Greer Garson
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
- 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"
- 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
- Garnered five consecutive Oscar nominations in the early to mid 1940s, a record tying that of Bette Davis' streak during the late 1930s
- 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
Awards
- 1939Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (August):Winner
- 1940Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 1940NBR Award - Best Acting:Winner
- 1940Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (September):Winner
- 1941Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (November):Winner
- 1941Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (September):Winner
- 1942Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 1942NBR Award - Best Acting:Winner
- 1942NYFCC Award - Best Actress:Nominated
- 1942Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (August):Winner
- 1943Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Winner
- 1943Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner
- 1944Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 1944Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner
- 1944Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (December):Winner
- 1944Gold Medal - Best Actress:Winner
- 1945Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 1945Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (July):Winner
- 1946Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 1947Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (December):Winner
- 1950Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (January):Winner
- 1951Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (January):Winner
- 1960NBR Award - Best Actress:Winner
- 1961Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 1961Golden Globe - Best Actress - Drama:Winner