Debra Paget
American actress in classic films
Born
August 19th, 1933
91 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actress rose to prominence during the 1950s, starring in several popular films. Achievements include leading roles in classic movies such as "The Ten Commandments" and "Love Me Tender." Her performances showcased significant talent and earned critical attention during her career, particularly in the romance and drama genres. Paget's contributions to the film industry have been recognized by audiences and film historians alike.
Starred in 'The Ten Commandments'
Played a lead role in 'Love Me Tender'
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