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Spring Byington Biography

Birth Name:Spring Dell Byington

Birth Place:Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960
  • Had two daughters, Phyllis and Lois, with Roy Carey Chandler
  • After working as an amateur actress in her school days, Byington joined the Elitch Garden Stock Company
  • Toured Argentina and Brazil during the early 1900s with a repertory company that performed American plays translated into Spanish and Portuguese
  • Quote: "It may sound trite, but I'm an actress strickly because I enjoy it․ And because I can't do anything else very well․"
  • Acquired a small coffee plantation in Brazil in 1958
  • Her interests included metaphysics, astrology and science fiction novels

Awards

  • 1939Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 1947Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
  • 1951Golden Globe-Best Actress - Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 1951Golden Laurel-Top Female Character Performance: winner
  • 1958Primetime Emmy-Best Continuing Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic or Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1959Primetime Emmy-Best Actress in a Leading Role (Continuing Character) in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1960Golden Laurel-Top Female Supporting Performance: nominated