Jean Arthur Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Jean Arthur is an American actor best known for the film Mr.

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Best Known For:The film Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

Breakthrough:Breakthrough in screwball comedies and starring roles in three Frank Capra films that defined her as the quintessential

10 Quick Facts About Jean Arthur

Full Name: Jean Arthur
Nationality: American
Profession: Entertainer
Known For: The film Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Date of Birth: October 17, 1900
Age: 125 years old
Place of Birth: Plattsburgh, New York
Marital Status: Divorced
Popular As: Gladys Georgianna Greene
Specialization: Actor

Jean Arthur Age

Jean Arthur is about 126 years old as of 2026. Jean Arthur was born in 1900.

Rise to Fame

Jean Arthur gained public attention through Breakthrough in screwball comedies and starring roles in three Frank Capra films that defined her as the quintessential comedic leading lady.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The More the Merrier, and Shane.

Film: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (Clarissa Saunders, 1939) — Frank Capra film
Film: The More the Merrier (Constance Milligan, 1943) — Academy Award nomination for Best Actress
Film: Shane (Marian Starrett, 1953) — Final major film role
Film: Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) — Frank Capra film
Film: You Can't Take It with You (1938) — Frank Capra film