Bette Davis

FilmGolden Age

Ten time Oscar nominated screen force

Facts

Born: 1908
Country: United States
Field: Film
Era: Golden Age

Overview

First performer to earn ten Academy Award nominations, winning for Dangerous 1935 and Jezebel 1938. All About Eve 1950 earned another nomination and set a record with its acting nominations. Now, Voyager 1942 and Whatever Happened to Baby Jane 1962 showed her range. She ranked second among female screen legends in the 1999 American Film Institute list and was the first woman to receive its Life Achievement Award.

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