Gloria Swanson (Gloria Josephine Mae, March 27, 1899 – April 4, 1983) was an American movie, television, stage, voice, radio, silent movie actress, singer and movie producer. She was best known for her role as Norma Desmond in "Sunset Boulevard". She won a Golden Globe Award in 1951 and a Saturn Award in 1975. He was also known for having an affair with Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr..