Marilyn Miller

Broadway musical star (1898–1936)

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Lived 1898–1936, aged 38United States
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  • Era
    1898–1936
    Aged 38
  • Known for
    Ochres
    1996
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Updated 2026-06-22

Marilyn Miller was one of the most popular Broadway musical stars of the 1920s and early 1930s. She was an accomplished tap dancer, singer and actress, and the combination of these talents endeared her to audiences. On stage, she usually played rags-to-riches Cinderella characters who lived happily ever after. She died suddenly from complications of nasal surgery at age 37.

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  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Historical20.3
Source confidence65.0
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