During the first presentations of the Academy Awards in 1929, Dresser was nominated for the Best Actress in A Ship Comes In.
Oscar Actors: Gardner, Ava–Background, Career, Awards
November 25, 2020 by
Gardner was nominated for the Best Actress Oscar for Mogambo (1953); the award was won by Audrey Hepburn for Roman Holiday.
Oscar Actors: Streep, Meryl–Background, Career, Awards (Cum Advantage)
November 24, 2020 by
Often described as the “best actress of her generation,” Meryl Streep is particularly known for her versatility and accents.
Oscar Actors: Winters, Shelley–Background, Career, Awards
November 23, 2020 by
Research in Progress (November 15, 2020) Shelley Winters Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: Yes; mother opera singer Social Class: Race/Ethnicity/Religion Family: Education: Training: Teacher/Inspirational Figure: Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: Broadway Debut: 1941; aged 21 Film Debut: 1943 Breakthrough Role: A Double Life, 1947; aged 27 Oscar Role: Diary of Anne Frank, 1959; age 40 […]
Oscar Actors: Ferrer, Jose–Background, Career, Awards (Cum Advantage, Tony)
November 18, 2020 by
He was the first Puerto Rican-born actor, as well as the first Hispanic actor, to win an Academy Award (in 1950 for Cyrano de Bergerac).
