Fay Bainter facts for kids
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Fay Bainter
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in Jezebel (1938)
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Fay Okell Bainter
December 7, 1893 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Died | April 16, 1968 (aged 74) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Occupation | Actress, Singer |
| Years active | 1910–1961 |
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Reginald Venable
(m. 1921; |
Fay Okell Bainter (born December 7, 1893 – died April 16, 1968) was a famous American actress. She starred in many movies and plays. Fay Bainter won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie Jezebel (1938). She also has a special star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Early Life and Stage Beginnings
Fay Bainter was born in Los Angeles, California. Her parents were Charles F. Bainter and Mary Okell. She started acting on stage when she was very young. In 1908, she appeared in a play called The County Chairman.
Her first big show on Broadway in New York City was in 1912. It was called The Rose of Panama. After that, she acted in many popular plays in New York. Some of these plays included East Is West and Dodsworth.
A Bright Career in Film
Fay Bainter became a movie star in 1934. Her first film was This Side of Heaven. In the same year, she also appeared in It Happened One Day. She quickly became very successful in movies.
In 1938, something amazing happened. Fay Bainter was nominated for two Academy Awards in the same year! She was nominated for Best Actress for White Banners. She was also nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Jezebel. She won the award for Best Supporting Actress. Only a few other actors have ever been nominated for two awards in one year.
Fay Bainter continued to act in many well-known films. In 1940, she played Mrs. Gibbs in Our Town. This movie was based on a famous play. In 1945, she was in the musical movie State Fair.
Her last Academy Award nomination was in 1961. This was for her role in the movie The Children's Hour. In 1962, she also appeared on a TV show called The Donna Reed Show.
Fay Bainter has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. You can find it at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. This star celebrates her great achievements in entertainment.
Personal Life
Fay Bainter married Reginald Venable on June 8, 1921. They got married in Riverside, California. Fay and Reginald had one son together. His name was Reginald Venable Jr., and he also became an actor.
Reginald Venable was an officer in the United States Navy. Fay Bainter and her husband are buried together. Their resting place is at Arlington National Cemetery. Fay Bainter was also the aunt of another actress, Dorothy Burgess.
Images for kids
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Fay Bainter in Jezebel (1938).
See also
In Spanish: Fay Bainter para niños
