Gloria Jean Bio
- Gloria Jean
- Constellation: Aries
- Born In: Buffalo, New York, U
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- Profession:Actress
- Other Names:Gloria Jean Schoonov
- Photos: 38
Gloria Jean Schoonover was born on April 14, 1926 in Buffalo, New York. Her family moved to Scranton, Pennsylvania shortly afterward. Her father owned a music store; her mother, who had been a circus bareback rider, took care of Gloria and her three siblings.Gloria's singing ability was discovered at a young age, and by 5 she was singing in the Scranton area. At 12 she was taken to an audition by Universal director Joe Pasternak, who was looking for a new child singer to replace studio icon Dean
