Claire Wemlinger
| Sign | Pisces |
| Born | Mar 8, 1910 New York City, NY |
| Died | Apr 8, 2000 Newport Beach, CA |
| Age | Died at 90 |
| Final Resting PlaceCremated | |
Claire Trevor | |
| Job | Actress |
| Years active | 1933-1987 |
| Top Roles | Mrs.Helen Grayle aka Velma Valento, Gaye Dawn, Idonee, Rose Morgenstern, Jane Martin |
| Top Genres | Drama, Crime, Romance, Western, Film Noir, Comedy |
| Top Topics | Based on Play, Book-Based, True Story (based on) |
| Top Collaborators | John Wayne, Tom London, Yakima Canutt, Humphrey Bogart |
| Shares birthday with | Louise Beavers, Cyd Charisse, Lynn Redgrave see more.. |
Claire Trevor Overview:
Legendary actress, Claire Trevor, was born Claire Wemlinger on Mar 8, 1910 in New York City, NY. Trevor died at the age of 90 on Apr 8, 2000 in Newport Beach, CA and was cremated and her ashes scattered at sea.
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This blonde American actress with the direct stare. She spent half a lifetime as molls, broads, floozies, and showgirls: for 25 years if there was a saloon in town, the odds were that Claire Trevor would have a hand in running it. Stayed in leading roles to her late forties. Oscar for Key Largo. Also Oscar-nominated in Dead End and The High and the Mighty. Died from respiratory ailments. (Source: available at Amazon Quinlan's Film Stars).HONORS and AWARDS:
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Claire Trevor was nominated for three Academy Awards, winning one for Best Supporting Actress for Key Largo (as Gaye) in 1948.
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Film name | Role | Result |
| 1937 | Best Supporting Actress | Dead End (1937) | Francie | Nominated |
| 1948 | Best Supporting Actress | Key Largo (1948) | Gaye | Won |
| 1954 | Best Supporting Actress | The High and the Mighty (1954) | Mary Holst | Nominated |
She was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures.
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By Stephen Reginald on Sep 20, 2022 From Classic Movie Manand Sally Forrest star in Ida Lupino's "Hard, Fast and Beautiful" Hard, Fast and Beautiful (1951) is an American drama directed by Ida Lupino and starring Claire Trevor and Sally Forrest. Millie Farley (Trevor) is dissatisfied with her suburban life so she pours herself into her ... Read full article
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on Mar 9, 2020 From Caftan Woman1910-2000 Virginie of The Wonderful World of Cinema and Crystal of In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood are hosting The 110 Years of Blogathon this March 8 - 10. The tributes to the memorable actress can be found HERE. 's Hollywood career features... Read full article
The 110 Years of Blogathon is here!
By Virginie Pronovost on Mar 8, 2020 From The Wonderful World of CinemaI was super impatient to celebrate with you this golden, powerful, multi-talented actress that was! When Crystal from In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood approached me to co-host a blogathon in her honour, I didn’t hesitate a second as I knew she (Claire) deserved her own e... Read full article
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Claire Trevor Quotes:
Helen Brent: If you go to the police, you'll see Laurie sooner than you think.
Mrs. Kraft: Are you trying to scare me?
Helen Brent: I'm just warning you. Perhaps you don't realize - it's painful being killed. A piece of metal sliding into your body, finding its way into your heart. Or a bullet tearing through your skin, crashing into a bone. It takes a while to die, too. Sometimes a long while.
Helen Brent: [to Sam, approvingly] You're not a turnip, are you?
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