Irene Dailey
American actress in television and film
Born
September 12th, 1920
105 years ago
Died
September 24th, 2008
17 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Raised in New York City, an American actress had a career spanning several decades in theater, television, and film. The career began on Broadway with performances in productions such as 'The Voice of the Turtle' and 'The Night of the Iguana.' Transitioning to television, the actress gained recognition for roles in soap operas including 'As the World Turns' and 'Another World,' earning two Daytime Emmy Awards. The film career included appearances in movies like 'The Swimmer' and 'The Sporting Life.'
Won two Daytime Emmy Awards
Starred in 'As the World Turns'
Starred in 'Another World'
Appeared in 'The Swimmer'
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