Spring Byington

Birth Name:

Spring Dell Byington

Birth Place:

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

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

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

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