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Bette Davis

Bio: Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Davis (April 5, 1908 – October 6, 1989) was an American actress of film, television and theater. Noted for her willingness to play unsympathetic characters, she was highly regarded for her performances in a range of film genres; from contemporary crime melodramas to historical and period films and occasional comedies, though her greatest successes were her roles in romantic dramas
Born: Sun, Apr 05 1908
Birthplace: Lowell, Massachusetts, USA

Death: Fri, Oct 06 1989
Bette Davis is 81 years old
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Poster of Faye
Faye
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Faye as 'Self - Actor (archive footage), Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 15 2024
Poster of Madonna: Madame X
Madonna: Madame X
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Madonna: Madame X as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 23 2021
Poster of Mike Wallace Is Here
Mike Wallace Is Here
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Mike Wallace Is Here as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 2019
Poster of Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 2018
Poster of Always at The Carlyle
Always at The Carlyle
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Always at The Carlyle as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 2018
Poster of Bette Davis: Larger Than Life
Bette Davis: Larger Than Life
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Bette Davis: Larger Than Life as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 18 2017
Poster of Bette and Joan
Bette and Joan
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Bette and Joan as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2017
Poster of Listen to Me Marlon
Listen to Me Marlon
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Listen to Me Marlon as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 29 2015
Poster of Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire
Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire as 'Self - Actress (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 2014
Poster of And the Oscar Goes To...
And the Oscar Goes To...
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in And the Oscar Goes To... as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 2014
Poster of Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 29 2013
Poster of Footsteps on the Ceiling
Footsteps on the Ceiling
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Footsteps on the Ceiling as 'Margo Channing (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of The Travels of Kinuyo Tanaka
The Travels of Kinuyo Tanaka
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in The Travels of Kinuyo Tanaka as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 17 2009
Poster of Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis
Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 2009
Poster of 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 02 2009
Poster of Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 23 2007
Poster of Jezebel: Legend of the South
Jezebel: Legend of the South
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Jezebel: Legend of the South as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 30 2006
Poster of Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Stardust: The Bette Davis Story as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 03 2006
Poster of Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition
Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of The Petrified Forest: Menace in the Desert
The Petrified Forest: Menace in the Desert
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in The Petrified Forest: Menace in the Desert as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 18 2005
Poster of The Adventures of Errol Flynn
The Adventures of Errol Flynn
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in The Adventures of Errol Flynn as 'Queen Elizabeth (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 05 2005
Poster of Complicated Women
Complicated Women
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Complicated Women as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 06 2003
Poster of Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 2002
Poster of Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 07 2001
Poster of Backstory: 'All About Eve'
Backstory: 'All About Eve'
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Backstory: 'All About Eve' as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 2000
Poster of The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1997
Poster of Frank Capra's American Dream
Frank Capra's American Dream
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Frank Capra's American Dream as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Joan Crawford: Always the Star
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Joan Crawford: Always the Star as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 1996
Poster of Intimate Portrait: Bette Davis
Intimate Portrait: Bette Davis
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Intimate Portrait: Bette Davis as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 26 1996
Poster of Biography: Bette Davis — If Looks Could Kill
Biography: Bette Davis — If Looks Could Kill
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Biography: Bette Davis — If Looks Could Kill as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 13 1994
Poster of All About Bette
All About Bette
