Juanita Moore
American actress with Oscar nomination
Born
October 19th, 1914
110 years ago
Died
January 1st, 2014
11 years ago — 99 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Acted in numerous films and television shows throughout a lengthy career. Gained recognition for a performance in the film 'Imitation of Life' (1959), which explored themes of race and motherhood. Appeared in various other projects, including the television series 'Perry Mason' and 'The Twilight Zone'. Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for the role in 'Imitation of Life'.
Oscar nomination for 'Imitation of Life'
Roles in 'Perry Mason'
Appearance in 'The Twilight Zone'
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