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Dorothy Arzner

American film director and film editor (1897 to 1979)

Dorothy Arzner was born on January 3, 1900 and died on October 1, 1979, aged 79.

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Born
January 3, 1900, San Francisco
Died
October 1, 1979
Zodiac sign
Capricorn
Country
United States
Known as
Film director

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  • Dorothy Arzner was born on a Wednesday.
  • Dorothy Arzner would have turned 126 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: July 3. Birthstone: Garnet.
  • Dorothy Arzner belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was Dorothy Arzner born?

Dorothy Arzner was born on January 3, 1900 and died on October 1, 1979, aged 79.

What is Dorothy Arzner’s zodiac sign?

Capricorn, born January 3.