Swanson in 1922
Never say never, for if you live long enough, chances are you will not be able to abide by its restrictions. Never is a long, undependable time, and life is too full of rich possibilities to have restrictions placed upon it.
- Gloria Swanson
US actress (1899 - 1983)
Gloria Swanson
Born: Gloria May Josephine Swanson
March 27, 1899
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died April 4, 1983 (aged 84)
New York City, New York
Occupation Actress, producer
Years active 1914–1981
Gloria May Josephine Swanson ( March 27, 1899 – April 4, 1983) was an American actress, singer and producer, who is best known for her role as Norma Desmond, a faded silent film star, in the critically acclaimed film Sunset Boulevard (1950).
She was one of the most prominent stars during the silent film era as both an actress and a fashion icon, especially under the direction of Cecil B. DeMille, making dozens of silent films and being nominated for
the first Academy Award in the Best Actress category.
She also produced her own films like Sadie Thompson and
The Love of Sunya.' In 1929, Swanson transitioned to talkies with The Trespasser.
However, personal problems and changing tastes saw her popularity wane during the 1930s when she moved into theater and television.
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