
Bette Davis
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Biography
Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Davis (April 5, 1908 – October 6, 1989) was an American actress of film, television and theater. Noted for her willingness to play unsympathetic characters, she was highly regarded for her performances in a range of film genres; from contemporary crime melodramas to historical and period films and occasional comedies, though her greatest successes were her roles in romantic dramas. After appearing in Broadway plays, Davis moved to Hollywood in 1930, but her early films for Universal Studios were unsuccessful. She joined Warner Bros. in 1932 and established her career wi…
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Ruth Elizabeth Davis
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Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · TV

The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · TV

Perry Mason
1957 · TV

The Merv Griffin Show
1962 · TV

Late Night with David Letterman
1982 · TV

Golden Globe Awards
1944 · TV

What's My Line?
1950 · TV

The Dick Cavett Show
1968 · TV

Wagon Train
1957 · TV

Tony Awards
1956 · TV

The Virginian
1962 · TV

Intimate Portrait
1993 · TV