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Jayne Mansfield

Acting Born Apr 19, 1933 Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA 24 credits

Biography

Jayne Mansfield was an American actress who worked in both Hollywood and on Broadway. Born on April 19, 1933, she became one of the leading blonde sex symbols of the 1950s. Her film roles frequently emphasized her platinum-blonde hair, hourglass figure, and cleavage-revealing costumes. Although her career was short-lived, she achieved several box office successes and earned a Theatre World Award, a Golden Globe, and a Golden Laurel. As the demand for blonde bombshells declined during the 1960s, her work shifted toward low-budget film melodramas and comedies. Despite this transition, she remained a popular celebrity and continued to attract large crowds in foreign countries until her death on June 29, 1967.

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