How old was Janet Leigh when they died?

Janet Leigh was 77 years old at the time of death on October 3, 2004.

Where is Janet Leigh from?

Janet Leigh is from Merced, California, USA, United States.

What generation is Janet Leigh?

Janet Leigh is a Silent Generation, born in 1927.

Janet Leigh

🎭 actor

Deceased · 2004

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Age at death

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Born in Merced, California, USA, Janet Leigh became one of North America's most celebrated Actors during the Silent Generation era.

Janet Leigh (born Jeanette Helen Morrison; July 6, 1927 – October 3, 2004) was an American actress, singer, dancer, and author. Her career spanned over five decades. Raised in Stockton, California, by working-class parents, Leigh was discovered at 18 by actress Norma Shearer, who helped her secure a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Leigh appeared in radio programs before her first formal foray into acting, making her film debut in the drama The Romance of Rosy Ridge (1947).

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Born

Career span59 years total

July 6th, 1927

Birthplace

Merced, California, USA

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United States

Died

Died 2004

Generation

Silent Generation

Career

59 years

Region

North America

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How Janet Leigh compares to other Actors

🎂Janet Leigh is 24 years older than the average Actor

Metric	Janet Leigh	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	77	53	+24 yrs
Career length	59 yrs	~35 yrs	+24 yrs
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