Actor profile

Barbara Stanwyck

A ruthless technician of comedy, noir, melodrama, and working-class intelligence.

American actor. Born 1907. Era: Classic Hollywood. Lane: Hard-edged versatility.

Known for

  • Double Indemnity
  • Stella Dallas
  • The Lady Eve
  • Ball of Fire

Ranking signals

  • Honorary Academy Award
  • AFI screen legend
  • Four Oscar nominations

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