Nationality: American
Birthdate: 08/30/1909
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Death Date: 12/25/1979
Unconventionally beautiful, gifted performer who appeared in over 80 films while maintaining a successful stage career. Blondell played a number of leads, secondary leads and, later, character parts, often as brassy but warm-hearted types; among her best known films are "Golddiggers of 1933" (1933), "Nightmare Alley" (1947) and "The Cincinatti Kid" (1965). She was married to cinematographer George Barnes (1933-35), actor Dick Powell (1936-45) and producer Mike Todd (1947-50).
Made first public stage appearance before the age of one
Won Miss Dallas beauty pageant at age 17
1929
Acted opposite James Cagney on Broadway in "Penny Arcade"
1930
Film acting debut in "Sinners Holiday", the film version of "Penny Arcade"
