burning Trail
Janet Gaynor was 18 in The Burning Trail as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 10 1925
Poster of Dangerous Innocence
Dangerous Innocence
Janet Gaynor was 18 in Dangerous Innocence as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 12 1925
Poster of The Haunted Honeymoon
The Haunted Honeymoon
Janet Gaynor was 18 in The Haunted Honeymoon as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 29 1925
Poster of Young Ideas
Young Ideas
Janet Gaynor was 17 in Young Ideas as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 07 1924
Poster of Cupid's Rustler
Cupid's Rustler
Janet Gaynor was 17 in Cupid's Rustler as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1924
Poster of All Wet
All Wet
Janet Gaynor was 17 in All Wet as 'Extra (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1924

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Yesteryear
Yesteryear
Janet Gaynor was 75+ in Yesteryear as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 07 1982
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Janet Gaynor was 70+ in The Love Boat as 'Violet Hooper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Janet Gaynor was 46+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Janet Gaynor was 46+ in General Electric Theater as 'Martha Allen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Janet Gaynor was 43+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Eleanor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950