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in All About Bette as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 17 1994
Poster of Wicked Stepmother
Wicked Stepmother
Bette Davis was 80 in Wicked Stepmother as 'Miranda Pierpoint'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1989
Poster of Hairway to the Stars
Hairway to the Stars
Bette Davis was 80 in Hairway to the Stars as 'Self [Archive Footage]'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind
The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind
Bette Davis was 80 in The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1988
Poster of The Whales of August
The Whales of August
Bette Davis was 79 in The Whales of August as 'Libby Strong'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 14 1987
Poster of Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood
Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood
Bette Davis was 79 in Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1987
Poster of As Summers Die
As Summers Die
Bette Davis was 78 in As Summers Die as 'Hannah Loftin'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 18 1986
Poster of Directed by William Wyler
Directed by William Wyler
Bette Davis was 78 in Directed by William Wyler as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1986
Poster of Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend
Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend
Bette Davis was 78 in Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend as 'Self (from All About Eve [1950]) (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1986
Poster of Bette Davis at the Cinémathèque Française
Bette Davis at the Cinémathèque Française
Bette Davis was 77 in Bette Davis at the Cinémathèque Française as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Murder with Mirrors
Murder with Mirrors
Bette Davis was 76 in Murder with Mirrors as 'Carrie Louise Serrocold'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 20 1985
Poster of Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
Bette Davis was 76 in Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Going Hollywood: The '30s
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Bette Davis was 75 in Going Hollywood: The '30s as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Right of Way
Right of Way
Bette Davis was 75 in Right of Way as 'Miniature Dwyer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 21 1983
Poster of Bette Davis: The Benevolent Volcano
Bette Davis: The Benevolent Volcano
Bette Davis was 75 in Bette Davis: The Benevolent Volcano as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 02 1983
Poster of Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Bette Davis was 74 in Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1983
Poster of Showbiz Goes to War
Showbiz Goes to War
Bette Davis was 74 in Showbiz Goes to War as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1982
Poster of Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Bette Davis was 74 in Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid as '(in "Deception") (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1982
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
Bette Davis was 73 in Night of 100 Stars as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of A Piano for Mrs. Cimino
A Piano for Mrs. Cimino
Bette Davis was 73 in A Piano for Mrs. Cimino as 'Esther McDonald Cimino'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 03 1982
Poster of Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Bette Davis was 73 in Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers! as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Family Reunion
Family Reunion
Bette Davis was 73 in Family Reunion as 'Elizabeth Winfield'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 1981
Poster of Skyward
Skyward
Bette Davis was 72 in Skyward as 'Billie Dupree'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1980
Poster of The Watcher in the Woods
The Watcher in the Woods
Bette Davis was 72 in The Watcher in the Woods as 'Mrs. Aylwood'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 1980
Poster of White Mama
White Mama
Bette Davis was 71 in White Mama as 'Estelle Malone'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 05 1980
Poster of Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter
Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter
Bette Davis was 71 in Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter as 'Lucy Mason'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 13 1979
Poster of The Horror Show
The Horror Show
Bette Davis was 70 in The Horror Show as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 06 1979
Poster of Death on the Nile
Death on the Nile
Bette Davis was 70 in Death on the Nile as 'Marie Van Schuyler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1978
Poster of Return from Witch Mountain
Return from Witch Mountain
Bette Davis was 69 in Return from Witch Mountain as 'Letha Wedge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 1978
Poster of Death on the Nile: Making of Featurette
Death on the Nile: Making of Featurette
Bette Davis was 69 in Death on the Nile: Making of Featurette as 'Marie Van Schuyler (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of The Disappearance of Aimee
The Disappearance of Aimee
Bette Davis was 68 in The Disappearance of Aimee as 'Minnie Kennedy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 1976
Poster of Burnt Offerings
Burnt Offerings
Bette Davis was 68 in Burnt Offerings as 'Aunt Elizabeth'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 18 1976
Poster of Hello Mother, Goodbye!
Hello Mother, Goodbye!
Bette Davis was 66 in Hello Mother, Goodbye!
