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Gloria Swanson

Bio: Gloria Swanson (March 27, 1899 – April 4, 1983) was an American actress. She was one of the most prominent stars during the silent film era as both an actress and a fashion icon, especially under the direction of Cecil B
Born: Mon, Mar 27 1899
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Death: Mon, Apr 04 1983
Gloria Swanson is 84 years old
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Poster of Boulevard! A Hollywood Story
Boulevard! A Hollywood Story
Gloria Swanson would have been no older than
84 in Boulevard! A Hollywood Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Aug 16 2021
Poster of Cinéastes de notre temps : Erich von Stroheim
Cinéastes de notre temps : Erich von Stroheim
Gloria Swanson would have been no older than
84 in Cinéastes de notre temps : Erich von Stroheim
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 14 2012
Poster of Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Gloria Swanson would have been no older than
84 in Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
as 'Self (voice) (archive footage)'.
Wed, May 23 2007
Poster of Los Angeles Plays Itself
Los Angeles Plays Itself
Gloria Swanson would have been no older than
84 in Los Angeles Plays Itself
as 'Norma Desmond in Sunset Blvd (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jul 28 2004
Poster of Men Who Rate a 10
Men Who Rate a 10
Gloria Swanson was
81 in Men Who Rate a 10
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 07 1980
Poster of Airport 1975
Airport 1975
Gloria Swanson was
75 in Airport 1975
as 'Gloria Swanson'.
Fri, Oct 18 1974
Poster of Killer Bees
Killer Bees
Gloria Swanson was
74 in Killer Bees
as 'Madame Maria von Bohlen'.
Tue, Feb 26 1974
Poster of The Age of Ballyhoo
The Age of Ballyhoo
Gloria Swanson was
73 in The Age of Ballyhoo
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of The Legend of Rudolph Valentino
The Legend of Rudolph Valentino
Gloria Swanson was
62 in The Legend of Rudolph Valentino
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, May 24 1961
Poster of When Comedy Was King
When Comedy Was King
Gloria Swanson was
61 in When Comedy Was King
as 'edited from 'Teddy at the Throttle' (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 29 1960
Poster of Hedda Hopper's Hollywood
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood
Gloria Swanson was
60 in Hedda Hopper's Hollywood
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 10 1960
Poster of Nero's Mistress
Nero's Mistress
Gloria Swanson was
57 in Nero's Mistress
as 'Agrippina'.
Thu, Sep 13 1956
Poster of Three for Bedroom C
Three for Bedroom C
Gloria Swanson was
53 in Three for Bedroom C
as 'Ann Haven'.
Thu, Jun 26 1952
Poster of Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard
Gloria Swanson was
51 in Sunset Boulevard
as 'Norma Desmond'.
Thu, Aug 10 1950
Poster of The Golden Twenties
The Golden Twenties
Gloria Swanson was
51 in The Golden Twenties
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Apr 08 1950
Poster of Down Memory Lane
Down Memory Lane
Gloria Swanson was
50 in Down Memory Lane
as '(archive footage)'.
Mon, Aug 01 1949
Poster of Dear Miss Gloria
Dear Miss Gloria
Gloria Swanson was
46 in Dear Miss Gloria
as 'Miss Gloria'.
Tue, Jan 01 1946
Poster of Happy Times and Jolly Moments
Happy Times and Jolly Moments
Gloria Swanson was
43 in Happy Times and Jolly Moments
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1943
Poster of Father Takes a Wife
Father Takes a Wife
Gloria Swanson was
42 in Father Takes a Wife
as 'Leslie Collier Osborne'.
Fri, Oct 03 1941
Poster of Music in the Air
Music in the Air
Gloria Swanson was
35 in Music in the Air
as 'Frieda Hotzfelt'.
Thu, Dec 13 1934
Poster of The Camera Speaks
The Camera Speaks
Gloria Swanson was
35 in The Camera Speaks
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Aug 11 1934
Poster of Hollywood on Parade No. B-5
Hollywood on Parade No. B-5
Gloria Swanson was
34 in Hollywood on Parade No. B-5
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 01 1933
Poster of Perfect Understanding
Perfect Understanding
Gloria Swanson was
33 in Perfect Understanding
as 'Judy Rogers'.
Sun, Jan 15 1933
Poster of The Film Parade
The Film Parade
Gloria Swanson was
33 in The Film Parade
as '(archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 01 1933
Poster of Queen Kelly
Queen Kelly
Gloria Swanson was
33 in Queen Kelly
as 'Kitty Kelly / Queen Kelly'.
