Birthname: Claire Wemlinger
| Sign | Pisces |
| Born | Mar 8, 1910 New York City, NY |
| Died | Apr 8, 2000 Newport Beach, CA |
| Age | Died at 90 |
| Final Resting PlaceCremated | |
Claire Trevor | |
| Job | Actress |
| Years active | 1933-1987 |
| Top Roles | Gaye Dawn, Mrs.Helen Grayle aka Velma Valento, Dallas, Jane Martin, Countess Maletta |
| Top Genres | Drama, Crime, Romance, Western, Film Noir, Comedy |
| Top Topics | Based on Play, Book-Based, True Story (based on) |
| Top Collaborators | John Wayne, Tom London, Yakima Canutt, Humphrey Bogart |
| Shares birthday with | Louise Beavers, Cyd Charisse, Lynn Redgrave see more.. |
Claire Trevor Overview:
Legendary actress, Claire Trevor, was born Claire Wemlinger on Mar 8, 1910 in New York City, NY. Trevor died at the age of 90 on Apr 8, 2000 in Newport Beach, CA and was cremated and her ashes scattered at sea.
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This blonde American actress with the direct stare. She spent half a lifetime as molls, broads, floozies, and showgirls: for 25 years if there was a saloon in town, the odds were that Claire Trevor would have a hand in running it. Stayed in leading roles to her late forties. Oscar for Key Largo. Also Oscar-nominated in Dead End and The High and the Mighty. Died from respiratory ailments. (Source: available at Amazon Quinlan's Film Stars).HONORS and AWARDS:
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Claire Trevor was nominated for three Academy Awards, winning one for Best Supporting Actress for Key Largo (as Gaye) in 1948.
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Film name | Role | Result |
| 1937 | Best Supporting Actress | Dead End (1937) | Francie | Nominated |
| 1948 | Best Supporting Actress | Key Largo (1948) | Gaye | Won |
| 1954 | Best Supporting Actress | The High and the Mighty (1954) | Mary Holst | Nominated |
She was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures.
Claire Trevor BlogHub Articles:
Pat O’Brien, Claire Trevor, and Herbert Marshall are involved in a “Crack-Up”
By Stephen Reginald on Nov 12, 2024 From Classic Movie ManPat O’Brien, Claire Trevor, and Herbert Marshall are involved in a “Crack-Up” Crack-Up (1946) is an American film noir directed by Irving Reis and starring Pat O’Brien, Claire Trevor, and Herbert Marshall. The supporting cast includes Ray Collins and Wallace Ford.Art cri... Read full article
Claire Trevor and Sally Forrest star in Ida Lupino's "Hard, Fast and Beautiful"
By Stephen Reginald on Sep 20, 2022 From Classic Movie ManClaire Trevor and Sally Forrest star in Ida Lupino's "Hard, Fast and Beautiful" Hard, Fast and Beautiful (1951) is an American drama directed by Ida Lupino and starring Claire Trevor and Sally Forrest. Millie Farley (Trevor) is dissatisfied with her suburban life so she pours herself into her ... Read full article
Claire Trevor and John Wayne head the cast of “Stagecoach”
By Stephen Reginald on Jun 30, 2021 From Classic Movie ManClaire Trevor and John Wayne head the cast of “Stagecoach” Stagecoach (1939) is an American Western classic directed by John Ford and starring Claire Trevor and John Wayne. The film was produced by Walter Wanger Productions and the cinematography was by Bert Glennon (Young Mr. Linco... Read full article
Claire Trevor School of The Arts
By 4 Star Film Fan on Mar 10, 2020 From 4 Star FilmsThank you Wonderful World of Cinema and In The Good Old Summertime for having me in The Claire Trevor Blogathon!? Just this past year I’ve entered a transition period in my life. Often transitions are hard because they signal changes for each and every one of us. For me, that change came with ... Read full article
THE 110 YEARS OF Claire Trevor BLOGATHON: The Desperadoes, 1943
on Mar 9, 2020 From Caftan WomanClaire Trevor 1910-2000 Virginie of The Wonderful World of Cinema and Crystal of In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood are hosting The 110 Years of Claire Trevor Blogathon this March 8 - 10. The tributes to the memorable actress can be found HERE. Claire Trevor's Hollywood career features... Read full article
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Claire Trevor Quotes:
Madeleine Haley, aka Gladys LaRue: I don't know any strangers
Laura Benson: There's a nice old lady over there in a millinery shop. You won't even need a gun. Just show her your face, and she'll give you the whole store.
Kay 'Funny Face' Ellison: Two tickets to Niagara Falls, please.
Train Teller: Oh. Congratulations, ma'am. What train?
Kay 'Funny Face' Ellison: The 9:20, and I want to stop off at Ossining.
Train Teller: Ossining? You mean, Sing-Sing?
Kay 'Funny Face' Ellison: No, I mean Ossining.
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