Research in Progress (Jan 23, 2021) Leslie Caron Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: Yes. mother dancer Social Class: Upper-Middle; father chemist Nationality: French Race/Ethnicity/Religion Family: Education: Training: Teacher/Inspirational Figure: Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: Broadway Debut: Film Debut: American in Paris, 1951, aged 20 Breakthrough Role: Oscar Role: Lili, 1953 Other Noms: L-Shaped Room, 1963 […]
Oscar Actors: Caron, Leslie–Background, Career, Awards (Cum Advantage, Emmy Award)
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Oscar Actors: Parker, Eleanor–Background, Career, Awards (Cum Advantage, Venice; Emmy Nom)
January 23, 2021 by
She was nominated three times for the Best Actress Oscar, for Caged (1950), Detective Story (1951), and Interrupted Melody (1955).
Oscar Actors: Crain, Jeanne–Background, Career, Awards (Oscar Nom, “Pinky”)
January 23, 2021 by
She received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress in the 1949 film Pinky, in which she played the leading role.
Oscar Actors: McGuire, Dorothy–Background, Career, Awards
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Dorothy McGuire was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for Gentleman’s Agreement (1947) and won the National Board of Review Award as Best Actress for Friendly Persuasion (1956).
Oscar Actors: Johnson, Celia–Background, Career, Awards
January 22, 2021 by
For Brief Encounter, she was nominated for the Best Actress Oscar. A six-time BAFTA Award nominee, she won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969).
