AKA: Fay Okell Bainter
Nationality: American
Birthdate: 12/07/1891
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Death Date: 04/16/1968
Broadway actress who made her screen debut in 1934 and, four years later, earned simultaneous Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress ("Jezebel", for which she won) and Best Actress ("White Banners"). Often in matriarchal roles, Bainter was also acclaimed for "The Children's Hour" (1962), her last film. Mother of actor Richard Venable.
1897
Debut as stock actress at age 4 in "The Jewess"
1912
New York stage debut in the musical,"The Rose of Panama"
1916
Had notable stage success in "Arms and the Girl"
1934
Film debut, "This Side of Heaven"
1944
Essayed rare villainous role in "Dark Waters"
