Bette Davis (1908–1989)

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Other Works:

Unsold pilot: In 1965 she starred in a pilot, "The Decorator", with Ed Begley and Mary Wickes. See more »

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Height:

5' 3" (1.60 m)

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Personal Quote:

[commenting about her mother, an aspiring actress] I had to be the monster for both of us. See more »

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Trivia:

She claimed to have given the Academy Award the nickname "Oscar" after her first husband, Harmon Nelson, whose middle name was Oscar, although she later withdrew that claim. Most sources say it was named by Academy librarian and eventual executive director Margaret Herrick, who thought the statuette resembled her Uncle Oscar. See more »

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Trademark:

Often played assertive, uncompromising, aggressive and even ruthless women, though never less than compelling See more »

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Nickname:

The Fifth Warner Brother See more »

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Star Sign:

Aries