Louella Parsons

Louella Parsons

Actor · Writer

August 6, 1881

Biography

Date of Birth 6 August1881, Freeport, Illinois, USA Date of Death 9 December 1972, Santa Monica, California, USA  (arteriosclerosis) Smarmy-tongued Hollywood gossip columnist of the 40s and 50s who was often in imbroglios with not only her subjects but her professional rivals as well.

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Representative Works

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Show People
7.1
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Susan Slept Here
Susan Slept Here
6.1
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Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
6.3
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The Casting Couch
The Casting Couch
8.3
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A Star Is Born World Premiere
A Star Is Born World Premiere
8.0
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Without Reservations
Without Reservations
6.3
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Starlift
Starlift
6.6
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Hollywood Hotel
Hollywood Hotel
5.8
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Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
7.0
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I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story
I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story
No Rating Yet
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His New Job
His New Job
5.8
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The Isle of Forgotten Women
The Isle of Forgotten Women
9.0
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

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1928Nominee

Best Performance

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Susan Slept Here
1954Nominee

Best Performance

Susan Slept Here

Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
1940Nominee

Best Performance

Cavalcade of the Academy Awards

Career Highlights

The Casting Couch
1995Highlight

Best Performance

The Casting Couch

A Star Is Born World Premiere
1954Highlight

Best Performance

A Star Is Born World Premiere

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