Jean Hagen
Biography
Jean Hagen was an American actress born on August 3, 1923, in Chicago, Illinois. Her film debut was in the 1949 classic Adam's Rib, directed by George Cukor. She received her first starring role in The Asphalt Jungle (1950) alongside Sterling Hayden. Hagen is best known for her role as Lina Lamont in Singin' in the Rain (1952), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also appeared in the television series Make Room For Daddy, earning three Emmy Award nominations for her role as Margaret Williams. Hagen passed away on August 29, 1977, at the age of 54.
Career overview
Jean Hagen began her acting career with a film debut as a comical femme fatale in the 1949 classic Adam's Rib, directed by George Cukor. Her first starring role was in The Asphalt Jungle (1950), alongside Sterling Hayden. Hagen's performance in Singin' in the Rain (1952) earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
In television, Hagen was nominated three times for an Emmy Award for her role as Margaret Williams on the television series Make Room For Daddy. The series, also known as The Danny Thomas Show, aired from 1953 to 1956. Hagen's work in television and film showcased her versatility as a comedic actress.
Hagen's known credits include 41 titles, spanning her acting career. Her performances in various films and television shows have been documented, but specific details about her roles and projects are not provided in the available sources.
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Full Filmography
42 titles- Becoming Marilyn (2022) as (archive footage)
- Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn (1977) as Landlady
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Belle Kates
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Ms. Unger
- Make Room for Granddaddy (1970)
- Dead Ringer (1964) as Dede Marshall
- Panic in Year Zero! (1962) as Ann Baldwin
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Nurse Mary Ogilvy
- Ben Casey (1961)
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Elizabeth Crowley
- Stagecoach West (1960) as Lilly de Milo
- Sunrise at Campobello (1960) as Missy Le Hand
- The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1960) as Rhoda
- The Detectives (1959) as Alice Streger
- The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959) as Elizabeth
- The Shaggy Dog (1959) as Freeda Daniels
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
- Wagon Train (1957) as Maidie Brant
- Wagon Train (1957) as Sarah Proctor
- Spring Reunion (1957) as Barna Forrest
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Anne Madden
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Madge Griffin
- The Big Knife (1955) as Connie Bliss
- Climax! (1954) as Eleanor Gehrig
- The Jimmy Durante Show (1954) as Self
- The Danny Thomas Show (1953) as Margaret Williams
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Paula Farrel
- Half a Hero (1953) as Martha Dobson
- Arena (1953) as Meg Hutchins
- Latin Lovers (1953) as Anne Kellwood
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Nona Carson
- Singin' in the Rain (1952) as Lina Lamont
- Shadow in the Sky (1952) as Stella Murphy
- Carbine Williams (1952) as Maggie Williams
- Night Into Morning (1951) as Girl Next Door
- No Questions Asked (1951) as Joan Brenson
- The Asphalt Jungle (1950) as Doll Conovan
- A Life of Her Own (1950) as Maggie Collins
- Ambush (1950) as Martha Conovan
- Side Street (1950) as Harriette Sinton
- Adam's Rib (1949) as Beryl Caighn
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jean Hagen best known for?
Jean Hagen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Starsky & Hutch (1975), The Streets of San Francisco (1972), Dead Ringer (1964), Panic in Year Zero! (1962).
When and where was Jean Hagen born?
Jean Hagen was born on August 3, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They passed away on August 29, 1977.
How many credits does Jean Hagen have?
Jean Hagen has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 2022.
What is Jean Hagen's background in cinema and television?
Jean Hagen was an American actress born on August 3, 1923, in Chicago, Illinois. Her film debut was in the 1949 classic Adam's Rib, directed by George Cukor. She received her first starring role in The Asphalt Jungle (1950) alongside Sterling Hayden. Hagen is best known for her role as Lina Lamont in Singin' in the Rai...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Singin' in the Rain (1952) as Lina Lamont — aged about 28
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Madge Griffin — aged about 31
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Nona Carson — aged about 28
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Elizabeth Crowley — aged about 36
- The Asphalt Jungle (1950) as Doll Conovan — aged about 26
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Belle Kates — aged about 51
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