Portrait of Norma Shearer. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Norma Shearer

Born
Active
1920 — 1942

Canadian-American actress (1902-1983).

Quick Facts

Died
1983-06-12
Occupation
model · stage actor · film actor · actor
Citizenship
Canada · United States
Birthplace
Montreal

Relationships

Norma Shearer is the child of Andrew Shearer and Edith Fisher.

Spouses & partners

Awards & Nominations

The Divorcee earned Norma Shearer the Academy Award for Best Actress in 5 November 1930. Marie Antoinette earned Norma Shearer the Volpi Cup for Best Actress in 1938.

Date / resultAward / category
2008
Received
Canada's Walk of Fame
5 February 1939
Nominated
Academy Award for Best Actress
Marie Antoinette
1938
Received
Volpi Cup for Best Actress
Marie Antoinette
7 February 1937
Nominated
Academy Award for Best Actress
Romeo and Juliet
5 February 1935
Nominated
Academy Award for Best Actress
The Barretts of Wimpole Street
5 October 1931
Nominated
Academy Award for Best Actress
A Free Soul
5 November 1930
Received
Academy Award for Best Actress
The Divorcee
19 September 1930
Nominated
Academy Award for Best Actress
Their Own Desire
1930
Nominated
Academy Award for Best Actress
The Divorcee
—
Received
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Works & Screen Credits

  • Marie AntoinetteAward nomination · 5 February 1939
  • Romeo and JulietAward nomination · 7 February 1937
  • The Barretts of Wimpole StreetAward nomination · 5 February 1935
  • A Free SoulAward nomination · 5 October 1931
  • The DivorceeAward recognition · 5 November 1930
  • Their Own DesireAward nomination · 19 September 1930

Education

Norma Shearer’s education and training.

  • High School of Montreal
  • Westmount High School
  • Roslyn Elementary School

Languages

Native language

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q95019 ↗
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