The Children's Hour
1961
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Fay Okell Bainter (December 7, 1893 – April 16, 1968) was an American film and stage actress. She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Jezebel (1938) and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Fay Bainter was an Oscar-winning actress who started her career as a child performer in 1898. She appeared in many films and plays, often as a sympathetic or understanding mother, aunt or wife, and was nominated for four Oscars.
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Broadway actress who made her screen debut in 1934 and, four years later, earned simultaneous Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress ("Jezebel," for which she won) and Best Actress ("White Banners"). Often in matriarchal roles, Bainter was also acclaimed for "The Children's Hour"...
Fay Bainter was a character actress whose career on stage, screen and television spanned six decades of considerable success. She began her acting life on stage as a child performer and she had a successful Broadway career before she appeared in movies.
Jan 31, 2024 · Roll out the red carpet as we pay tribute to Fay Bainter, a Hollywood legend whose talent knows no bounds. 🌟In this riveting series, we'll delve into Fay Ba...
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Actress Born Dec. 7, 1893 in Los Angeles, CA. Died April 16, 1968 in Hollywood Hills, CA. F ay Bainter — who made her acting debut at the age of 4 in a hospital benefit performance — won the...
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Fay Bainter was an American film and stage actress who won an Oscar for Jezebel (1938) and was nominated for White Banners (1938). She also appeared in Our Town, State Fair, The Children's Hour and many other films and TV shows.