Tue, Oct 18 1932
Poster of The House That Shadows Built
The House That Shadows Built
Gloria Swanson was
32 in The House That Shadows Built
as '(archive footage)'.
Wed, Jul 08 1931
Poster of Round About Hollywood
Round About Hollywood
Gloria Swanson was
32 in Round About Hollywood
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 22 1931
Poster of Indiscreet
Indiscreet
Gloria Swanson was
32 in Indiscreet
as 'Geraldine 'Gerry' Trent'.
Sat, Apr 25 1931
Poster of Tonight or Never
Tonight or Never
Gloria Swanson was
31 in Tonight or Never
as 'Nella Vago'.
Sun, Jan 04 1931
Poster of What a Widow!
What a Widow!
Gloria Swanson was
31 in What a Widow!
as 'Tamarind Brook'.
Fri, Sep 12 1930
Poster of The Trespasser
The Trespasser
Gloria Swanson was
30 in The Trespasser
as 'Marion Donnell'.
Mon, Nov 11 1929
Poster of Sadie Thompson
Sadie Thompson
Gloria Swanson was
28 in Sadie Thompson
as 'Sadie Thompson'.
Sat, Jan 07 1928
Poster of The Love of Sunya
The Love of Sunya
Gloria Swanson was
27 in The Love of Sunya
as 'Sunya Ashling'.
Fri, Mar 11 1927
Poster of Fine Manners
Fine Manners
Gloria Swanson was
27 in Fine Manners
as 'Orchid Murphy'.
Sun, Aug 29 1926
Poster of The Untamed Lady
The Untamed Lady
Gloria Swanson was
26 in The Untamed Lady
as 'St. Clair Van Tassel'.
Sun, Mar 14 1926
Poster of Stage Struck
Stage Struck
Gloria Swanson was
26 in Stage Struck
as 'Jennie Hagen'.
Mon, Nov 16 1925
Poster of The Coast of Folly
The Coast of Folly
Gloria Swanson was
26 in The Coast of Folly
as 'Joyce Gathway / Nadine Gathway'.
Mon, Sep 21 1925
Poster of Madame Sans-Gêne
Madame Sans-Gêne
Gloria Swanson was
25 in Madame Sans-Gêne
as 'Catherina Hubscher'.
Fri, Jan 02 1925
Poster of Wages of Virtue
Wages of Virtue
Gloria Swanson was
25 in Wages of Virtue
as 'Carmelita'.
Mon, Nov 10 1924
Poster of Her Love Story
Her Love Story
Gloria Swanson was
25 in Her Love Story
as 'Princess Marie'.
Mon, Oct 06 1924
Poster of Manhandled
Manhandled
Gloria Swanson was
25 in Manhandled
as 'Tessie McGuire'.
Mon, Jul 21 1924
Poster of A Society Scandal
A Society Scandal
Gloria Swanson was
24 in A Society Scandal
as 'Marjorie Colbert'.
Sun, Mar 09 1924
Poster of The Humming Bird
The Humming Bird
Gloria Swanson was
24 in The Humming Bird
as 'Toinette'.
Sun, Jan 13 1924
Poster of Zaza
Zaza
Gloria Swanson was
24 in Zaza
as 'Zaza'.
Sun, Oct 21 1923
Poster of Hollywood
Hollywood
Gloria Swanson was
24 in Hollywood
as 'Gloria Swanson'.
Sun, Aug 19 1923
Poster of Bluebeard's 8th Wife
Bluebeard's 8th Wife
Gloria Swanson was
24 in Bluebeard's 8th Wife
as 'Mona deBriac'.
Sun, Aug 05 1923
Poster of Prodigal Daughters
Prodigal Daughters
Gloria Swanson was
24 in Prodigal Daughters
as 'Swifty Forbes'.
Sun, Apr 15 1923
Poster of My American Wife
My American Wife
Gloria Swanson was
23 in My American Wife
as 'Natalie Chester'.
Sun, Dec 31 1922
Poster of The Impossible Mrs. Bellew
The Impossible Mrs. Bellew
Gloria Swanson was
23 in The Impossible Mrs. Bellew
as 'Betty Bellew'.
Sun, Oct 22 1922
Poster of A Trip to Paramountown
A Trip to Paramountown
Gloria Swanson was
23 in A Trip to Paramountown
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jul 10 1922
Poster of Beyond the Rocks
Beyond the Rocks
Gloria Swanson was
23 in Beyond the Rocks
as 'Theodora Fitzgerald'.
Sun, May 07 1922
Poster of Her Gilded Cage
Her Gilded Cage
Gloria Swanson was
23 in Her Gilded Cage
as 'Suzanne Ornoff'.
