Canadian actresses who deceased in 1983
Here are 2 famous actresses from Canada died in 1983:
Norma Shearer
Norma Shearer (August 10, 1902 Montreal-June 12, 1983 Woodland Hills) also known as Edith Norma Shearer, The First Lady Of MGM, Norma Shearer Arrouge or Queen Norma was a Canadian actor. She had two children, Irving Thalberg, Jr. and Katherine Thalberg.
Norma Shearer began her career in the movie industry in 1919 in the silent era. She quickly rose to fame, becoming one of the biggest stars of the 1920s and 1930s. She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the 1930 film "The Divorcee". She also received nominations for several other films, including "Romeo and Juliet" and "Marie Antoinette".
Throughout her career, Shearer was known for her elegance and sophistication, often portraying strong and independent women. She was a favorite of MGM Studios, where she made most of her films, and she was often referred to as "The First Lady of MGM".
She retired from acting in 1942 after the death of her husband, MGM producer Irving Thalberg. In her later years, she remained active in various social and charitable causes. She passed away in 1983 from complications of pneumonia at the age of 80.
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Fifi D'Orsay
Fifi D'Orsay (April 16, 1904 Montreal-December 2, 1983 Woodland Hills) also known as Marie-Rose Angelina Yvonne Lussier, Yvonne Lussier or Fifi Dorsay was a Canadian actor.
She began her career as a vaudeville performer and later transitioned into film. In the 1930s and 1940s, she appeared in numerous Hollywood films, often playing the roles of flirtatious French maids or chorus girls. Despite being typecast, D'Orsay was a versatile performer and showcased her comedic and dramatic acting skills in films such as "The Story of Temple Drake" and "The Heavenly Body." She also appeared on television in the 1950s and 1960s, making guest appearances on popular shows like "I Love Lucy" and "Perry Mason." D'Orsay was known for her distinctive, high-pitched voice and her witty sense of humor. She continued to act until the end of her life, appearing in her final film, "Krull," in 1983.
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