Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall (1924–2014) was an American actress known for her husky voice, poised screen presence, and roles in films including To Have and Have Not and The Big Sleep.

To Have and Have Not: A 1944 film noir adventure directed by Howard Hawks and starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Bacall’s film debut opposite Humphrey Bogart established her screen persona.
Humphrey Bogart: An American actor whose roles in films such as Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon made him a major Hollywood star. Their romance and repeated screen partnership made them one of classic Hollywood’s best-known couples.
New York City: The most populous city in the United States and a major center of arts, finance, and media. Bacall was born and raised in New York before moving into modeling and acting.
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress: An annual Academy Award honoring an outstanding supporting performance by an actress in a film. Bacall received her only competitive Oscar nomination in this category for The Mirror Has Two Faces.
The Big Sleep: A 1946 film noir directed by Howard Hawks, based on Raymond Chandler’s novel. Bacall reunited with Bogart in this defining showcase of their screen chemistry.
Howard Hawks: An American film director whose work spans genres including crime, comedy, and westerns. Hawks discovered Bacall and directed her in her first two films.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts: A performing arts conservatory in New York City founded in 1884. Bacall studied acting there before pursuing stage and screen work.
Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play: A Tony Award category recognizing a leading actress’s performance in a Broadway play. Bacall won twice in this category, for Applause and Woman of the Year.
Dark Passage: A 1947 film noir directed by Delmer Daves and starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Its subjective camera opening places Bacall at the center of a distinctive Bogart collaboration.
Betty Joan Perske: Lauren Bacall’s birth name, used before she adopted her professional name. Her transition from Betty Joan Perske to Lauren Bacall marked her entry into professional acting.

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