By Jagmohan Singh Barhok
On Her Birthday
Lauren Bacall , a well known Hollywood actress made her debut in 1944 movie “To Have and Have Not” followed by ” The Big Sleep ” (1946) with Humphry Bogart and “How to Marry a Millionaire” (1953) featuring Marilyn Monroe and Betty Gable, was named 20th great female star of classic Hollywood cinema. Known for her sultry looks and a distinct voice, Lauren won a Golden Globe and was also nominated for an Academy Award for film ‘The Mirror has Two faces’ (1996) also starring Barbra Streisand, Jeff Bridges, Pierce Brosnan & George Segal. Married Humphrey bogart ( ‘Casablanca’ famed actor) who was more than double her age. After his death in 1957 she married Jason Robards.
Bacall who started her career as a fashion model & was crowned Miss Greenwich Village later made a foray into films. Bacall worked opposite Kirk Douglas in the film ‘Young Man with a Horn’ (1950) & Gary Cooper in the 1950 movie ‘Bright Leaf’. Won Critics’ Choice Movie Awards & Two Golden Globe Awards besides Academy Honorary Award in 2010. Nominated for British Academy Film Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in ‘The Shootist'(1977) & Best Actress in a Supporting Role for ‘The Mirror Has Two Faces’ (1997).
