Portrait of Bette Davis

Bette Davis

Bio: Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Davis (April 5, 1908 – October 6, 1989) was an American actress of film, television and theater. Noted for her willingness to play unsympathetic characters, she was highly regarded for her performances in a range of film genres; from contemporary crime melodramas to historical and period films and occasional comedies, though her greatest successes were her roles in romantic dramas
Born: Sun, Apr 05 1908
Birthplace: Lowell, Massachusetts, USA

Death: Fri, Oct 06 1989
Bette Davis is 81 years old
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Poster of AFI Life Achievement Award: 50th Anniversary Special
AFI Life Achievement Award: 50th Anniversary Special
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in AFI Life Achievement Award: 50th Anniversary Special
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Dec 30 2023
Poster of Madonna: Madame X
Madonna: Madame X
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Madonna: Madame X
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 23 2021
Poster of Mike Wallace Is Here
Mike Wallace Is Here
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Mike Wallace Is Here
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 26 2019
Poster of Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 27 2018
Poster of Always at The Carlyle
Always at The Carlyle
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Always at The Carlyle
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, May 11 2018
Poster of Bette Davis - Größer als das Leben
Bette Davis - Größer als das Leben
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Bette Davis - Größer als das Leben
as '(archive footage)'.
Mon, Dec 18 2017
Poster of Bette and Joan
Bette and Joan
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Bette and Joan
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 01 2017
Poster of Listen to Me Marlon
Listen to Me Marlon
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Listen to Me Marlon
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jul 29 2015
Poster of Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire
Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire
as 'Self - Actress (archive footage)'.
Sat, Sep 20 2014
Poster of And the Oscar Goes To...
And the Oscar Goes To...
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in And the Oscar Goes To...
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Feb 01 2014
Poster of Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 29 2013
Poster of Footsteps on the Ceiling
Footsteps on the Ceiling
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Footsteps on the Ceiling
as 'Margo Channing (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of The Travels of Kinuyo Tanaka
The Travels of Kinuyo Tanaka
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in The Travels of Kinuyo Tanaka
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Oct 17 2009
Poster of Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis
Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Queer Icon: The Cult of Bette Davis
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Sep 11 2009
Poster of 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jul 02 2009
Poster of Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, May 23 2007
Poster of Jezebel: Legend of the South
Jezebel: Legend of the South
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Jezebel: Legend of the South
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, May 30 2006
Poster of Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, May 03 2006
Poster of Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition
Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of The Petrified Forest: Menace in the Desert
The Petrified Forest: Menace in the Desert
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in The Petrified Forest: Menace in the Desert
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jun 18 2005
Poster of The Adventures of Errol Flynn
The Adventures of Errol Flynn
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in The Adventures of Errol Flynn
as 'Queen Elizabeth (archive footage)'.
Tue, Apr 05 2005
Poster of Complicated Women
Complicated Women
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Complicated Women
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, May 06 2003
Poster of Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Dec 04 2002
Poster of Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Oct 07 2001
Poster of Backstory: 'All About Eve'
Backstory: 'All About Eve'
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Backstory: 'All About Eve'
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Sep 09 2000
Poster of The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Nov 01 1997
Poster of Frank Capra's American Dream
Frank Capra's American Dream
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Frank Capra's American Dream
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Joan Crawford: Always the Star
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Joan Crawford: Always the Star
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Sep 30 1996
Poster of Intimate Portrait: Bette Davis
Intimate Portrait: Bette Davis
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Intimate Portrait: Bette Davis
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Sep 26 1996
Poster of Biography: Bette Davis — If Looks Could Kill
Biography: Bette Davis — If Looks Could Kill
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Biography: Bette Davis — If Looks Could Kill
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Sep 13 1994
Poster of All About Bette
All About Bette
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in All About Bette
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jul 17 1994
Poster of Wicked Stepmother
Wicked Stepmother
Bette Davis was
80 in Wicked Stepmother
as 'Miranda Pierpoint'.
Fri, Feb 03 1989
Poster of Hairway to the Stars
Hairway to the Stars
Bette Davis was
80 in Hairway to the Stars
as 'Self [Archive Footage]'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind
The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind
Bette Davis was
80 in The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind
as '(archive footage)'.
Sat, Oct 01 1988
Poster of The Whales of August
The Whales of August
Bette Davis was
79 in The Whales of August
as 'Libby Strong'.