Movie Released: Wed, May 15 1974
Poster of Scream, Pretty Peggy
Scream, Pretty Peggy
Bette Davis was 65 in Scream, Pretty Peggy as 'Mrs. Elliott'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 24 1973
Poster of The Men Who Made the Movies: King Vidor
The Men Who Made the Movies: King Vidor
Bette Davis was 64 in The Men Who Made the Movies: King Vidor as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Bette Davis
Bette Davis
Bette Davis was 64 in Bette Davis as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 1972
Poster of The Judge and Jake Wyler
The Judge and Jake Wyler
Bette Davis was 64 in The Judge and Jake Wyler as 'Judge Meredith'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 02 1972
Poster of The Scopone Game
The Scopone Game
Bette Davis was 64 in The Scopone Game as ''A vecchia'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 28 1972
Poster of Madame Sin
Madame Sin
Bette Davis was 63 in Madame Sin as 'Madame Sin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 15 1972
Poster of Bunny O'Hare
Bunny O'Hare
Bette Davis was 63 in Bunny O'Hare as 'Bunny O'Hare'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 18 1971
Poster of Connecting Rooms
Connecting Rooms
Bette Davis was 62 in Connecting Rooms as 'Wanda Fleming'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1970
Poster of The Anniversary
The Anniversary
Bette Davis was 59 in The Anniversary as 'Mrs. Taggart'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1968
Poster of The Nanny
The Nanny
Bette Davis was 57 in The Nanny as 'Nanny'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 07 1965
Poster of The Decorator
The Decorator
Bette Davis was 57 in The Decorator as 'Liz'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 09 1965
Poster of Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte
Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte
Bette Davis was 56 in Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte as 'Charlotte Hollis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 1964
Poster of Where Love Has Gone
Where Love Has Gone
Bette Davis was 56 in Where Love Has Gone as 'Mrs. Gerald Hayden'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 02 1964
Poster of Hollywood and the Stars
Hollywood and the Stars
Bette Davis was 56 in Hollywood and the Stars as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 04 1964
Poster of Dead Ringer
Dead Ringer
Bette Davis was 55 in Dead Ringer as 'Margaret DeLorca / Edith Phillips'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 19 1964
Poster of The Empty Canvas
The Empty Canvas
Bette Davis was 55 in The Empty Canvas as 'Dino's Mother'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 1963
Poster of The Andy Williams Christmas Show
The Andy Williams Christmas Show
Bette Davis was 54 in The Andy Williams Christmas Show
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 20 1962
Poster of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
Bette Davis was 54 in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? as 'Baby Jane Hudson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1962
Poster of Pocketful of Miracles
Pocketful of Miracles
Bette Davis was 53 in Pocketful of Miracles as 'Apple Annie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 18 1961
Poster of The Scapegoat
The Scapegoat
Bette Davis was 51 in The Scapegoat as 'Countess'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 06 1959
Poster of John Paul Jones
John Paul Jones
Bette Davis was 51 in John Paul Jones as 'Empress Catherine the Great'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 16 1959
Poster of Storm Center
Storm Center
Bette Davis was 48 in Storm Center as 'Alicia Hull'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 31 1956
Poster of The Catered Affair
The Catered Affair
Bette Davis was 48 in The Catered Affair as 'Mrs. Agnes Hurley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 14 1956
Poster of The Virgin Queen
The Virgin Queen
Bette Davis was 47 in The Virgin Queen as 'Queen Elizabeth I'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1955
Poster of The Star
The Star
Bette Davis was 44 in The Star as 'Margaret Elliot'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 11 1952
Poster of Phone Call from a Stranger
Phone Call from a Stranger
Bette Davis was 43 in Phone Call from a Stranger as 'Marie Hoke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1952
Poster of Another Man's Poison
Another Man's Poison
Bette Davis was 43 in Another Man's Poison as 'Janet Frobisher'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 20 1951
Poster of Payment on Demand
Payment on Demand
Bette Davis was 42 in Payment on Demand as 'Joyce Ramsey (nee Jackson)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 1951
Poster of All About Eve
All About Eve
Bette Davis was 42 in All About Eve as 'Margo Channing'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 09 1950
Poster of Breakdowns of 1949
Breakdowns of 1949
Bette Davis was 41 in Breakdowns of 1949 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1949
Poster of Beyond the Forest
Beyond the Forest
Bette Davis was 41 in Beyond the Forest as 'Rosa Moline'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 1949
Poster of June Bride
June Bride
Bette Davis was 40 in June Bride as 'Linda Gilman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1948
Poster of Winter Meeting
Winter Meeting
Bette Davis was 40 in Winter Meeting as 'Susan Grieve'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 1948
Poster of Deception
