Anne Baxter Biography

Anne Baxter, Actress
Occup.Actress
FromUSA
BornMay 7, 1923
Michigan City, Indiana, U.S.
DiedDecember 12, 1985
New York City, New York, U.S.
CauseAneurysm
Aged62 years
Early Life
Anne Baxter was born on May 7, 1923, in Michigan City, Indiana, United States. She was the child of Kenneth Stuart Baxter, a sales executive, and Catherine Dorothy Wright. Anne wanted doing arts from a very early age, a feature she may have inherited from her maternal grandparents, Frank Lloyd Wright as well as Catherine Tobin. She researched acting under the tutelage of her great-aunt, Sophie Rosenstein, as well as distinguished instructor Maria Ouspenskaya.

Increase to Fame
Anne's acting occupation started at the age of 13 by showing up in a radio play. She had a solid commitment to acting, as well as at the age of 16, she obtained a six-month agreement deal from famed film manufacturer Samuel Goldwyn. Anne later made her Hollywood debut in the movie "20 Mule Team" in 1940.

Throughout the 1940s, Anne secured various acting roles, yet her big break came in 1946 when she starred as Sophie MacDonald in the movie "The Razor's Edge". This role earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Job Highlights
Anne Baxter is best kept in mind for her role as Eve Harrington in the 1950 film "All About Eve", in which she starred along with Bette Davis, George Sanders, and Celeste Holm. The film revolves around jealousy and also passion worldwide of movie theater and also was a crucial and box office success. Anne's impressive efficiency gathered critical acclaim and gained her an Academy Award election for Best Actress.

Throughout her profession, Anne also starred in several successful films like "A Ticket to Tomahawk" (1950), "The Ten Commandments" (1956), "I Confess" (1953), as well as "Cimarron" (1960). She proceeded acting in movies throughout the 1960s as well as 1970s.

Along with her movie profession, Anne Baxter ventured right into tv as well as appeared in numerous television programs and also mini-series. She gained prominent acknowledgment for her role as Olga, a bad queen, in the television collection "Batman" and also as Irene Adler in an episode of "Colombo.".

Anne was just as dedicated to her phase profession, handling roles in Broadway manufacturings like "Applause", the musical version of "All About Eve", and "Irene.".

Personal Life
In 1946, Anne married renowned actor John Hodiak, as well as with each other, they had a child named Katrina Hodiak. The couple separated in 1953. Anne later on wed Randolph Galt, an Australian rancher, in 1960. The couple had 2 daughters named Melissa as well as Maginel Galt before their divorce in 1969.

Anne was likewise associated with humanitarian work, specifically with the company UNICEF, as well as had a passion for composing. She published her memoir, "Intermission: A True Story", in 1976.

Fatality and also Legacy
Anne Baxter experienced a huge stroke on December 8, 1985, in New York City, as well as died eight days later on, on December 16, 1985, aged 62. Her fatality was a huge loss to the show business, as she had actually constantly contributed unforgettable performances throughout her profession. She is remembered as one of the most versatile and distinguished stars from the golden era of Hollywood. Anne's heritage remains to motivate many budding stars as well as starlets around the world.

Our collection contains 6 quotes who is written / told by Anne.

Related authors: Frank Lloyd Wright (Architect), Bette Davis (Actress), Celeste Holm (Actress), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Samuel Goldwyn (Producer), George Sand (Novelist)

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6 Famous quotes by Anne Baxter

Small: I wasnt afraid to fail. Something good always comes out of failure
"I wasn't afraid to fail. Something good always comes out of failure"
Small: Its best to have failure happen early in life. It wakes up the Phoenix bird in you so you rise from the
"It's best to have failure happen early in life. It wakes up the Phoenix bird in you so you rise from the ashes"
Small: See into life, dont just look at it
"See into life, don't just look at it"
Small: Idleness is a constant sin, and labor is a duty. Idleness is the devils home for temptation and for unp
"Idleness is a constant sin, and labor is a duty. Idleness is the devil's home for temptation and for unprofitable, distracting musings; while labor profit others and ourselves"
Small: My grandfather Frank Lloyd Wright wore a red sash on his wedding night. That is glamour!
"My grandfather Frank Lloyd Wright wore a red sash on his wedding night. That is glamour!"
Small: In necessary things, unity in doubtful things, liberty in all things, charity
"In necessary things, unity; in doubtful things, liberty; in all things, charity"