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Jessie Matthews was an English actress, singer and dancer who starred in musicals and films in the 1920s and 1930s. She was known as "The Dancing Divinity" in the USA and had a comeback in radio and television in Britain.
Jessie Matthews was a British actress, writer and director who starred in musical films and stage plays in the 1920s and 1930s. She also appeared in TV shows and radio soaps, and had a troubled personal life and a mysterious grave.
- January 1, 1
- London, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Eastcote, Middlesex, England, UK
Jessie Matthews passed away on August 19, 1981, in Eastcote, Middlesex, England, after battling cancer. Initially, she was buried in an unmarked grave, but in the late 1980s, she was reinterred with honors, recognizing her contributions to the entertainment industry.
Jessie Matthews was a popular British musical star in the 30s, who appeared in films like Evergreen and Climbing High. She also starred in the radio soap opera The Dales and had a long stage career.
- Female
- London
- Actress
Jessie Matthews was a dancer and actress who became a sensation with her singing and dancing in films like Evergreen and The Good Companions. She had a brief but glamorous career in the 30s, but faded from the public eye after the war.
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Jessie Margaret Matthews OBE (11 March 1907 – 19 August 1981) was an English actress, dancer and singer of the 1920s and 1930s, whose career continued into the post-war period.
Made her name in theatre and in the 30's was Britain's favourite musical film star. Post-war her career flagged but in 1963 she got the title role in the long-running radio series 'Mrs Dale's Diary' and became a household name all over again. Died Eastcote, London.
