Marian Nixon
Known For
Acting
Born
1904-10-20 in Superior, Wisconsin, USA
Died
1983-02-13
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Marian Nixon (October 20, 1904 – February 13, 1983) was an American film actress. She appeared in more than 70 films. Born Marian Nissinen in Superior, Wisconsin to parents of Finnish descent, Nixon began her career as a teen dancing in choruses in vaudeville. She began appearing in bit part in films in 1922 and landed her first substantial role in the 1923 film Cupid's Fireman, opposite Buck Jones. The following year, she was named a WAMPAS Baby Star. Nixon continued to work steadily throughout the mid to late 1920s appearing in Riders of the Purple Sage (1925), Hands Up! (1926), and The Chinese Parrot (1927). In 1929, she made her talkie debut as the lead in Geraldine. Later that same year, Nixon appeared opposite Al Jolson in Say It with Songs followed by General Crack in 1930. In 1932, she starred as Rebecca in the film adaption of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm with Ralph Bellamy. Following the release of Rebecca, Nixon co-starred in Winner Take All with James Cagney. The next year she had a supporting role in John Ford's Pilgrimage. In 1934, Nixon attempted to change her wholesome image with a role in the comedy We’re Rich Again. The film wasn't a success and after appearing in eight more films, Nixon retired from acting in 1936. She made her last film, Captain Calamity at the age of 32.
Most Known For
Sweepstake Annie
as Annie Foster
Tango
as Treasure McGuire
Sweepstakes
as Babe Ellis
Amateur Daddy
as Sally Smith
Geraldine
as Geraldine
Red Lips
as Cynthia Day
General Crack
as Archduchess Maria Luisa
College Lovers
as Madge Hutton
Chance at Heaven
as Glory Franklyn
Strictly Dynamite
as Sylvia
Pilgrimage
as Mary Saunders
The Lash
as Dona Dolores Delfino
The Show of Shows
as Performer in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' Number
Winner Take All
as Peggy Harmon
The Chinese Parrot
as Sally Phillmore
Face in the Sky
as Madge
The Hurricane Kid
as Joan Langdon
By Your Leave
as Andree
Riders of the Purple Sage
as Bess Erne
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
as Rebecca