Greer Garson
Eileen Evelyn Greer Garson CBE (29 September 1904 – 6 April 1996) was a British-American actress and singer. She was a major star at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer who became popular during the Second World War for her portrayal of strong women on the homefront; listed by the Motion Picture Herald as one of America's top-10 box office draws from 1942 to 1946.
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| Born | Eileen Evelyn Greer Garson 29 September 1904 |
| Died | 6 April 1996 (aged 91) Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Sparkman-Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom (1904–1996) United States (1951–1996) |
| Alma mater | King's College London University of Grenoble |
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| Years active | 1932–1986 |
| Political party | Republican |
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The fourth most-nominated woman for the Best Actress Oscar, Garson received seven Academy Award nominations, including a record-tying (with Bette Davis) five consecutive nominations (1941–1945) in the actress category, winning for her performance in the title role of the 1942 film Mrs. Miniver.
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