Most Recent Role: Constance Colby Patterson on The Colbys
Gender: Female
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York
Birthday: 7-16-1907
Birth Name: Ruby Katherine Stevens
Date of Death: 1-20-1990
Cause of Death: Congestive heart failure
Gender: Female
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York
Birthday: 7-16-1907
Birth Name: Ruby Katherine Stevens
Date of Death: 1-20-1990
Cause of Death: Congestive heart failure
Barbara Stanwyck aka Ruby Stevens was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1907 to Byron Stevens and Catherine McGee Stevens. Her pregnant mother died when a drunk pushed her off a moving trolley, not long before her father abandoned the family. Ruby was now an orphan at age four, she was raised in foster homes and by her older showgirl sister. At 13, she began working as a fashion model and by the...
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Checkmate
Thursday 22 May 1986 on ABC
The shooting incident aboard Zach's yacht leaves one victim fighting for survival; Fallon and Jeff indulge in a private celebration, but Fallon's joy is short-lived; Monica's surprise discovery leaves her anguished; and another arrest is made.
Barbara loved horses and the outdoors.
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She was voted the 40th "Greatest Movie Star of All Time" by Entertainment Weekly.
(edit) Her wicked portrayal as Phyllis Dietrichson in "Double Indemnity" (1944) was ranked #8 on the American Film Institute's villains list of the "100 Years of The Greatest Screen Heroes and Villains."
(edit) Barbara Stanwyck has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located at 1751 Vine St.
(edit) Barbara Stanwyck attended Erasmus Hall High School, the same school which Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond also attended. (edit)
(edit) Her wicked portrayal as Phyllis Dietrichson in "Double Indemnity" (1944) was ranked #8 on the American Film Institute's villains list of the "100 Years of The Greatest Screen Heroes and Villains."
(edit) Barbara Stanwyck has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located at 1751 Vine St.
(edit) Barbara Stanwyck attended Erasmus Hall High School, the same school which Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond also attended. (edit)
Barbara Stanwyck: I'm a tough old broad from Brooklyn. I intend to go on acting until I'm ninety and they won't need to paste my face with make-up.
(edit) Barbara Stanwyck: Eyes are the greatest tool in film. Mr Capra taught me that. Sure it's nice to say very good dialogue, if you can get it. But great movie acting - watch the eyes!
(edit) Barbara Stancwyck (on her name change): I couldn't remember my name for weeks. I'd be at the theatre and hear them calling 'Miss Stanwyck, Miss Stanwyck,' and I'd think 'Where is that dame? Why doesn't she answer? By crickey, it's me! (edit) Barbara Stanwyck (on her role in "The Locked Door"): No stench bomb ever made people walk out of a theater as fast as that picture did. (edit) Barbara Stanwyck: There is a point in portraying surface vulgarity where tragedy and comedy are very close. (edit)
(edit) Barbara Stanwyck: Eyes are the greatest tool in film. Mr Capra taught me that. Sure it's nice to say very good dialogue, if you can get it. But great movie acting - watch the eyes!
(edit) Barbara Stancwyck (on her name change): I couldn't remember my name for weeks. I'd be at the theatre and hear them calling 'Miss Stanwyck, Miss Stanwyck,' and I'd think 'Where is that dame? Why doesn't she answer? By crickey, it's me! (edit) Barbara Stanwyck (on her role in "The Locked Door"): No stench bomb ever made people walk out of a theater as fast as that picture did. (edit) Barbara Stanwyck: There is a point in portraying surface vulgarity where tragedy and comedy are very close. (edit)
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The Colbys
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The Thorn Birds
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Barbara Stanwyck Show
Alicia |
Dynasty
Constance Colby |
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Alcoa Theatre
Three Years Dark Midge Varney |
Charlie's Angels
Toni's Boys Antonia McQueen |
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Christopher Closeup
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Christopher Closeup
The Two Worlds of Ann Foster Host |
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Dick Powell Show
Special Assignment Irene Phillips |
Ford Theatre: All Star Theatre
Sudden Silence Irene Frazier |
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"One of the all-time greats"Perfect Barbara Stanwyck is one of those very rare actresses that was ahead of her time and strong-willed enough to go after what she wanted. Talented, beautiful and that silky voice of hers hold you mesmerized as she literally takes you on one heck of ride. Continue » Posted Apr 21, 2008 12:16 pm PST |
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