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She was born Deborah Jane Kerr-Trimmer in Helensburgh, Scotland, and originally trained as a ballet dancer, first appearing on stage at Sadler's Wells in 1938. Having switched careers, she found immediate success as an actress, following up her debut in the British film, Contraband, in 1940. It was her role as a troubled nun in Michael Powell's Black Narcissus in 1947 which brought her to the attention of Hollywood producers.
Her "English" accent and manner led to a succession of roles, of which the only real departure from stereotype was in From Here to Eternity ( 1953). However, her most famous role was as the governess Anna Leonowens in the film version of the RodgersRichard Rodgers ( June 18, 1902 December 30, 1979) was one of the great composers of musical theater, best known for his song writing partnerships with Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. He received countless awards including Pulitzers, Tonys, Oscars, and HammersteinOscar Hammerstein II ( July 12, 1895 August 23, 1960) was a writer and producer of musical comedies for almost forty years. His grandfather, Oscar Hammerstein I, was an opera impresario, and his uncle was a successful Broadway producer. While a college st musical The King and IThe King and I is a musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, with a script based on Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon. The plot comes from the autobiographical story of Anna Leonowens, who became governess to the children of King Mo. She was also well-known for her role opposite Cary GrantCary Grant ( January 18, 1904 November 29, 1986) was an English-born American film actor. He was perhaps the foremost exemplar of the debonair leading man, not only handsome, but witty and charming. Born Archibald Alexander Leach in Bristol, he had a conf in An Affair to RememberAn Affair to Remember is a 1957 movie. Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr star as a couple who meet on an ocean liner and promise to reunite in six months at the top of the Empire State Building if they still love each other. On the day of their scheduled rendez.
An un-successful six-time nominee for an Academy AwardBob Hope received two honorary Oscars for his contributions to cinema. The Academy Awards (often better known as Oscars) are the most prominent film award in the United States. The Awards are granted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, a p, she was finally awarded an honorary OscarThe Academy Honorary Award is given irregularly to celebrate achievements that are not covered by the competitive. In the early years it was often used to reward accomplishments that did not fit in existing categories. This subsequently led to several new in recognition of the "perfection, discipline and elegance" of her screen work.
Deborah Kerr's Academy Award-nominated performances (all for Best Actress):