Deception
Bette Davis was 38 in Deception as 'Christine Radcliffe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 26 1946
Poster of A Stolen Life
A Stolen Life
Bette Davis was 38 in A Stolen Life as 'Kate Bosworth / Patricia Bosworth'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1946
Poster of The Corn Is Green
The Corn Is Green
Bette Davis was 36 in The Corn Is Green as 'Miss Lilly Christabel Moffat'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 29 1945
Poster of Breakdowns of 1944
Breakdowns of 1944
Bette Davis was 36 in Breakdowns of 1944 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1944
Poster of Hollywood Canteen
Hollywood Canteen
Bette Davis was 36 in Hollywood Canteen as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1944
Poster of Mr. Skeffington
Mr. Skeffington
Bette Davis was 36 in Mr. Skeffington as 'Fanny Trellis'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 25 1944
Poster of A Present with a Future
A Present with a Future
Bette Davis was 35 in A Present with a Future as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1943
Poster of Old Acquaintance
Old Acquaintance
Bette Davis was 35 in Old Acquaintance as 'Kit Marlowe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 27 1943
Poster of The Voice That Thrilled the World
The Voice That Thrilled the World
Bette Davis was 35 in The Voice That Thrilled the World as 'Self (segment 'Dangerous') (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 16 1943
Poster of Thank Your Lucky Stars
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Bette Davis was 35 in Thank Your Lucky Stars as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1943
Poster of Watch on the Rhine
Watch on the Rhine
Bette Davis was 35 in Watch on the Rhine as 'Sara Müller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 27 1943
Poster of Show-Business at War
Show-Business at War
Bette Davis was 35 in Show-Business at War as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1943
Poster of Stars on Horseback
Stars on Horseback
Bette Davis was 35 in Stars on Horseback
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 1943
Poster of Breakdowns of 1942
Breakdowns of 1942
Bette Davis was 34 in Breakdowns of 1942 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1942
Poster of Now, Voyager
Now, Voyager
Bette Davis was 34 in Now, Voyager as 'Charlotte Vale'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 22 1942
Poster of In This Our Life
In This Our Life
Bette Davis was 34 in In This Our Life as 'Stanley Timberlake Kingsmill'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1942
Poster of The Man Who Came to Dinner
The Man Who Came to Dinner
Bette Davis was 33 in The Man Who Came to Dinner as 'Maggie Cutler'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1941
Poster of Breakdowns of 1941
Breakdowns of 1941
Bette Davis was 33 in Breakdowns of 1941 as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1941
Poster of The Little Foxes
The Little Foxes
Bette Davis was 33 in The Little Foxes as 'Regina Hubbard Giddens'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1941
Poster of The Bride Came C.O.D.
The Bride Came C.O.D.
Bette Davis was 33 in The Bride Came C.O.D. as 'Joan Winfield'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 1941
Poster of Shining Victory
Shining Victory
Bette Davis was 33 in Shining Victory
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1941
Poster of The Great Lie
The Great Lie
Bette Davis was 33 in The Great Lie as 'Maggie Patterson Van Allen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 05 1941
Poster of The Letter
The Letter
Bette Davis was 32 in The Letter as 'Leslie Crosbie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 21 1940
Poster of Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Bette Davis was 32 in Cavalcade of the Academy Awards as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 31 1940
Poster of All This, and Heaven Too
All This, and Heaven Too
Bette Davis was 32 in All This, and Heaven Too as 'Henriette Deluzy-Desportes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 1940
Poster of If I Forget You
If I Forget You
Bette Davis was 32 in If I Forget You as 'Bette Davis'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1940
Poster of Breakdowns of 1939
Breakdowns of 1939
Bette Davis was 31 in Breakdowns of 1939 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1939
Poster of The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
Bette Davis was 31 in The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex as 'Queen Elizabeth'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 11 1939
Poster of The Old Maid
The Old Maid
Bette Davis was 31 in The Old Maid as 'Charlotte Lovell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 16 1939
Poster of Juarez
Juarez
Bette Davis was 31 in Juarez as 'Empress Carlotta von Hapsburg'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 10 1939
Poster of Dark Victory
Dark Victory
Bette Davis was 31 in Dark Victory as 'Judith Traherne'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 20 1939
Poster of Breakdowns of 1938
Breakdowns of 1938
Bette Davis was 30 in Breakdowns of 1938 as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1938
Poster of The Sisters
The Sisters
Bette Davis was 30 in The Sisters as 'Louise Elliott Medlin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1938
Poster of Jezebel
Jezebel
Bette Davis was 29 in Jezebel as 'Julie Marsden'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1938
