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Fay Bainter

Acting

Born December 7, 1893 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Died April 16, 1968

Also known as Fay Okell Bainter

Biography

Fay Okell Bainter 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. Other notable films include Make Way for Tomorrow (1937), Woman of the Year (1942), State Fair (1945), and The Children's Hour (1960)

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Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1939
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1962 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Actress · 1939 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1939 · nominated

Filmography26 titles