Anne Shirley

Birthday: April 17th, 1918 Date of Death: July 4th, 1993 Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA

Anne Shirley (born Dawn Evelyeen Paris) 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.