Helen Hayes
Helen Hayes
Helen Hayes MacArthurwas an American actress whose career spanned almost 80 years. She eventually garnered the nickname "First Lady of American Theatre" and was one of 12 people who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony Award. Hayes also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian honor, from President Ronald Reagan in 1986...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth10 October 1900
CountryUnited States of America
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There is no racial or religious prejudice among people in the theater. The only prejudice is against bad actors, especially successful ones.
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There is only one terminal dignity - love.
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