Poster of Breakdowns of 1937
Breakdowns of 1937
Bette Davis was 29 in Breakdowns of 1937 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1937
Poster of It's Love I'm After
It's Love I'm After
Bette Davis was 29 in It's Love I'm After as 'Joyce Arden'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1937
Poster of That Certain Woman
That Certain Woman
Bette Davis was 29 in That Certain Woman as 'Mary Donnell/Mme Al Haines'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 30 1937
Poster of Kid Galahad
Kid Galahad
Bette Davis was 29 in Kid Galahad as 'Louise 'Fluff' Phillips'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 29 1937
Poster of A Day at Santa Anita
A Day at Santa Anita
Bette Davis was 29 in A Day at Santa Anita
Movie Released: Sat, May 22 1937
Poster of Marked Woman
Marked Woman
Bette Davis was 29 in Marked Woman as 'Mary Dwight Strauber'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 10 1937
Poster of Breakdowns of 1936
Breakdowns of 1936
Bette Davis was 28 in Breakdowns of 1936 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 1936
Poster of Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
Bette Davis was 28 in Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1) as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1936
Poster of Satan Met a Lady
Satan Met a Lady
Bette Davis was 28 in Satan Met a Lady as 'Valerie Purvis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 22 1936
Poster of The Golden Arrow
The Golden Arrow
Bette Davis was 28 in The Golden Arrow as 'Daisy Appleby'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 23 1936
Poster of The Petrified Forest
The Petrified Forest
Bette Davis was 27 in The Petrified Forest as 'Gabrielle "Gabby" Maple'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 08 1936
Poster of A Dream Comes True
A Dream Comes True
Bette Davis was 27 in A Dream Comes True
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1935
Poster of Dangerous
Dangerous
Bette Davis was 27 in Dangerous as 'Joyce Heath'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1935
Poster of Special Agent
Special Agent
Bette Davis was 27 in Special Agent as 'Julie Gardner'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1935
Poster of Front Page Woman
Front Page Woman
Bette Davis was 27 in Front Page Woman as 'Ellen Garfield'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 11 1935
Poster of The Girl from 10th Avenue
The Girl from 10th Avenue
Bette Davis was 27 in The Girl from 10th Avenue as 'Miriam A. Brady'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1935
Poster of Bordertown
Bordertown
Bette Davis was 26 in Bordertown as 'Mrs. Marie Roark'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 23 1935
Poster of Housewife
Housewife
Bette Davis was 26 in Housewife as 'Patricia Berkeley'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 11 1934
Poster of Of Human Bondage
Of Human Bondage
Bette Davis was 26 in Of Human Bondage as 'Mildred Rogers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1934
Poster of Fog Over Frisco
Fog Over Frisco
Bette Davis was 26 in Fog Over Frisco as 'Arlene Bradford'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 02 1934
Poster of Jimmy the Gent
Jimmy the Gent
Bette Davis was 25 in Jimmy the Gent as 'Joan Martin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1934
Poster of Fashions of 1934
Fashions of 1934
Bette Davis was 25 in Fashions of 1934 as 'Lynn Mason'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 1934
Poster of The Big Shakedown
The Big Shakedown
Bette Davis was 25 in The Big Shakedown as 'Norma Nelson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 06 1934
Poster of Bureau of Missing Persons
Bureau of Missing Persons
Bette Davis was 25 in Bureau of Missing Persons as 'Norma Roberts'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1933
Poster of Ex-Lady
Ex-Lady
Bette Davis was 25 in Ex-Lady as 'Helen Bauer'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 15 1933
Poster of The Working Man
The Working Man
Bette Davis was 25 in The Working Man as 'Jenny Hartland alias Jane Grey'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 20 1933
Poster of The 42nd Street Special
The 42nd Street Special
Bette Davis was 24 in The 42nd Street Special as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 20 1933
Poster of Parachute Jumper
Parachute Jumper
Bette Davis was 24 in Parachute Jumper as 'Patricia 'Alabama' Brent'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 28 1933
Poster of Just Around the Corner
Just Around the Corner
Bette Davis was 24 in Just Around the Corner as 'Ginger'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 17 1933
Poster of 20,000 Years in Sing Sing
20,000 Years in Sing Sing
Bette Davis was 24 in 20,000 Years in Sing Sing as 'Fay Wilson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1932
Poster of Three on a Match
Three on a Match
Bette Davis was 24 in Three on a Match as 'Ruth Westcott'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 1932
Poster of The Cabin in the Cotton
The Cabin in the Cotton
Bette Davis was 24 in The Cabin in the Cotton as 'Madge Norwood'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 26 1932
Poster of The Dark Horse
The Dark Horse
Bette Davis was 24 in The Dark Horse as 'Kay Russell'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 16 1932
Poster of The Rich Are Always with Us
The Rich Are Always with Us
Bette Davis was 24 in The Rich Are Always with Us as 'Malbro'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 19 1932
Poster of So Big!
