Person in history
Jane Connell
Jane Connell, American actress and singer (born 1925)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2013 · September 22
Their story
Who they were
Jane Connell, American actress and singer (born 1925)
Early life
Connell was born on October 27, 1925, in Berkeley, California. She studied at UC Berkeley before pursuing a career in performing arts.
Path and career
Connell made her Broadway debut in 1956 and became a fixture in musical theater, earning a Tony Award nomination for *A Little Night Music* (1973). She appeared in films including *Ghostbusters II* (1989) and had recurring television roles on shows like *Diff'rent Strokes* and *The Golden Girls*.
Why this date
Jane Connell appears on our September 22 calendar for 2013 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Jane Connell
When did Jane Connell die?
September 22 2013.
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