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One of the world's most famous and distinguished actresses, Dame Maggie Smith was born Margaret Natalie Smith in Essex. Her Scottish mother, Margaret (Hutton), worked as a secretary, and her English father, Nathaniel Smith, was a teacher at Oxford University. Smith has been married twice: to actor Robert Stephens and to playwright Beverley ...
The following American film actresses are listed alphabetically. It contains both actresses born American and those who acquired American nationality later. Some actors who are well known for both film and TV work are also included in the list of American television actresses. Meryl Streep Michelle Pfeiffer Jodie Foster Julia Roberts
- Meryl Streep. Summit, New Jersey, USA. 4,990 votes. Meryl Streep's remarkable ability to transform into any character has allowed her to portray a variety of sinister roles.
- Sandra Bullock. Arlington County, Virginia. 4,418 votes. Sandra Bullock, known for her infectious charm and wit, can surprise audiences with her talent for playing creepy roles.
- Kathy Bates. Memphis, Tennessee, USA. 3,778 votes. Kathy Bates is renowned for her unnerving, eerie portrayal of Annie Wilkes in the film adaptation of Stephen King's Misery.
- Julia Roberts. Smyrna, Georgia, USA. 3,884 votes. While Julia Roberts is primarily recognized for her romantic roles, her foray into darker characters has displayed her impressive range as an actress.
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- Meryl Streep as Sophie Zawistowski. Sophie's Choice (1982), directed by Alan Pakula. In Sophie's Choice, Meryl Streep's performance as a Polish survivor of the Holocaust is so beautifully shaded, so infused with every element of her character's light and darkness, that the mere feat of her mastering two full languages—she learned to speak both Polish and German for the part—almost seems like an afterthought.
- Vivien Leigh as Blanche DuBois. A Streetcar Named Desire (1951), directed by Elia Kazan. Tennessee Williams' Streetcar Desire documents the tragic mental deterioration of Blanche DuBois, a fading Southern belle who moves to New Orleans to join her sister and her brutish brother-in-law.
- Elizabeth Taylor as Martha. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), directed by Mike Nichols. Elizabeth Taylor won her second Academy Award blowing up the ingénue image minted in her Oscar winning-turn in Butterfield 8.
- Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara. Gone With The Wind (1939), directed by Victor Fleming. The most iconic Southerner in American history was played by a Brit—and one who almost didn't get the part.
A list of 49 American actresses who have worked in film and television, with brief biographies and photos. See who made the cut and who is missing from this collection of famous and talented performers.
Oct 1, 2023 · Initially featuring in silent movies, Garbo made the transition to sound and established herself as a masterful actress between 1930 and 1954. Ninotchka, Grand Hotel, Anna Karenina, and Queen ...
A personal ranking of the 100 greatest actresses of the classic Hollywood era, based on the opinion of a user named glasha-1. See the names, photos and biographies of the legendary stars, from Bette Davis to Elizabeth Taylor.
