Jean Harlow, actor, born Harlean Carpenter

American (b. Kansas City, MO; March 3, 1911; d. 1937)

Jean Harlow personified the rare combination of beauty (she established the popularity of the platinum blonde look) and comedic talent. She achieved Superstar status in the span of a tragically short career during which she, nevertheless, made 25 films. Among her films: Dinner at Eight, Red Dust, Public Enemy, Bombshell

Beth Bishop 1996