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Anne Shirley
Person

Anne Shirley

Specialty
Acting
Birth
April 17, 1918 · 75 years
Death
July 4, 1993
Origin
New York City, New York, USA

Technical Alias

Dawn O'DayDawn Evelyeen Paris

Professional Trajectory

Anne Shirley (born Dawn Evelyeen Paris; April 17, 1918 – July 4, 1993) was an American child, teen, and young adult screen actress. She retired at age 26. Initially appearing in films under the name Dawn O'Day, she changed her name to Anne Shirley (the name of the title character she portrayed) upon the success of the 1934 film Anne of Green Gables.

Registered Filmography