 Bette Davis in 1935 Image by Studio Publicity, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Benny SpadaBette Davis Bette Davis American actress (1908–1989) For other people with similar names, see Betty Davis. Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Davis (/ˈbɛti/; April 5, 1908 – October 6, 1989) was an American actress of film, television, and theater. Regarded as one of the greatest actresses in Hollywood history, she was noted for her willingness to play unsympathetic, sardonic characters and was known for her performances in a range of film genres, from contemporary crime melodramas to historical and period films and occasional comedies, although her greatest successes were her roles in romantic dramas.[1] She won the Academy Award for Best Actress twice, was the first person to accrue ten Academy Award nominations (and one write-in) for acting, and was the first… (Source: Wikipedia)
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