Rosalind Russell
Birth Name:
Catherine Rosalind Russell
Birth Place:
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack, Writer
Fast Facts
- Honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1708 Vine Street
- Told her parents she was studying to become a teacher while away at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, all while secretly preparing for a career on stage
- Gained prominence in the comedy world after the two big hits "The Women" in 1939 and "His Girl Friday" the following year
- Originally signed with Universal Pictures in the early '30s, but pursued a contract with MGM not long after who would eventually sign her in 1934
- Co-star Cary Grant served as the best man at her wedding
- Refused to be placed in the Oscars' supporting actress category for her role in 1955's "Picnic"
Awards
- 1936Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (November):Winner
- 1937Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (July):Winner
- 1938Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (January):Winner
- 1938Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (March):Winner
- 1939Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (November):Winner
- 1939Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (January):Winner
- 1940Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (November):Winner
- 1940Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (November):Winner
- 1940Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner
- 1942Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (December):Winner
- 1942Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (July):Winner
- 1943Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 1943Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (May):Winner
- 1945Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (April):Winner
- 1946Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (October):Winner
- 1947Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 1947Golden Globe - Best Actress:Winner
- 1948Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 1948Golden Globe - Best Actress:Winner
- 1948Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner
- 1948Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (September):Winner
- 1954Golden Laurel - Top Female Comedy Performance:Nominated
- 1959Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 1959Golden Globe - Best Actress - Comedy or Musical:Winner
- 1959Golden Laurel - Top Female Comedy Performance:Winner
- 1960BAFTA Film Award - Best Foreign Actress:Nominated
- 1962Golden Globe - Best Actress - Comedy or Musical:Winner
- 1963Golden Globe - Best Actress - Comedy or Musical:Winner
- 1963Golden Laurel - Top Female Musical Performance:Nominated
- 1966Golden Laurel - Comedy Performance, Female:Nominated