So Big!
Bette Davis was 24 in So Big! as 'Miss Dallas O'Mara'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 1932
Poster of The Man Who Played God
The Man Who Played God
Bette Davis was 23 in The Man Who Played God as 'Grace Blair'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 1932
Poster of Hell's House
Hell's House
Bette Davis was 23 in Hell's House as 'Peggy Gardner'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 30 1932
Poster of The Menace
The Menace
Bette Davis was 23 in The Menace as 'Peggy Lowell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 1932
Poster of Way Back Home
Way Back Home
Bette Davis was 23 in Way Back Home as 'Mary Lucy Duffy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1931
Poster of Waterloo Bridge
Waterloo Bridge
Bette Davis was 23 in Waterloo Bridge as 'Janet Cronin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1931
Poster of Seed
Seed
Bette Davis was 23 in Seed as 'Margaret Carter'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 14 1931
Poster of The Bad Sister
The Bad Sister
Bette Davis was 22 in The Bad Sister as 'Laura Madison'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 29 1931

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Talking Pictures
Talking Pictures
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Talking Pictures as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 05 2013
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Parkinson as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Bette Davis would have been no older than 81 in Intimate Portrait as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Little Gloria... Happy at Last
Little Gloria... Happy at Last
Bette Davis was 74+ in Little Gloria... Happy at Last as 'Alice Gwynne Vanderbilt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 24 1982
Poster of The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
Bette Davis was 70+ in The Kennedy Center Honors as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978
Poster of The Dark Secret of Harvest Home
The Dark Secret of Harvest Home
Bette Davis was 69+ in The Dark Secret of Harvest Home as 'Widow Fortune'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 23 1978
Poster of Laugh-In
Laugh-In
Bette Davis was 69+ in Laugh-In as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1977
Poster of Hello Mother, Goodbye!
Hello Mother, Goodbye!
Bette Davis was 66+ in Hello Mother, Goodbye! as 'Mother'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 15 1974
Poster of The American Film Institute Salute to ...
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Bette Davis was 64+ in The American Film Institute Salute to ... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973
Poster of V.I.P. Schaukel
V.I.P. Schaukel
Bette Davis was 63+ in V.I.P. Schaukel as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 09 1971
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Bette Davis was 60+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of It Takes a Thief
It Takes a Thief
Bette Davis was 59+ in It Takes a Thief as 'Bessie Grindel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1968
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Bette Davis was 55+ in The Hollywood Palace as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Bette Davis was 54+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Bette Davis was 54+ in The Virginian as 'Celia Miller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Bette Davis was 53+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self - Co-Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The DuPont Show with June Allyson
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
Bette Davis was 51+ in The DuPont Show with June Allyson as 'Sarah Whitney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1959
Poster of Suspicion
Suspicion
Bette Davis was 49+ in Suspicion as 'Mrs. Wilfred Ellis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1957
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Bette Davis was 49+ in Perry Mason as 'Constant Doyle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Bette Davis was 49+ in Wagon Train as 'Ella Lindstrom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1957
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Bette Davis was 48+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Telephone Time
Telephone Time
Bette Davis was 48+ in Telephone Time
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1956
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Bette Davis was 47+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The 20th Century Fox Hour
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Bette Davis was 47+ in The 20th Century Fox Hour as 'Marie Hoke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Bette Davis was 47+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Miss Fox'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Bette Davis was 47+ in Gunsmoke as 'Etta Stone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of Reflets de Cannes
Reflets de Cannes
Bette Davis was 45+ in Reflets de Cannes as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1954
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Bette Davis was 44+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Bette Davis was 44+ in General Electric Theater as 'Miss Burrows, Christine Marlowe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of The Ford Television Theatre
The Ford Television Theatre
Bette Davis was 44+ in The Ford Television Theatre as 'Dolley Madison'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 1952
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Bette Davis was 43+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Mrs. Minnie Kennedy, Aimee's mother'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Bette Davis was 43+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as 'Irene Van Buren'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Bette Davis was 41+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Bette Davis was 35+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944