Teresa Wright

Birth Name:

Muriel Teresa Wright

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Only actress to date to receive an Oscar nomination for her first three feature films
After seeing Helen Hayes star in Victoria Regina in 1936, she realized she wanted to pursue a career in acting
Quote: "I only ever wanted to be an actress, not a star․"
Discovered by Sam Goldwyn in 1940 and immediately signed to five-year contract and cast in "The Little Foxes", a role that would land her an Academy Award nomination the following year
Following an illustrious film career throughout the '40s and '50s, she would return to the stage in 1962
A star of "The Pride of the Yankees" in 1942, her name was called amongst the ball players in 2005 following her death

1941Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (November):Winner
1942Oscar - Best Actress in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1942NBR Award - Best Acting:Winner
1942Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (August):Winner
1942Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (October):Winner
1943Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
1943Oscar - Best Actress in a Supporting Role:Winner
1943NBR Award - Best Actress:Winner
1943Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (April):Winner
1949Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner
1958Primetime Emmy - Actress - Best Single Performance - Lead or Support:Nominated
1989Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated

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