Ruth Elizabeth " Bette " Davis (/ ˈbɛti /; April 5, 1908 – October 6, 1989) was an American actress of film, television, and theater.

Sadly, Bette Davis died on October 6, 1989, of metastasized breast cancer, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. Many of her fans refused to believe she was gone.

Dec 13, 2025 · Bette Davis (born April 5, 1908, Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.—died October 6, 1989, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France) was a versatile, volatile American actress, whose raw, unbridled intensity …

Often referred to as “The First Lady of the American Screen,” Bette Davis created a new kind of screen heroine. She was a liberated woman in an industry dominated by men.

Bette Davis was an American actress known as "The First Lady of the American Screen." Her career spanned six decades; few in the history of film rival her longevity and appeal.

But more than 50 years later, Bette Davis would be the reigning queen of American cinema, known for her portrayals of strong-willed females capable of overcoming tragedy and outwitting domineering men.

Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Davis (April 5, 1908 – October 6, 1989) was an American actress of film, television and theater.

Often referred to as "The First Lady of the American Screen," Bette Davis was most recognized by her succinct, deep-timbered, slightly grave, no-nonsense voice.

Ruth Elizabeth " Bette " Davis (/ ˈbɛti /; April 5, 1908 – October 6, 1989) was an American actress of film, television, and theater.

Bette Davis, born Ruth Elizabeth Davis on April 5, 1908, in Lowell, Massachusetts, was an actress whose career spanned over 60 years, marked by her intense performances and distinctive character …