Olivia de Havilland is an American actress. Having established her career on stage, she appeared in several Hollywood films during the 1940s. Her first screen performance was in the film adaptation of the play I Remember Mama (1948), for which she received her first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. After a series of romantic comedies in the 1950s, she took a leading role in My Cousin Rachel (1951), for which she was again nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
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She starred in many films of varying genres until 1973's The Bird Cage, the directorial debut of her husband, Jose Quintero. She became one of the more popular actresses during her career, known for her distinctive voice and sultry manner.