Charlotte Greenwood | |
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Born | Frances Charlotte Greenwood June 25, 1890 |
Died | December 28, 1977 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 87)
Occupation(s) | Actress, dancer |
Years active | 1915–61 |
Spouse(s) | Cyril Ring (1915–22; divorced) Martin Broones (1924–71; his death) |
Frances Charlotte Greenwood (June 25, 1890 – December 28, 1977) was an American actress and dancer. Born in Philadelphia, Greenwood started in vaudeville, and starred on Broadway, movies and radio. Standing almost six feet tall (some sources say 5'10"), she was best known for her long legs and high kicks. She described herself as the "only woman in the world who could kick a giraffe in the eye."[1]