Jean Harlow

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Also Known As	Harlean Harlow Carpenter
Born	March 3, 1911 • Kansas City • Missouri
Died	June 7, 1937 (aged 26) • Los Angeles • California
Married To	Charles Fremont McGrew II (1927–1931) • Harold Rosson (1933–1936) • Paul Bern (1932–1932 [his death])
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)	"Red Dust" (1932) • "Personal Property" (1937) • "The Beast of the City" (1932) • "Hold Your Man" (1933) • "Three Wise Girls" (1932) • "Libeled Lady" (1936) • "Hell's Angels" (1930) • "Red-Headed Woman" (1932) • "Platinum Blonde" (1931) • "The Public Enemy" (1931) • "Wife vs. Secretary" (1936) • "Goldie" (1931) • "Riffraff" (1936) • "The Secret 6" (1931) • "Iron Man" (1931) • "Dinner at Eight" (1933) • "Suzy" (1936) • "China Seas" (1935) • "The Girl from Missouri" (1934) • "Reckless" (1935) • "Bombshell" (1933) • "Saratoga" (1937)

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Is Jean Harlow married?

Paul Bern (1932–1932 [his death]), Harold Rosson (1933–1936), Charles Fremont McGrew II (1927–1931)

Where was Jean Harlow born?

Jean Harlow was born in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.

When was Jean Harlow born?

Jean Harlow was born on March 3, 1911.

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