Luise Rainer

German-English actress with Academy Awards

Luise Rainer - German-English actress with Academy Awards
Born

January 12th, 1910
115 years ago

Died

December 30th, 2014
10 years ago — 104 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Germany

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Born in Germany, a celebrated actress gained prominence in the 1930s. Rainer starred in films such as 'The Great Ziegfeld' and 'The Good Earth'. Her performances earned her critical acclaim and two consecutive Academy Awards for Best Actress, making her the first to achieve this feat. After a successful early career in Hollywood, she relocated to Europe, where she continued to act in various productions. Rainer's contributions to cinema during her peak years solidified her legacy in film history.

Won Academy Awards for 'The Great Ziegfeld' and 'The Good Earth'

First actress to win consecutive Academy Awards

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