Lauren Bacall

Date of Birth: September 16, 1924

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Date of Death: August 12, 2014

Biography

Lauren Bacall, born Betty Joan Perske, was an iconic American actress known for her distinctive voice and sultry looks. Born on September 16, 1924, in The Bronx, New York City, she began her career as a model before making her film debut with “To Have and Have Not” (1944), where she starred opposite her future husband, Humphrey Bogart. Bacall’s on-screen chemistry with Bogart was electric, leading to further collaborations in “The Big Sleep” (1946), “Dark Passage” (1947), and “Key Largo” (1948). Her career spanned more than six decades, with notable performances in films such as “How to Marry a Millionaire” (1953), “Designing Woman” (1957), and “Murder on the Orient Express” (1974). Bacall also had a successful stage career, winning Tony Awards for her performances in “Applause” (1970) and “Woman of the Year” (1981). Bacall’s personal life was as compelling as her professional one. She married Bogart in 1945, and they remained together until his death in 1957. She later married actor Jason Robards, with whom she had a son, but they divorced in 1969. Bacall continued to work in film and theater until her death on August 12, 2014, leaving behind an indelible legacy as one of Hollywood’s most enduring stars.

5 Interesting Facts about Lauren Bacall

1. Lauren Bacall was discovered by the wife of director Howard Hawks, who saw her on the cover of “Harper’s Bazaar” magazine.

2. She was awarded an honorary Oscar in 2009 in recognition of her central place in the Golden Age of motion pictures.

3. Bacall was known for her trademark voice, which she developed by training herself to speak in a lower, huskier tone.

4. She was a cousin of Shimon Peres, the former President and Prime Minister of Israel.

5. Bacall was an outspoken political activist and was blacklisted during the McCarthy era for her liberal views.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Lauren Bacall

1. “Imagination is the highest kite one can fly.”

2. “I am not a has-been. I am a will-be.”

3. “Find me a man who’s interesting enough to have dinner with and I’ll be happy.”

4. “You can’t always be a leading lady.”

5. “I think your whole life shows in your face and you should be proud of that.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of her career, Lauren Bacall’s net worth was reported to be around $50 million.

Children

Lauren Bacall had three children. She had two children with Humphrey Bogart: a son, Stephen Humphrey Bogart, born in 1949, and a daughter, Leslie Howard Bogart, born in 1952. She also had a son, Sam Robards, with her second husband, Jason Robards.