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Fay Wray Biography
Birth Name:Vina Fay Wray
Birth Place:Cardston, Alberta, Canada
Profession Actress, Writer, Camera department
Fast Facts
- In 2005, she received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame
- In 2003, she received the Palm Beach International Film Festival Legend in Film Award
- Was nominated as one of the 1926 Western Association of Motion Picture Advertisers' Baby Stars
- In August 1942, she got married to screenwriter Robert Riskin
- Was best known for her role in the 1933 film "King Kong․"
- In 1931, she was featured in the original Broadway play "Nikki․"
- Was one of the first entertainers to be featured on a Canada Post postage stamp
Awards
- 1928Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
- 1928Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
- 2006DVDX Award-Best Audio Commentary (New for DVD): nominated