Oscar Actors: Rainer, Luise–Social Background, Career, Awards

In 1934, Luise rainer was seen in the play “Six Characters in Search of an Author” by MGM talent scout Phil Berg, who offered her a three-year contract in Hollywood.

Oscar Actors: Bujold, Geneviève (Nominee)–Background, Career, Awards

Bujold starred in three films directed and written by Alan Rudolph: “Choose Me” (1984), “Trouble in Mind” (1985) and “The Moderns” (1988).

Oscar Actors: Hartman, Elizabeth–Background, Career, Awards (Suicide)

In 1964, Hartman was screen-tested by MGM and Warner. In 1964, she was offered a leading role in A Patch of Blue, opposite Sidney Poitier and Shelley Winters. The role also won Hartman a Best Actress Oscar nomination. At the time, Hartman was the youngest nominee ever (22) in that category.

Oscar Actors: Eggar, Samantha–Background, Career, Awards

After beginning her career in Shakespearean theatre, she rose to fame for her performance in William Wyler’s thriller The Collector (1965), which earned her a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

Oscar Actors: Reynolds, Debbie–Cumulative Advantage (Oscar, Tony, Emmy Nominations)

In a career spanning almost seve decades, Debbie Reynold was nominated for the Oscar, Tony, and Emmy awards, and had received several Golden Globe awards and nominations.