(1899–1983), American actress; born Gloria May Josephine Svensson. She was a major star of silent films such as Sadie Thompson (1928) but is now chiefly known for her performance as the fading movie star in Sunset Boulevard (1950).
Definition of Swanson, Gloria in US English:
Swanson, Gloria
proper nounˈswänsən
(1899–1983), US actress; born Gloria May Josephine Svensson. She was a major star of silent movies, such as Sadie Thompson (1928), but is chiefly known for her performance as the fading movie star in Sunset Boulevard (1950).