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Lauren Bacall
Also known as Betty Joan Perske
Career
Active 1942 – 2014
Biography
About Lauren Bacall
Lauren Bacall was a celebrated American actress whose career spanned over seven decades, from her debut in the 1940s to her final years. Born in New York City, she became a defining figure of classic Hollywood, known for her distinctive voice and poised screen presence. With striking green eyes, brown hair, and a slim 5'8" frame, she brought an effortless elegance to every role.
Her work earned her a Golden Globe Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1993, and in 1997 she received both a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award for her performance in The Mirror Has Two Faces, which also brought her only Oscar nomination. The Academy honored her with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009, recognizing her lasting impact on the golden age of film. She died from a stroke in her New York City apartment in August 2014 at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy that continues to influence actors and filmmakers alike.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Tuesday 12th of August 2014 (age 89)
- Years Active
- 1942-2014 (started around 18 years old; 72 years active)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Green
- Weight
- 123 lbs (or 56 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–24–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.69
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 24k (as of July 2026)
Frequently asked
What awards did she receive for The Mirror Has Two Faces?
For The Mirror Has Two Faces, she won both a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award, and received her only Oscar nomination.
How many years did she work in the film industry?
She was active from 1942 to 2014, giving her a career that lasted 72 years, from age 18 until her death at 89.
When did she receive her Oscar lifetime achievement award?
In November 2009, she was awarded the Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement for her central role in the golden age of film.
Did you know
- She was born in New York City on September 16, 1924, and died there aged 89 in August 2014.
- Her measurements were 34-24-35, and she wore a 34B bra cup, with natural breasts.
- Started acting at age 18, beginning a career that made her one of Hollywood's most enduring stars.
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