Profile
Marian Nixon
Actress
Female
Born
Oct 20, 1904
Hometown
Superior, Wisconsin
Died
Feb 13, 1983
Death Place
Los Angeles, Cali...
Other Names
Nissinen, Marian
Marian Nixon was an American film actress.
Timeline
Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Marian Nixon.
CHILDHOOD
1904
Birth
Born on October 20, 1904.
TEENAGE

1922
17 Years Old
Born Marian Nissinen in Superior, Wisconsin, Nixon began her career as a teen working as a chorus dancer on the vaudeville circuit. 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.
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TWENTIES
In 1929, she made her talkie debut as the lead in Geraldine.

1930
25 Years Old
Later that same year, Nixon appeared opposite Al Jolson in Say It with Songs followed by General Crack in 1930.

1932
27 Years Old
In 1932, she starred as Rebecca in the film adaption of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm with Ralph Bellamy.
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1934
29 Years Old
In 1934, Nixon attempted to change her wholesome image with a role in the comedy We’re Rich Again.
THIRTIES
1936
31 Years Old
The film wasn't a success and after appearing in eight more films, Nixon retired from acting in 1936.
LATE ADULTHOOD
1979
74 Years Old
After Lyon's death in 1979, Nixon never remarried.
1983
78 Years Old
On February 13, 1983, Nixon died of complications following open heart surgery at the age of 78.
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