Bette Davis
Bette Davis
Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Daviswas an American actress of film, television and theater. Regarded as one of the greatest actresses in Hollywood history, she was noted for her willingness to play unsympathetic, sardonic characters and was reputed for her performances in a range of film genres, from contemporary crime melodramas to historical and period films and occasional comedies, although her greatest successes were her roles in romantic dramas...
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth5 April 1908
CityLowell, MA
Bette Davis quotes about
titles
I will never be below the title.
evil-people actresses never-forget
Evil people you never forget them. And that's the aim of any actress-never to be forgotten.
larger-than-life has-beens uncompromising
I have been uncompromising, peppery, intractable, monomaniacal, tactless, volatile, and oftentimes disagreeable... I suppose I'm larger than life.
night belts seats
Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy night! - As Margo Channing in All About Eve
fake-people ukulele mirrors
Good actors I've worked with all started out making faces in a mirror, and you keep making faces all your life.
broadway reason broadway-shows
The only reason anyone goes to Broadway is because they can't get work in the movies.
generations brando my-generation
I was the Marlon Brando of my generation.
movie looks
Technicolor makes me look like death warmed over.
couple age want
If you want a thing done well, get a couple of old broads to do it.
movie gambling actors
I don't take the movies seriously, and anyone who does is in for a headache.
time women originals
She's the original good time who was had by all.
movie inspiring stars
Oh, don't let's ask for the moon. We've already got the stars.
successful three analysis
Psychoanalysis. Almost went three times - almost. Then I decided what was peculiar about me was probably what made me successful. I've seen some very talented actors go into analysis and really lose it.
pride proud oscars
I have always felt proud of my Oscars and my numerous nominations. This pride is due to the fact it was the result of voters from the members of my own profession. This, of course, is a great compliment for one's work. I hope each winner of an Oscar is as thrilled as I was when I received mine.