Bette Davis
Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Davis (April 5, 1908 – October 6, 1989) was an American actress who had a 50-year career with over 100 acting credits. She was known for playing groundbreaking unsympathetic, sardonic characters, as well as for pioneering female villainy in motion pictures. She was well-known for her performances in a variety of film genres, ranging from contemporary crime melodramas to historical dramas, suspense horror, and the occasional comedy, though her greatest successes were in romantic dramas. She was the first thespian to receive ten nominations and win two Academy Awards.
Bette Davis, who was born with the most expressive eyes in movie history, became one of the most dependable stars of classic Hollywood because to her practically unrivaled onscreen presence.
Davis was nominated for ten Oscars, all in the category of the best leading actress, and won two of them. She was a top-billed actress for more than 40 years, receiving an Oscar nomination in each decade from the 1930s through the 1960s for a variety of roles ranging from romance to film noir to psychological drama.
Detailed information:
Lived: Apr 05, 1908 - Oct 06, 1989 (age 81)
Awards:
- Academy Awards: Wins: 2
- Golden Globe Awards: Wins: 1
- Primetime Emmy Award: Wins: 1
