Cast

Barbara Stanwyck

1907 – 1990

Active years (films on this site)

1937–1962

Genres

DramaRomanceComedyFantasyHorror

Schools and movements

Classical HollywoodFrench Poetic Realism and Classical Cinema

Directors worked with

Douglas Sirk2 filmsKing Vidor1 filmHoward Hawks1 filmFrank Capra1 filmPreston Sturges1 filmJulien Duvivier1 filmBilly Wilder1 filmEdward Dmytryk1 film

Biography

Barbara Stanwyck was an American actress and dancer. A stage, film, and television star, during her 60-year professional career she was known for her strong, realistic screen presence and versatility. She was a favorite of directors, including Cecil B. DeMille, Fritz Lang, and Frank Capra, and made 86 films in 38 years before turning to television. She received numerous accolades, including three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award, and was nominated for four Academy Awards.

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Awards and honours

International

• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series 1966
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie 1983
• Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award 1986

National / local

• Academy Honorary Award 1982
• AFI Life Achievement Award 1987
• SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award
• star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

9 films on this site

1. Stella Dallas 1937 · King Vidor · IMDb 7.4 · Cast
2. Ball of Fire 1941 · Howard Hawks · IMDb 7.7 · Cast
3. Meet John Doe 1941 · Frank Capra · IMDb 7.6 · Cast
4. The Lady Eve 1941 · Preston Sturges · IMDb 7.7 · Cast
5. Flesh and Fantasy 1943 · Julien Duvivier · IMDb 6.9 · Cast
6. Double Indemnity 1944 · Billy Wilder · IMDb 8.3 · Cast
7. All I Desire 1953 · Douglas Sirk · IMDb 7.0 · Cast
8. There's Always Tomorrow 1956 · Douglas Sirk · IMDb 7.4 · Cast
9. Walk on the Wild Side 1962 · Edward Dmytryk · IMDb 6.7 · Cast