Lana Turner
| Born | February 8, 1921 |
| Hometown | Wallace, Idaho, United States |
| Height | 5'4" (1.63m) |
| Spouse | Ronald Pellar, Robert Eaton, Fred May, Lex Barker, Bob Topping, Joseph Stephen Crane, Artie Shaw |
| Partner | Johnny Stompanato |
| Children | Cheryl Crane |
| Parents | John Virgil Turner, Mildred Frances Cowan |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Academy Award | Actress in a Leading Role | Peyton Place (film) | Nominated |
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