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1908 – 1989Bette Davis (1908-1989)Died 6 October 1989, aged 81Bette Davis was an American actress known for her commanding screen presence in films such as All About Eve and Jezebel. She won two Academy Awards and received ten nominations across her career. She was one of the founding figures of what became the American Film Institute's honors.