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Betty Grable was an American actress, dancer, and singer who was one of the most popular pin-up girls of World War II. She was born on December 18, 1916, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Lillian Rose (née Hofmann) and John Charles Grable. She began her career as a chorus girl in Broadway musicals and went on to become one of the most popular movie stars of the 1940s. Grable was known for her beauty, her platinum blonde hair, and her famous million-dollar legs. She starred in a number of musicals, including Moon Over Miami (1941), Coney Island (1943), and Sweet Rosie O'Grady (1943). She also appeared in a number of comedies, including How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) and Three for the Show (1955). Grable was married three times, first to Jackie Coogan from 1937 to 1939, then to Harry James from 1943 to 1965, and finally to actor John Payne from 1943 until his death in 1989. She had three children, two with James and one with Payne. Grable died on July 2, 1973, in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 56. She was interred in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California.

Popular As Elizabeth Ruth Grable (The Girl With the Million Dollar Legs, The Pin-Up Girl, America's Ideal Girl, The Quicksilver Blonde)
Occupation actress,soundtrack
Age 57 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 18 December, 1916
Birthday 18 December
Birthplace St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Date of death 2 July, 1973
Died Place Santa Monica, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Betty Grable Height, Weight & Measurements

At 57 years old, Betty Grable height is 5' 4" (1.63 m) .

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Height 5' 4" (1.63 m)
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Who Is Betty Grable's Husband?

Her husband is Harry James (5 July 1943 - 9 October 1965) ( divorced) ( 2 children), Jackie Coogan (20 November 1937 - 8 October 1940) ( divorced)

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Husband Harry James (5 July 1943 - 9 October 1965) ( divorced) ( 2 children), Jackie Coogan (20 November 1937 - 8 October 1940) ( divorced)
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Betty Grable Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Betty Grable worth at the age of 57 years old? Betty Grable’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Betty Grable's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

The Perry Como Show (1948)$12,500

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Timeline

1990

Inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame in 1990 and the Hall of Famous Missourians in 2009.

1982

Her stepson, Tim James, was an attorney working with the then Attorney General of Texas and became responsible for enticing television personality Marvin Zindler of Houston to investigate the famous Chicken Ranch brothel in La Grange, Texas - eventually closing it down. The story became the basis of the Broadway and movie musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982).

1973

Betty and her 20th Century Fox rival, Alice Faye, were good friends, until Betty's death from cancer on July 2, 1973.

1972

She appeared with former Fox co-star Dick Haymes as presenters at the 1972 Oscar ceremony.

1965

In 1965, she divorced band leader Harry James, whom she had wed in 1943. Her life was an active one, devoid of the scandals that plagued many stars in one way or another. She cared more for her family than stardom.

1961

Portrayed by Jayne Mansfield in the biography The George Raft Story (1961). However, at the time she was not public domain so the character's name was changed to Lisa.

1960

She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6525 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 8, 1960.

1955

Her last film was How to Be Very, Very Popular (1955). She then concentrated on Broadway and nightclubs.

1953

In How to Marry a Millionaire (1953), her character makes a pointed reference to Harry James while listening to the radio at the lodge (Grable was married to him at the time). The song playing on the radio is "You'll Never Know", from Hello Frisco, Hello (1943), and was sung in the film by Alice Faye. It won the Academy Award as Best Song in 1943 (Source: AMPAS).

1950

She continued to be popular until the mid-1950s, when musicals went into a decline.

1947

In 1947, the United States Treasury Department noted that she was the highest paid star in America, earning about $300,000 a year - a phenomenal sum even by today's standards. Later, 20th Century-Fox, who had her under contract, insured her legs with Lloyds of London for a million dollars.

1946

In 1946-1947, the Treasury Department noted that she was the highest paid woman in America, receiving $300,000 a year.

1944

She and Harry James had two daughters: Victoria Elizabeth James (born March 3, 1944) and Jessica James (born May 20, 1947 - March 20, 2016).

1943

Stardom came in such comedies as Coney Island (1943) and Sweet Rosie O'Grady (1943). The public was enchanted with Betty. Her famous pin-up pose during World War II adorned barracks all around the world. With that pin-up and as the star of lavish musicals, Betty became the highest-paid star in Hollywood. After the war, her star continued to rise.

1940

His success boosted hers, but they divorced in 1940.

When she landed the role of Glenda Crawford in Down Argentine Way (1940), the public finally took notice of this shining bright star.

1938

One of her big roles was in College Swing (1938). Unfortunately, the public did not seem to take notice. The following year, she married former child star Jackie Coogan.

1935

In 1935 Betty Grable had a pet white cat named "Whitey" who could go limp in her arms and "play dead". RKO Radio shot some publicity photos of her with Whitey.

1934

Betty finally landed a substantial part in By Your Leave (1934).

1932

In 1932 (real age 15), she signed with RKO Radio Pictures. The bit parts continued for the next three years.

1930

Lillian lied about her daughter's age, and Betty (real age 13), landed several minor parts in films in 1930, such as Whoopee! (1930), New Movietone Follies of 1930 (1930), Happy Days (1929) and Let's Go Places (1930).

1916

Elizabeth Ruth Grable was born on December 18, 1916 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Lillian Rose (Hofmann) and John Charles Grable, a stockbroker. She had German, English, Irish, and Dutch ancestry. Her mother was a stubborn and materialistic woman determined to make her daughter a star. Elizabeth, who later became Betty, was enrolled in Clark's Dancing School at the age of three. With her mother's guidance, Betty studied ballet and tap dancing. Betty and her mother set out for Hollywood with the hopes of stardom.