Profile
Marguerite Chapman
Actress + Model
Female
Born
Mar 9, 1918
Hometown
U.S.
Died
Aug 31, 1999
Death Place
Burbank, California
Marguerite Chapman was an American actress. Born in Chatham, New York, she was working as a telephone switchboard operator in White Plains, New York when her good looks brought about the opportunity to pursue a career in modeling. Signed by the prestigious… Read More
News + Updates
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Novel Talk And Talk About A Novel Tulsa WorldGoogle News - Aug 28, 2011
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5 Questions With Laura Raphael, "Novel Talk" Co Creator Tulsa WorldGoogle News - Aug 25, 2011
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Marguerite Chapman, 81, Actress With Starring Roles In MoviesNYTimes - Sep 06, 1999
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Weddings; Marguerite Chapman, Webb EllingerNYTimes - Sep 28, 1997
Timeline
Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Marguerite Chapman.
CHILDHOOD
1918
Birth
Born on March 9, 1918.
TWENTIES
1940
22 Years Old
She made her film debut in 1940, working for the next two years in small roles.
1942
24 Years Old
In 1942, her big break came with Republic Pictures when she was cast in the leading female role in the twelve-part adventure film serial Spy Smasher, a production that is considered by many as one of the best serials ever made.
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THIRTIES

1955
37 Years Old
During the 1950s Chapman continued to perform mostly in secondary film roles, notably in Marilyn Monroe's 1955 hit The Seven Year Itch.
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LATE ADULTHOOD

1997
79 Years Old
Chapman was reportedly initially selected to play the role of "Old Rose" Dawson-Calvert in the 1997 James Cameron epic Titanic but poor health prevented her from accepting the offer.
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1999
82 Years Old
Marguerite Chapman died in 1999, aged 81, and was interred in Holy Cross Cemetery, in Culver City, California.
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