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Greer Garson Biography

Birth Name:Greer Garson

Birth Place:London, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Donated millions of dollars to both Santa Fe University and Southern Methodist University during construction of their drama department theaters
Originally wanting to become a teacher, she first started working at an advertising agency while acting in local stage productions
Following the expiration of her contract with MGM in 1954, she would rarely be seen in features again other than a select few appearances on stage and television
Discovered by MGM executive Louis B․ Mayer, she was signed to a contract in 1937 and subsequently moved to the United States where she began filming titles including "Goodbye, Mr․ Chips" and "Pride and Prejudice"
Responsible for the Oscars putting a limit of winners' speeches, as her acceptance speech in 1942 for "Mrs․ Miniver" lasted five minutes and 30 seconds
Garnered five consecutive Oscar nominations in the early to mid 1940s, a record tying that of Bette Davis' streak during the late 1930s