Greer Garson

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Greer Garson Fast Facts:

Made her stage debut in 1932 in a production of Street Scene at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
Small-screen debut was in the BBC's Play Parade in 1937.
Received a career boost from her Oscar-nominated turn as Katherine in 1939's Goodbye, Mr. Chips, her first film role.
Appeared alongside fellow actor Walter Pidgeon in eight motion pictures, the first being 1941's Blossoms in the Dust.
Holds the record for longest Oscar acceptance speech for her 1943 Best Actress award for Mrs. Miniver.

Greer Garson Relationships:
Gayle D. Fogelson - Stepson
Richard Ney - Ex-husband
Nina Sophia Greer Garson - Mother
Edward Alec Abbot Snelson - Ex-husband
Elijah E. Fogelson - Husband (deceased)
George Garson - Father
Greer Garson Awards:
1943 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
1939 Oscar: Best Actress - Nominee
1945 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
1961 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Winner
1941 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
1942 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Winner
1944 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
1960 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
College:
University of London, London, England (BA, 1926)