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(1938–1981) Wood started her career as a child by appearing in films directed by Irving Pichel. Her first credited role was as an Austrian war refugee in the Pichel-directed "Tomorrow Is Forever" (1946). The following year, she played a child who does not believe in Santa Claus in the Christmas comedy-drama "Miracle on 34th Street" (1947). She appeared as a regular cast member in the television sitcom "The Pride of the Family" (1953). Two years later, she starred as a recalcitrant teenager in "Rebel Without a Cause," for which she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and received the Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer. [Wikipedia]

(Jul 16, 1907 – Jan 20, 1990) Stanwyck was known during her 60-year career as a consummate and versatile professional for her strong, realistic screen presence. A favorite of directors including Cecil B. DeMille, Fritz Lang and Frank Capra, she made 85 films in 38 years before turning to television. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked her eleventh on its list of the greatest female stars of Classic Hollywood Cinema. [Wikipedia]

(Nov 14, 1922 – Jul 7, 1973) Lake was best known for her femme fatale roles in film noirs with Alan Ladd during the 1940s and her peek-a-boo hairstyle. By the late 1940s, Lake's career began to decline, due in part to her alcoholism. She made only one film in the 1950s, but made several guest appearances on television. She returned to the big screen in 1966 in the film "Footsteps in the Snow" (1966), but the role failed to revitalize her career. [Wikipedia]

(Jun 30, 1917 – Mar 14, 1975) Hayward was best known for her film portrayals of women that were based on true stories. She achieved recognition for her dramatic abilities with the first of five academy award nominations for her performance as an alcoholic in "Smash-Up, the Story of a Woman" (1947). Her success continued through the 1950s as she received nominations for "My Foolish Heart" (1949), "With a Song in My Heart" (1952), and "I'll Cry Tomorrow" (1955), winning the award for her portrayal of death row inmate Barbara Graham in "I Want to Live!" (1958). [Wikipedia]

(29 Aug 1915 – 29 Aug 1982) Bergman was a popular Swedish actress who starred in a variety of European and American films, television movies, and plays. She won many accolades, including three Academy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, four Golden Globe Awards, and a BAFTA Award. [Wikipedia]

GENE TIERNEY (Nov 19, 1920 – Nov 6, 1991) Acclaimed for her great beauty, Tierney was best known for her portrayal of the title character in the film "Laura" (1944), and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as Ellen Berent Harland in "Leave Her to Heaven" (1945). [Wikipedia]

(4 May 1929 – 20 Jan 1993) Hepburn rose to stardom in the romantic comedy "Roman Holiday" (1953), for which she was the first actress to win an Oscar, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award for a single performance. That same year, Hepburn won a Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Play for her performance in "Ondine." [Wikipedia]

(Aug 6, 1911 – Apr 26, 1989) Ball appeared in several minor film roles in the 1930s and 1940s as a contract player for RKO, being cast as a chorus girl or in similar roles. During this time, she met Cuban bandleader Desi Arnaz, and the two eloped in November 1940. In 1951, she and Arnaz created the sitcom "I Love Lucy," a series that became one of the most beloved programs in television history. [Wikipedia]

(Born 19 February 2004) Brown is an English actress and model. She rose to prominence for her role as Eleven in the Netflix science fiction horror series "Stranger Things" (2016–present), for which she received Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress. In January 2018, she was cast to star in and produce the film adaptation of "The Enola Holmes Mysteries." She is the youngest person to be appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. [Wikipedia]

(Feb 8, 1921 – Jun 29, 1995) In the mid-1940s, Turner was one of the highest-paid actresses in the United States, with her films earning more than $50 million during her 18-year contract with MGM. Turner is frequently cited as a popular culture icon of Hollywood. [Wikipedia]

(Jun 21, 1921 – Feb 28, 2011) Russell was one of Hollywood's leading sex symbols in the 1940s and 1950s. Her first film role was in Howard Hughes' "The Outlaw" (1943). Bob Hope famously noted that "Culture is the ability to describe Jane Russell without moving your hands." [Wikipedia]

(Mar 2, 1919 – Dec 17, 2009) Jones third film role was a lead part as Bernadette Soubirous in "The Song of Bernadette" (1943), which earned her the Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Actress that year. [Wikipedia]

(Sep 17, 1931 – Jun 6, 2005) Bancroft was an American actress, director, screenwriter and singer. Respected for her acting prowess and versatility, Bancroft was the recipient of an Academy Award, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Tony Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. She is one of only 24 thespians to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting. [Wikipedia]

(17 Aug 1920 – 24 Oct 2015) O'Hara was known for playing fiercely passionate, but sensible heroines, often in westerns and adventure films. On numerous occasions, she worked with director John Ford and longtime friend John Wayne. O'Hara is considered one of the last stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood. [Wikipedia]

(Jun 10, 1922 – Jun 22, 1969) Garland was an American actress, singer, vaudevillian and dancer. With a career spanning 45 years, she attained international stardom as an actress in both musical and dramatic roles, as a recording artist, and on the concert stage. [Wikipedia]

(Apr 23, 1921 – Feb 19, 2007) Blair began her acting career on film in 1941. She is perhaps best remembered for playing Rosalind Russell's sister in "My Sister Eileen" (1942) and Rita Hayworth's best friend in "Tonight and Every Night" (1945). [Wikipedia]

(Aug 25, 1909 – Feb 28, 1993) Keeler was a Canadian-American actress, most famous for her on-screen pairing with Dick Powell in a string of successful early musicals at Warner Brothers, particularly "42nd Street" (1933). From 1928 to 1940, she was married to actor and singer Al Jolson. She retired from show business in the 1940s, but made a widely publicized comeback on Broadway in 1971. [Wikipedia]