In 1928, she appeared in a First National Pictures part-talkie, The Barker. Her performance as manipulative carnival girl Carrie garnered her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress, although she lost to Mary Pickford in Coquette.
Oscar Actors: Eagles, Jeanne (Nominee, “The Letter”)–Background, Career, Awards (Suicide)
January 18, 2021 by
Eagles was nominated for the Best Actress Oscar for her 1929 role in The Letter after dying suddenly that year at the age of 39. That nomination was the first posthumous Oscar consideration for any actor, male or female.
Oscar Actors: Carroll, Nancy (Nominee)–Social Background, Career, Awards
January 17, 2021 by
In The Devil’s Holiday, Nancy Carroll plays a golddigger who marries a young man for his money, but finds that she really loves him and wants to keep him despite his family’s disapproval.
Oscar Actors: Swanson, Gloria (Nominee)–Background, Career, Awards
January 17, 2021 by
Research in Progress: Oct 3, 2021 Gloria Swanson Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: No Nationality: US; Chicago Social Class: Middle; military; father soldier Race/Ethnicity/Religion Family: only child Education: Training: Teacher/Inspirational Figure: Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: Broadway Debut: Film Debut: extra at 15 Spotted: Discovered by tour guide on the lot Breakthrough Role: Oscar Role: […]
Oscar Actors: Burstyn, Ellen–Background, Career, Awards (Cum Advantage)
January 11, 2021 by
Burstyn is the recipient of various accolades, and is among the few performers to have won an Oscar, Emmy, and Tony (Triple Crown of Acting).
