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Barbara Stanwyck ( / ˈstænwɪk /; born Ruby Catherine Stevens; July 16, 1907 – January 20, 1990) was an American actress, model and dancer. A stage, film, and television star, during her 60-year professional career she was known for her strong, realistic screen presence and versatility.
Barbara Stanwyck. Actress: Double Indemnity. Today Barbara Stanwyck is remembered primarily as the matriarch of the family known as the Barkleys on the TV western The Big Valley (1965), wherein she played Victoria, and from the hit drama The Colbys (1985).
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Barbara Stanwyck. Actress: Double Indemnity. Today Barbara Stanwyck is remembered primarily as the matriarch of the family known as the Barkleys on the TV western The Big Valley (1965), wherein she played Victoria, and from the hit drama The Colbys (1985).
- July 16, 1907
- January 20, 1990
May 29, 2024 · Barbara Stanwyck, American motion-picture and television actress who played a wide variety of roles in more than 80 films but was best in dramatic parts as a strong-willed, independent woman of complex character. Her best-known movies included Stella Dallas (1937) and Double Indemnity (1944).
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Barbara Stanwyck (born Ruby Catherine Stevens, 1907–1990) was a prolific American actress and dancer who appeared in a total of 95 theatrically released full-length motion pictures.
TitleYearRoleNotes1927Fan dancer (uncredited)Robert Kane ProductionsFilm debut and ...1929Ann CarterFeature Productions, Inc.1929Mexicali RoseColumbia PicturesHer first starring role1930Kay ArnoldColumbia PicturesFirst film with Frank ...Jan 31, 2019 · Barbara Stanwyck was one of golden-age Hollywood’s most versatile and prolific actresses, starring in 85 films across a 60-year career. These include some of the definitive screwball comedies, classic film noirs and vivid melodramas, each showcasing her gift for portraying no-nonsense women: strivers, career women, femme fatales.
Jul 16, 2021 · In this piece originally published in our March 2019 issue, we celebrate the life and career of the great Barbara Stanwyck, an actress who brought humour to the darkest noir and injected malignancy into the brightest romantic comedy in a series of unforgettable performances.
