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.
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Anne Shirley was an American screen actress who began her career as a child star under the name Dawn O'Day before achieving major success and adopting her character's name following the 1934 film Anne of Green Gables.
She is best known for her acclaimed performances in Stella Dallas, Murder, My Sweet, and Anne of Green Gables, retiring from the film industry at the age of 26.
