Carole Lombard

American actress. Born in 1908, Lombard was one of the great stars of screwball comedy, known for her comic timing and willingness to look ridiculous for a laugh. Her films include My Man Godfrey (1936), Twentieth Century (1934), and Nothing Sacred (1937). She was married to Clark Gable. She died in a plane crash in 1942 while returning from a war bond tour.