American actress widely regarded as one of the finest of Hollywood's classical era, with two Academy Awards and 10 nominations over a career spanning six decades.
Background
Born Ruth Elizabeth Davis in Lowell, Massachusetts, she trained at the John Murray Anderson School of Theater in New York before signing with Universal in 1930.
Career
She became Warner Bros.’ top star in the late 1930s and 40s, fighting the studio in a famous 1936 contract suit. Her career revived in 1950 with “All About Eve” and again in 1962 with “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?”.
Style
Davis was known for her sharp diction, expressive eyes, and willingness to play unsympathetic women. She helped found the Hollywood Canteen during World War II and was the first woman elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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