Barbara Stanwyck

Acting

1929 — 1982 · 62 films

Lived

16 July 1907 — d. 1990

From

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Barbara Stanwyck (July 16, 1907 – January 20, 1990) was an American actress. A film and television star, she was known during her 60-year career as a consummate and versatile professional with a strong screen presence and was a favorite of directors including Cecil B. DeMille, Fritz Lang, and Frank Capra. After a short stint as a stage actress, she made 85 films in 38 years in Hollywood, before turning to television.