Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Davis ( April 5, 1908 – October 6, 1989) was an American actress of film, television, and theater. With a career spanning 60 years, she is regarded as one of the greatest actresses in Hollywood history. She was noted for playing unsympathetic, sardonic characters, and was famous for her performances in a range of film genres, from contemporary crime melodramas to historical and period films, suspense horror, and occasional comedies, although her greatest successes were her roles in romantic dramas.
16/12/2018 Bette Davis - Actress 1. Profile :- *Davis in 1938 Born Ruth Elizabeth Davis April 5, 1908 Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. Died October 6, 1989 (aged 81) Neuilly-sur-Seine, France Resting place Forest Lawn Memorial Park Occupation Actress Years active 1929-1989 Spouse(s) Harmon Nelson (m. 1932; div. 1938) Arthur Farnsworth (m. 1940; died 1943) William Grant Sherry (m. 1945; div. 1950) Gary Merrill (m. 1950; div. 1960) Children 3, including Barbara Sherry 2. Introduction :- Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Davis ( April 5, 1908 – October 6, 1989) was an American actress of film, television, and theater. With a career spanning 60 years, she is regarded as one of the greatest actresses in Hollywood history. She was noted for playing unsympathetic, sardonic characters, and was famous for her performances in a range of film genres, from contemporary crime melodramas to historical and period films, suspense horror, and occasional comedies, al...