Eva Marie Saint
American actress; On the Waterfront
Born
July 4th, 1924
100 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actress gained prominence in the 1950s. A celebrated performance in 'On the Waterfront' earned an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Featured in iconic films such as 'North by Northwest' and 'The Tin Star.' Television credits include the series 'The Twilight Zone' and 'Personality.' Throughout a lengthy career, appeared in various stage productions, winning a Tony Award for her work in 'The Skin of Our Teeth.'
Won an Academy Award for 'On the Waterfront'
Starred in 'North by Northwest'
Featured in 'The Twilight Zone'
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