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Actor
Birthday
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Died
Birthplace
Cardston, Alberta, Canada
Nationality
Political Party
Republican Party
Languages
English
Spouses
John Monk Saunders (1928-1939), Robert Riskin (1942-1955)
Parents
Joseph Heber Wray, Elvira Marguerite Jones
Education
Hollywood High School
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Popularity
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Fay Wray is known for acting.
Born in Cardston, Alberta, Canada (died at age 96).
4 awards including Canada's Walk of Fame.
Fay Wray has 50 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (4)
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Canada's Walk of Fame
2005
WON
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Crystal Award
1989
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The George Pal Memorial Award
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star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Fay Wray (born Vina Fay Wray; September 15, 1907 – August 8, 2004) was a Canadian-American actress. Through an acting career that spanned 57 years, Wray attained international stardom as an actress in horror film roles, leading to many considering her as the first "scream queen".
After appearing in minor film roles, Wray gained media attention being selected as one of the "WAMPAS Baby Stars". This led to Wray being signed to Paramount Pictures as a teenager, where she made more than a dozen films. After leaving Paramount, she signed deals with various film companies, being cast in her first horror film roles. For RKO Radio Pictures, Inc., she starred in the film with which she is most identified, King Kong (1933). After the success of King Kong, Wray appeared in more minor film roles and on television, leading to her final role in 1980.
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How old was Fay Wray?
Fay Wray was born on and passed away on at the age of 96.
Where was Fay Wray born?
Fay Wray was born in Cardston, Alberta, Canada.
What movies or shows has Fay Wray been in?
Fay Wray has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (2003), Murder by Death (1976), Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975), Summer Love (1958), Tammy and the Bachelor (1957).
What is Fay Wray known for?
Fay Wray is primarily known as an actor. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Fay Wray (born Vina Fay Wray; September 15, 1907 – August 8, 2004) was a Canadian-American actress. Through an acting…
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