Bette Davis
| Born | April 5, 1908 |
| Hometown | Lowell, Massachusetts, United States |
| Net worth | $2 million |
| Height | 5'3" (1.60m) |
| Spouse | William Grant Sherry, Arthur Farnsworth, Harmon Oscar Nelson, Gary Merrill |
| Children | B. D. Hyman |
| Parents | Harlow Morrell Davis, Ruth Augusta 'Ruthie' Favor |
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Special | Little Gloria... Happy at Last | Nominated |
| 1980 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Special | White Mama | Nominated |
| 1979 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie | Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter | Winner |
| 1964 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Foreign Actress | What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (film) | Nominated |
| 1963 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (film) | Nominated |
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