Age, Biography and Wiki
Marian Nixon (Marja Nissinen) was born on 20 October, 1904 in Superior, Wisconsin, U.S., is an American actress. Discover Marian Nixon's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?
| Popular As |
Marja Nissinen |
| Occupation |
Actress · vaudevillian · dancer |
| Age |
78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
20 October 1904 |
| Birthday |
20 October |
| Birthplace |
Superior, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Date of death |
13 February, 1983 |
| Died Place |
Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
|
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She is a member of famous Actress with the age 78 years old group.
Marian Nixon Height, Weight & Measurements
At 78 years old, Marian Nixon height is 5' (1.52 m) .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5' (1.52 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Marian Nixon's Husband?
Her husband is Joseph Benjamin (m. 1925-1927)
Edward Hillman, Jr. (m. 1929-1933)
William A. Seiter (m. 1934-1964)
Ben Lyon (m. 1972-1979)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Joseph Benjamin (m. 1925-1927)
Edward Hillman, Jr. (m. 1929-1933)
William A. Seiter (m. 1934-1964)
Ben Lyon (m. 1972-1979) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
5, including Barbara Lyon (stepdaughter) |
Marian Nixon Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Marian Nixon worth at the age of 78 years old? Marian Nixon’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Marian Nixon's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actress |
Marian Nixon Social Network
Timeline
For her contribution to the motion picture industry, Nixon has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1724 Vine Street in Los Angeles, California.
Marian Nixon (born Marja Nissinen; October 20, 1904 – February 13, 1983) was an American film actress.
Sometimes credited as Marion Nixon, she appeared in more than 70 films.
Born in Superior, Wisconsin, in 1904, to parents of Finnish descent, Nixon began her career as a teen dancing in choruses in vaudeville.
Nixon continued to work steadily throughout the mid to late 1920s appearing in Riders of the Purple Sage (1925), Hands Up! (1926), and The Chinese Parrot (1927).
She began appearing in bit part in films in 1922 and landed her first substantial role in the 1923 film Cupid's Fireman opposite Buck Jones.
The following year, she was named a WAMPAS Baby Star.
She married boxer Joseph Benjamin in 1925, but they divorced two years later.
In 1929, she made her talkie debut as the lead in Geraldine.
Then, on August 11, 1929, Nixon married Chicago department store heir Edward Hillman Jr. at his parents' home.
Later that same year, Nixon appeared opposite Al Jolson in Say It with Songs followed by General Crack in 1930.
In 1931, Nixon's Beauty Arts Institute moved into the Equitable Building of Hollywood; Nixon was president of the company.
In 1932, she starred as Rebecca in the film adaption of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm with Ralph Bellamy.
Following the release of Rebecca, Nixon co-starred in Winner Take All with James Cagney.
The next year she had a supporting role in John Ford's Pilgrimage.
That union ended in 1933.
The following year, Nixon wed director William A. Seiter with whom she had worked on the film We're Rich Again.
In 1934, Nixon attempted to change her wholesome image with a role in the comedy We’re Rich Again.
The film was not a success and, after appearing in eight more films, Nixon retired from acting in 1936.
She made her last film, Captain Calamity, at the age of 32.
Nixon was married four times.
It was dedicated on February 8, 1960.
Their marriage lasted until Seiter's death in 1964 and produced three children: Christopher Seiter, Selena, and Jessica.
Finally, on April 1, 1972, in Los Angeles, she married actor/producer Ben Lyon, although her obituary in the Chicago Tribune reports that she married Lyon in 1971.
Her grandsons are the screenwriters Ted Griffin and Nicholas Griffin, the sons of a daughter Nixon had with husband William Seiter.
Nixon died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center of complications following open heart surgery on February 13, 1983, and is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California.
