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Actress
Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Davis was an American actress with a career spanning more than 50 years and 100 acting credits.Wikipedia
| Born | April 5, 1908 |
| Hometown | Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Net worth | $2 million |
| Height | 5'3" (1.60m) |
| Spouse | Gary Merrill (m 1950 - 1960) , William Grant Sherry (m 1945 - 1950) , Arthur Farnsworth (m 1940 - 1943) , Harmon Oscar Nelson (m 1932 - 1938) |
| Children | B. D. Hyman |
| Parents | Harlow Morrell Davis , Ruth Augusta 'Ruthie' Favor |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Special | Little Gloria... Happy at Last | Nominated |
| 1980 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Special | White Mama | Nominated |
| 1979 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie | Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter | Winner |
| 1964 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Foreign Actress | What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? | Nominated |
| 1963 | Academy Award | Actress | What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? | Nominated |