Fay Bainter
Fay Bainter — who made her acting debut at the age of 4 in a hospital benefit performance — won the Academy Award as best supporting actress of 1938 for her role in "Jezebel."
She first appeared on the Broadway stage in 1909. In 1912, she joined Daly's Theater in New York and played leading roles in such productions as "East Is West," "Dodsworth," "She Stoops to Conquer," "Jealousy," "Lysistrata" and "Dream Girl."
In 1936, Bainter made her first motion picture, "Quality Street," in which she shared starring honors with Katharine Hepburn.
She also appeared in such films as "Cry Havoc," "State Fair," "Woman of the Year," "Young Tom Edison," "The War Against Mrs. Hadley," "Bill of Divorcement," "Our Town," "The Human Comedy," "Journey for Margaret," "The President's Lady" and "The Children's Hour."
On television, Bainter made appearances on the "Dr. Kildare," Donna Reed, Bob Hope, "Thriller," "Studio One" and "Ford Theater" shows.
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Academy Awards
| Year | Category | Work | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Best Supporting Actress | Jezebel | Win |
| 1938 | Best Actress | White Banners | Nomination |
| 1961 | Best Supporting Actress | The Children's Hour | Nomination |
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