Acting

Barbara Stanwyck

Born 16 July 1907 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA · Died 20 January 1990 at 82

Barbara Stanwyck (born Ruby Catherine Stevens; July 16, 1907 – January 20, 1990) was an American actress and dancer. A stage, film, and television star, during her 60-year professional career she was known for her strong, realistic screen presence and versatility. She was a favorite of directors, including Cecil B. DeMille, Fritz Lang, and Frank Capra, and made 86 films in 38 years before turning to television. She received numerous accolades, including three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award, and was nominated for four Academy Awards. Description above from the Wikipedia article Barbara Stanwyck, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia