Claudette Colbert

Claudette Colbert was a French-American actress who was born on September 13, 1903, in Saint-Mandé, France. She began her career in the 1920s and quickly rose to fame in Hollywood, becoming one of the most successful actresses of her time.

Colbert made her Broadway debut in 1923 in the play "The Wild Westcotts." She went on to appear in several other Broadway productions, including "The Barker" (1927), "The Waning Sex" (1926), and "Tin Pan Alley" (1928). Her success on Broadway led to her being offered a contract with Paramount Pictures in 1928.
Colbert's first major film role was in the 1929 film "The Lady Lies." She went on to star in several other successful films in the 1930s, including "It Happened One Night" (1934), for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress, "Cleopatra" (1934), "The Gilded Lily" (1935), and "Midnight" (1939).
During World War II, Colbert took a break from acting and worked for the American Red Cross. She returned to Hollywood in the late 1940s and continued to act in films throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Some of her notable films from this period include "The Secret Heart" (1946), "The Egg and I" (1947), "Three Came Home" (1950), and "Parrish" (1961).
In addition to her film work, Colbert also appeared on television in the 1950s and 1960s. She made guest appearances on several popular shows, including "The Jack Benny Program," "The Ed Sullivan Show," and "The Red Skelton Hour."
Colbert continued to act in films and on television throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Her final film role was in the 1987 film "The Two Mrs. Grenvilles." She passed away on July 30, 1996, at the age of 92.