Wed, Apr 05 1922
Poster of Her Husband’s Trademark
Her Husband’s Trademark
Gloria Swanson was
22 in Her Husband’s Trademark
as 'Lois Miller'.
Wed, Feb 01 1922
Poster of Don't Tell Everything
Don't Tell Everything
Gloria Swanson was
22 in Don't Tell Everything
as 'Marian Westover'.
Sun, Nov 13 1921
Poster of Under the Lash
Under the Lash
Gloria Swanson was
22 in Under the Lash
as 'Deborah Krillet'.
Sun, Oct 16 1921
Poster of The Affairs of Anatol
The Affairs of Anatol
Gloria Swanson was
22 in The Affairs of Anatol
as 'Vivian Spencer (Anatol's wife)'.
Sun, Sep 25 1921
Poster of The Great Moment
The Great Moment
Gloria Swanson was
22 in The Great Moment
as 'Nada Pelham / Nadine Pelham'.
Sat, Sep 03 1921
Poster of Something to Think About
Something to Think About
Gloria Swanson was
21 in Something to Think About
as 'Ruth Anderson'.
Sat, Oct 16 1920
Poster of Why Change Your Wife?
Why Change Your Wife?
Gloria Swanson was
21 in Why Change Your Wife?
as 'Beth Gordon'.
Fri, May 21 1920
Poster of Male and Female
Male and Female
Gloria Swanson was
20 in Male and Female
as 'Lady Mary Lasenby'.
Sun, Nov 23 1919
Poster of For Better, for Worse
For Better, for Worse
Gloria Swanson was
20 in For Better, for Worse
as 'Sylvia Norcross'.
Sat, Apr 26 1919
Poster of Don't Change Your Husband
Don't Change Your Husband
Gloria Swanson was
19 in Don't Change Your Husband
as 'Leila Porter'.
Sun, Jan 26 1919
Poster of Wife or Country
Wife or Country
Gloria Swanson was
19 in Wife or Country
as 'Sylvia Hamilton'.
Sun, Dec 29 1918
Poster of The Secret Code
The Secret Code
Gloria Swanson was
19 in The Secret Code
as 'Sally Carter Rand'.
Sun, Sep 08 1918
Poster of Shifting Sands
Shifting Sands
Gloria Swanson was
19 in Shifting Sands
as 'Marcia Grey'.
Thu, Aug 01 1918
Poster of Every Woman's Husband
Every Woman's Husband
Gloria Swanson was
19 in Every Woman's Husband
as 'Edith Emerson'.
Wed, Jul 17 1918
Poster of You Can't Believe Everything
You Can't Believe Everything
Gloria Swanson was
19 in You Can't Believe Everything
as 'Patricia Reynolds'.
Sun, Jun 23 1918
Poster of Station Content
Station Content
Gloria Swanson was
19 in Station Content
as 'Kitty Manning'.
Sun, Jun 16 1918
Poster of Her Decision
Her Decision
Gloria Swanson was
19 in Her Decision
as 'Phyllis Dunbar'.
Sun, May 12 1918
Poster of Society for Sale
Society for Sale
Gloria Swanson was
19 in Society for Sale
as 'Phylis Clyne'.
Sun, Apr 21 1918
Poster of The Sultan's Wife
The Sultan's Wife
Gloria Swanson was
18 in The Sultan's Wife
as 'Gloria'.
Sat, Sep 29 1917
Poster of Dangers of a Bride
Dangers of a Bride
Gloria Swanson was
18 in Dangers of a Bride
Sun, Jul 08 1917
Poster of Whose Baby?
Whose Baby?
Gloria Swanson was
18 in Whose Baby?
as 'The Wife'.
Sun, Jul 08 1917
Poster of Baseball Madness
Baseball Madness
Gloria Swanson was
18 in Baseball Madness
as 'The Heiress'.
Tue, May 08 1917
Poster of Teddy at the Throttle
Teddy at the Throttle
Gloria Swanson was
18 in Teddy at the Throttle
as 'Gloria Dawn'.
Sun, Apr 01 1917
Poster of The Pullman Bride
The Pullman Bride
Gloria Swanson was
17 in The Pullman Bride
as 'The Pullman Bride'.
Mon, Jan 01 1917
Poster of The Nick of Time Baby
The Nick of Time Baby
Gloria Swanson was
17 in The Nick of Time Baby
as 'The Blacksmith's Daughter'.
Fri, Dec 22 1916
Poster of Haystacks and Steeples
Haystacks and Steeples
Gloria Swanson was
17 in Haystacks and Steeples
as 'Gloria - the Society Girl'.
