Anne Baxter was an American actress who is best known for her roles in All About Eve, The Ten Commandments, and The Magnificent Ambersons.
Personal and Family Life
Anne Baxter was born on May 7, 1923, in Michigan City, Indiana, to Kenneth Stuart Baxter and Catherine Dorothy Wright. Her mother was a descendant of the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright. When Anne was 11, her family moved to New York City, where she became inspired to pursue acting. She made her stage debut at the age of 13 in a Broadway production.
Career Highlights
Anne began her film career in Hollywood at 17, signing a seven-year contract with Twentieth Century-Fox. She gained recognition for her performance in The Razor’s Edge, which earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her most iconic role came in All About Eve as Eve Harrington. Throughout the 1950s, she starred in several notable films, including The Ten Commandments, which further established her as a leading actress.
Death and Legacy
Anne Baxter passed away on December 12, 1985, from a brain aneurysm in New York City at the age of 62. She left behind a rich legacy in film and television, remembered for her versatile performances and significant contributions to classic Hollywood cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| All About Eve | 1950-11-09 | Eve Harrington |
| The Magnificent Ambersons | 1942-07-10 | Lucy Morgan |
| The Ten Commandments | 1956-10-05 | Nefretiri |
| The Razor’s Edge | 1946-11-19 | Sophie MacDonald |
| Swamp Water | 1941-11-16 | Julie Keefer |
| 20 Mule Team | 1940-05-03 | Jean Johnson |
| Charley’s Aunt | 1941-08-01 | Amy Spettigue |
| Walk on the Wild Side | 1962-03-21 | Teresina Vidaverri |
| East of Eden | 1981-02-08 | Faye |
| Hotel | 1982-08-21 | Victoria Cabot |