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Classically trained singer who briefly appeared in several films from the late 1920s before making her mark... (Learn more)

Top Projects: The Ann Sothern Show, My Mother the Car, Private Secretary (View All)

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Notes on Ann Sothern

"I guess in the old days we just got by on glamor. Hollywood sold its stars on good looks and personality buildups. We weren't really actresses in the true sense. We were just big names--the products of a good publicity department". --Ann Sothern (in 1970s)

Sothern's agents reportedly turned down an offer for the actress to play the older courtesan in "Zorba the Greek" when Simone Signoret withdrew from the project. The part went to Lila Kedrova who won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar.

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Quick Facts

Also known as

AKA : Harriet Lake
Birth Name : Harriette Lake

Born

January, 22 1909 in Valley City, North Dakota, USA

Education

  • University of Washington, Seattle, Washington: attended three years

Professions

actor, singer