Sun, Oct 01 1916
Poster of The Danger Girl
The Danger Girl
Gloria Swanson was
17 in The Danger Girl
as 'The Danger Girl - Reggie's Madcap Sister'.
Thu, Aug 24 1916
Poster of A Social Cub
A Social Cub
Gloria Swanson was
17 in A Social Cub
as 'Gloria'.
Sun, Jul 16 1916
Poster of Hearts and Sparks
Hearts and Sparks
Gloria Swanson was
17 in Hearts and Sparks
as 'Gloria - Bobby's Sweetheart'.
Sun, Jun 04 1916
Poster of A Dash of Courage
A Dash of Courage
Gloria Swanson was
17 in A Dash of Courage
as 'The Prominent Citizen'.
Sun, May 07 1916
Poster of Sunshine
Sunshine
Gloria Swanson was
17 in Sunshine
Sat, May 06 1916
Poster of The Broken Pledge
The Broken Pledge
Gloria Swanson was
16 in The Broken Pledge
as 'Gloria'.
Thu, Jun 17 1915
Poster of The Romance of an American Duchess
The Romance of an American Duchess
Gloria Swanson was
16 in The Romance of an American Duchess
as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jun 08 1915
Poster of Sweedie Goes to College
Sweedie Goes to College
Gloria Swanson was
15 in Sweedie Goes to College
as 'Betty - College Girl'.
Mon, Feb 08 1915
Poster of The Fable of Elvira and Farina and the Meal Ticket
The Fable of Elvira and Farina and the Meal Ticket
Gloria Swanson was
15 in The Fable of Elvira and Farina and the Meal Ticket
as 'Farina, Elvira's Daughter'.
Wed, Feb 03 1915
Poster of His New Job
His New Job
Gloria Swanson was
15 in His New Job
as 'Stenographer (uncredited)'.
Mon, Feb 01 1915
Poster of The Ambition of the Baron
The Ambition of the Baron
Gloria Swanson was
15 in The Ambition of the Baron
as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 29 1915
Poster of The Fable of the Syndicate Lover
The Fable of the Syndicate Lover
Gloria Swanson was
15 in The Fable of the Syndicate Lover
as 'Department Store Customer (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jan 27 1915
Poster of At the End of a Perfect Day
At the End of a Perfect Day
Gloria Swanson was
15 in At the End of a Perfect Day
as 'Hands Bouquet to Holmes'.
Tue, Jan 26 1915
Poster of The Misjudged Mr. Hartley
The Misjudged Mr. Hartley
Gloria Swanson was
15 in The Misjudged Mr. Hartley
as 'Maid'.
Tue, Jan 19 1915
Poster of The Fable of the Club Girls and the Four Times
The Fable of the Club Girls and the Four Times
Gloria Swanson was
15 in The Fable of the Club Girls and the Four Times
as 'One of the Club Girls (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 02 1914

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Hollywood
Hollywood
Gloria Swanson was
80+ in Hollywood
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 1980
Poster of Arena
Arena
Gloria Swanson was
76+ in Arena
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1975
Poster of Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Gloria Swanson was
75+ in Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1975
Poster of V.I.P. Schaukel
V.I.P. Schaukel
Gloria Swanson was
72+ in V.I.P. Schaukel
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 09 1971
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Gloria Swanson was
69+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Gloria Swanson was
68+ in The Carol Burnett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Gloria Swanson was
64+ in The Hollywood Palace
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of Kraft Suspense Theatre
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Gloria Swanson was
64+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre
as 'Mrs. Charlotte Heaton'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Gloria Swanson was
64+ in Burke's Law
as 'Venus Hekate Walsh, Miss Lily Boles'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Gloria Swanson was
63+ in The Merv Griffin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
Gloria Swanson was
63+ in The Beverly Hillbillies
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962
Poster of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Gloria Swanson was
63+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as 'Mrs. Daniels'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Gloria Swanson was
62+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Straightaway
Straightaway
Gloria Swanson was
62+ in Straightaway
as 'Lorraine Carrington'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 1961
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Gloria Swanson was
62+ in Ben Casey
as 'Victoria Hoffman'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
Gloria Swanson was
62+ in Dr. Kildare
as 'Julia Colton'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of The Big Party
The Big Party
Gloria Swanson was
60+ in The Big Party
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 08 1959
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Gloria Swanson was
58+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Gloria Swanson was
57+ in The Steve Allen Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Gloria Swanson was
53+ in The Oscars
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of This Is Your Life
This Is Your Life
Gloria Swanson was
53+ in This Is Your Life
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Gloria Swanson was
50+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Gloria Swanson was
49+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948