Greer Garson

GREER GARSON d1996. English actress and singer. She was a major star at MGM popularized during WW2 for her portrayal of strong women on the homefront; listed by the MPH as one of America's Top 10 box office draws from 1942 to 1946. She is the fourth most nominated woman for the Best Actress Oscar. She received seven Academy Award nominations, including a record-tying five consecutive nominations (1941–45) in the Best Actress category. Finally winning the award for her performance in the title role of the 1942 film Mrs Miniver. She died in Texas aged 91 on April 6th 1996