Barbara Stanwyck
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Birth Name: Ruby Catherine Stevens
Born: 16 July 1907 Died: 20 January 1990
Country of origin: United States
Height: 5' 5"
Relationship Status: Married
Partner: Robert Taylor
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“Making her debut in the acclaimed Broadway show, Burlesque, Barbara Stanwyck gained accolades for her sensitive and moving performance. Soon after, she began appearing in films, making a breakthrough with Stella Dallas (1937) that earned her the first Oscar nomination of her career. Stanwyck had a penchant for roles that required her to portray unlikeable characters in a sympathetic light. She was adept at comedic roles, appearing in films like Ball of Fire (1941), The Lady Eve (1941) and You Belong to Me (1941). She balanced out her lighthearted roles with parts in noir thrillers.
For her role as a murderous wife in Double Indemnity, she received much praise and recognition. The film, which was made before the restrictions of the Hays Code, is widely considered as one of the ”
" 1945 - NOMINEE Best Actress in a Leading Role BARBARA STANWYCK as Phyllis Dietrichson in DOUBLE INDEMNITY 1944 | dir: Billy Wilder "
" RUBY CATHERINE STEVENSBorn: 16 July 1907Movies: 1927-1964Died: 20 January 1990"