Lauren Bacall
American actress and model
Betty Joan Perske, professionally known as Lauren Bacall, was an American actress. She was named the 20th-greatest female star of classic Hollywood cinema by the American Film Institute and received an Academy Honorary Award in 2009 in recognition of her contribution to the Golden Age of motion pictures.Wikipedia
| Born | September 16, 1924 |
| Hometown | New York City, U.S. |
| Net worth | $50 million |
| Height | 5'9" (1.74m) |
| Spouse | Jason Robards, Humphrey Bogart |
| Children | Sam Robards, Stephen Humphrey Bogart |
| Parents | Wulf William Perski, Natalie Alberta Bacall |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actress in a Supporting Role | The Mirror Has Two Faces | Nominated |
| 1997 | Academy Award | Actress in a Supporting Role | The Mirror Has Two Faces | Nominated |
| 1997 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | The Mirror Has Two Faces | Winner |
| 1997 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role | The Mirror Has Two Faces | Winner |
| 1980 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | The Rockford Files | Nominated |
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