Bette Davis
Born: 1908-04-05 Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 1989-10-06
Ruth Elizabeth 'Bette' Davis (April 5, 1908 – October 6, 1989) was an American actress of film, television and theater. Noted for her willingness to play unsympathetic characters, she was highly regarded for her performances in a range of film genres; from contemporary crime melodramas to historical and period films and occasional comedies, though her greatest successes were her roles in romantic dramas. After appearing in Broadway plays, Davis moved to Hollywood in 1930, but her early films for Universal Studios were unsuccessful. She joined Warner Bros. in 1932 and established her career with several critically acclaimed performances. In 1 ...
Acting (in our collection)
The Whales of August
(1987)
Murder with Mirrors
(1985)
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
(1982)
The Watcher in the Woods
(1980)
Death on the Nile
(1978)
Return from Witch Mountain
(1978)
Burnt Offerings
(1976)
The Anniversary
(1968)
The Nanny
(1965)
Where Love Has Gone
(1964)
Pocketful of Miracles
(1961)
The Virgin Queen
(1955)
The Star
(1952)
Phone Call from a Stranger
(1952)
All About Eve
(1950)
Mr. Skeffington
(1944)
Old Acquaintance
(1943)
The Man Who Came to Dinner
(1942)
Now, Voyager
(1942)
The Bride Came C.O.D.
(1941)
The Letter
(1940)
The Petrified Forest
(1936)