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Also Known As Eileen Evelyn Greer Garson
Born September 29, 1904 • LondonEngland
Died April 6, 1996 (aged 91) • DallasTexas
Awards And Honors Academy Award (1943) • Academy Award (1943): Actress in a Leading Role • Golden Globe Award (1961): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Married To Richard Ney (1943–1948) • E.E. Fogelson (1949–1987 [his death]) • Edward Alec Abbot Snelson (1933–1943)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "When Ladies Meet" (1941) • "Father Knows Best" (1957) • "The Happiest Millionaire" (1967) • "Theatre Parade" (1937) • "Pride and Prejudice" (1940) • "Producers' Showcase" (1955) • "Telephone Time" (1957) • "The Love Boat" (1982) • "Mrs. Miniver" (1942) • "Scandal at Scourie" (1953) • "The Valley of Decision" (1945) • "Random Harvest" (1942) • "General Electric Theater" (1956–1960) • "The Youngest Profession" (1943) • "The Singing Nun" (1966) • "Desire Me" (1947) • "Julius Caesar" (1953) • "Star Stage" (1956) • "Mrs. Parkington" (1944) • "Pepe" (1960) • "Goodbye, Mr. Chips" (1939) • "Strange Lady in Town" (1955) • "Sunrise at Campobello" (1960) • "Blossoms in the Dust" (1941) • "Adventure" (1945) • "The Miniver Story" (1950) • "The Virginian" (1970) • "Julia Misbehaves" (1948) • "Remember?" (1939) • "Her Twelve Men" (1954) • "The DuPont Show of the Week" (1962) • "That Forsyte Woman" (1949) • "Little Women" (1978) • "Madame Curie" (1943) • "Laugh-In" (1968–1970) • "The Law and the Lady" (1951)

Top Questions

Is Greer Garson married?
E.E. Fogelson (1949–1987 [his death]), Edward Alec Abbot Snelson (1933–1943), Richard Ney (1943–1948)
When was Greer Garson born?
Greer Garson was born on September 29, 1904.
Where was Greer Garson born?
Greer Garson was born in London, England, United Kingdom.

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