Gloria Swanson
| Born | March 27, 1899 |
| Hometown | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Height | 5'1" (1.55m) |
| Spouse | William Dufty, William Davey, Michael Farmer, Henry de La Falaise, Herbert K. Somborn, Wallace Beery |
| Children | Michelle Bridget Farmer, Gloria Somborn |
| Parents | Adelaide Klanowski, Joseph T. Swanson |
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Golden Globe | Actress in a Television Series | Burke's Law | Nominated |
| 1951 | Golden Globe | Actress in a Television Series | Sunset Boulevard (film) | Nominated |
| 1951 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Sunset Boulevard (film) | Winner |
| 1931 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | The Trespasser (1929 film) | Nominated |
| 1929 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Sadie Thompson (film) | Nominated |
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