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Luise Rainer (1910–2014)
Luise Rainer, the first thespian to win back-to-back Oscars, was born on January 12, 1910 in Dusseldorf, Germany, into a prosperous Jewish family. Her parents were Emilie (Königsberger) and Heinrich Rainer, a businessman. She took to the stage, and plied her craft on the boards in Germany. As a young actress, she was discovered by the legendary ...
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Died:(age 104) in Belgravia, London, England, UK |
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Actress (24 credits)
Actress (24 credits)
1984
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Dorothy Fielding / Maggie Koerner
Dorothy Fielding / Maggie Koerner
- The Lady and the Maid/Love Is Blind/The Babymakers
(1984)
... Dorothy Fielding
/ Maggie Koerner
1950-1957
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Inga Arlberg / Nina
Inga Arlberg / Nina
- The Stone Faces
(1957)
... Inga Arlberg
- The Seagull
(1950)
... Nina
1950-1953
Lux Video Theatre
(TV Series)
Caroline / Mrs. Page
Caroline / Mrs. Page
- A Bouquet for Caroline
(1953)
... Caroline
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (28 credits)
Self (28 credits)
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Archive footage (14 credits)
Archive footage (14 credits)
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A brief interview of 101-year-old Luise Rainer from her London flat was broadcast on the BBC World Service program "News Hour." See more »Alternate Names:
Louise RainerHeight:
5' 4" (1.63 m)
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I don't believe in acting. I think that people in life act, but when you are on the stage, or in my case also on screen, you have to be true. See more »Trivia:
Was forced to attend the Oscar ceremony by Louis B. Mayer to receive her Oscar. In the early Academy Awards ceremonies the winners were announced beforehand in the newspapers. A team of MGM staff arrived at her house and made her dress in appropriate evening wear, and rushed her to the show - just in time. See more »Nickname:
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