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Debbie Reynolds

Acting

Born April 1, 1932 · El Paso, Texas, USA

Died December 28, 2016

Also known as Mary Frances Reynolds

Biography

Mary Frances "Debbie" Reynolds was an American actress, singer and dancer. She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer with her portrayal of Helen Kane in the 1950 film Three Little Words. Her breakout role was her first leading role, as Kathy Selden in Singin' in the Rain (1952).

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Awards & recognition

  • Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award · 2015
  • Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award · 2014
  • Satellite Award — Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture · 1997
  • National Board of Review Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1956
  • Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year · 1955
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  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series · 2000 · nominated
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · 1997 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Actress in a Musical · 1973 · nominated
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 1970 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Actress · 1965 · nominated
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · 1965 · nominated
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · 1957 · nominated
  • Golden Globe Award — New Star of the Year – Actress · 1951 · nominated

Filmography50+ titles

Singin' in the Rain

1952as Kathy Selden

Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales

2003as Herself

The Carol Burnett Show

1967as Self - Guest / Various Characters

Hollywood Squares

1998as Self - Panelist

Rugrats

1991as Lulu Johnson (voice)

The Golden Girls

1985as Truby

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962as Self

Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds

2017as Self

RuPaul's Drag Race

2009as Self - Guest Judge

The Penguins of Madagascar

2008as Granny Squirrel (voice)

Kim Possible

2002as Nana Possible (voice)

Family Guy

1999as Mrs. Wilson (voice)

That's Entertainment!

1974as Self - Host / Narrator

Tab Hunter Confidential

2015as Self

The Boys

2009as Self

Twentieth Century Fox: The First 50 Years

1997as Self

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

1998as Debbie Reynolds (voice)

Touched by an Angel

1994as Betty Poplovich

The Catered Affair

1956as Jane Hurley

June Bride

1948as Boo's Girlfriend at Wedding

Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes

2024as Self (archive footage)

That's Entertainment! III

1994as Self - Co-Host / Narrator

That's Entertainment, Part II

1976as (archive footage)

Alice

1976

How the West Was Won

1962as Lilith Prescott

Tammy and the Bachelor

1957as Tammy

What's My Line?

1950as Self

Will & Grace

1998as Bobbi Adler

That's Dancing!

1985

Charlotte's Web

1973as Charlotte (voice)

The Gazebo

1959as Nell Nash

The Colgate Comedy Hour

1950as Self

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

2007as Self

Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge

2001as Aggie Cromwell

Halloweentown

1998as Aggie Cromwell

Mother

1996as Beatrice Henderson

Wings

1990as Deedee Chappel

Roseanne

1988

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

1969as Self

The Dick Cavett Show

1968as Self - Guest

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1967as Self (uncredited)

The Rat Race

1960as Peggy Brown

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948as Self

Rugrats in Paris

2000as Lulu Pickles (voice)

The Bodyguard

1992as Debbie Reynolds

Behind the Candelabra

2013as Frances

The Brothers Warner

2008as Self

Return to Halloweentown

2006as Aggie Cromwell

Heaven & Earth

1993as Eugenia

Halloweentown High

2004as Aggie Cromwell