Wed, Oct 14 1987
Poster of Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood
Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood
Bette Davis was
78 in Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood
as '(archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of As Summers Die
As Summers Die
Bette Davis was
78 in As Summers Die
as 'Hannah Loftin'.
Sun, May 18 1986
Poster of Directed by William Wyler
Directed by William Wyler
Bette Davis was
78 in Directed by William Wyler
as 'Self'.
Thu, May 01 1986
Poster of Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend
Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend
Bette Davis was
78 in Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend
as 'Self (from All About Eve [1950]) (archive footage)'.
Sat, Apr 19 1986
Poster of Bette Davis at the Cinémathèque Française
Bette Davis at the Cinémathèque Française
Bette Davis was
77 in Bette Davis at the Cinémathèque Française
as 'Herself'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Murder with Mirrors
Murder with Mirrors
Bette Davis was
76 in Murder with Mirrors
as 'Carrie Louise Serrocold'.
Wed, Feb 20 1985
Poster of Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
Bette Davis was
76 in Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Terror in the Aisles
Terror in the Aisles
Bette Davis was
76 in Terror in the Aisles
as 'Baby Jane Hudson (Archive Footage)'.
Fri, Oct 26 1984
Poster of Going Hollywood: The '30s
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Bette Davis was
75 in Going Hollywood: The '30s
as '(archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Right of Way
Right of Way
Bette Davis was
75 in Right of Way
as 'Miniature Dwyer'.
Mon, Nov 21 1983
Poster of Bette Davis: The Benevolent Volcano
Bette Davis: The Benevolent Volcano
Bette Davis was
75 in Bette Davis: The Benevolent Volcano
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 02 1983
Poster of Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Bette Davis was
74 in Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 25 1983
Poster of Showbiz Goes to War
Showbiz Goes to War
Bette Davis was
74 in Showbiz Goes to War
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 31 1982
Poster of Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Bette Davis was
74 in Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
as '(in "Deception") (archive footage)'.
Fri, May 21 1982
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
Bette Davis was
73 in Night of 100 Stars
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of A Piano for Mrs. Cimino
A Piano for Mrs. Cimino
Bette Davis was
73 in A Piano for Mrs. Cimino
as 'Esther McDonald Cimino'.
Wed, Feb 03 1982
Poster of Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Bette Davis was
73 in Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Family Reunion
Family Reunion
Bette Davis was
73 in Family Reunion
as 'Elizabeth Winfield'.
Sun, Oct 11 1981
Poster of Skyward
Skyward
Bette Davis was
72 in Skyward
as 'Billie Dupree'.
Thu, Nov 20 1980
Poster of The Watcher in the Woods
The Watcher in the Woods
Bette Davis was
72 in The Watcher in the Woods
as 'Mrs. Aylwood'.
Thu, Apr 17 1980
Poster of White Mama
White Mama
Bette Davis was
71 in White Mama
as 'Estelle Malone'.
Wed, Mar 05 1980
Poster of Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter
Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter
Bette Davis was
71 in Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter
as 'Lucy Mason'.
Sun, May 13 1979
Poster of The Horror Show
The Horror Show
Bette Davis was
70 in The Horror Show
as '(archive footage)'.
Tue, Feb 06 1979
Poster of Death on the Nile
Death on the Nile
Bette Davis was
70 in Death on the Nile
as 'Marie Van Schuyler'.
Fri, Sep 29 1978
Poster of Return from Witch Mountain
Return from Witch Mountain
Bette Davis was
69 in Return from Witch Mountain
as 'Letha Wedge'.
Fri, Mar 10 1978
Poster of Death on the Nile: Making of Featurette
Death on the Nile: Making of Featurette
Bette Davis was
69 in Death on the Nile: Making of Featurette
as 'Marie Van Schuyler (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of The Disappearance of Aimee
The Disappearance of Aimee
Bette Davis was
68 in The Disappearance of Aimee
as 'Minnie Kennedy'.
Wed, Nov 17 1976
Poster of Burnt Offerings
Burnt Offerings
Bette Davis was
68 in Burnt Offerings
as 'Aunt Elizabeth'.
Mon, Oct 18 1976
Poster of Hello Mother, Goodbye!
Hello Mother, Goodbye!
Bette Davis was
66 in Hello Mother, Goodbye!
as ''.
Wed, May 15 1974
Poster of Scream, Pretty Peggy
Scream, Pretty Peggy
Bette Davis was
65 in Scream, Pretty Peggy
as 'Mrs. Elliott'.
Sat, Nov 24 1973
Poster of The Judge and Jake Wyler
The Judge and Jake Wyler
Bette Davis was
64 in The Judge and Jake Wyler
as 'Judge Meredith'.
Sat, Dec 02 1972
Poster of The Scopone Game
The Scopone Game
Bette Davis was
64 in The Scopone Game
as ''A vecchia'.
Mon, Aug 28 1972
Poster of Madame Sin
Madame Sin
Bette Davis was
63 in Madame Sin
as 'Madame Sin'.
Sat, Jan 15 1972
Poster of Bunny O'Hare
Bunny O'Hare
Bette Davis was
63 in Bunny O'Hare
as 'Bunny O'Hare'.
Mon, Oct 18 1971
Poster of Connecting Rooms
Connecting Rooms
Bette Davis was
62 in Connecting Rooms
as 'Wanda Fleming'.
Fri, May 01 1970
Poster of The Anniversary
The Anniversary
Bette Davis was
59 in The Anniversary
as 'Mrs. Taggart'.
Wed, Feb 07 1968
Poster of The Nanny
The Nanny
Bette Davis was
57 in The Nanny
as 'Nanny'.
Thu, Oct 07 1965
Poster of The Decorator
The Decorator
Bette Davis was
57 in The Decorator
as 'Liz'.
Wed, Jun 09 1965
Poster of The Love Goddesses
The Love Goddesses
Bette Davis was
56 in The Love Goddesses
as '(archive footage)'.
Wed, Mar 03 1965
Poster of Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte
Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte
Bette Davis was
56 in Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte
as 'Charlotte Hollis'.
Tue, Dec 15 1964
Poster of Where Love Has Gone
Where Love Has Gone
Bette Davis was
56 in Where Love Has Gone
as 'Mrs. Gerald Hayden'.
Mon, Nov 02 1964
Poster of Hollywood and the Stars
Hollywood and the Stars
Bette Davis was
56 in Hollywood and the Stars
as '(archive footage)'.
Mon, May 04 1964
Poster of Dead Ringer
Dead Ringer
Bette Davis was
55 in Dead Ringer
as 'Margaret DeLorca / Edith Phillips'.
Wed, Feb 19 1964
Poster of The Empty Canvas
The Empty Canvas
Bette Davis was
55 in The Empty Canvas
as 'Dino's Mother'.
Wed, Dec 04 1963
Poster of The Andy Williams Christmas Show
The Andy Williams Christmas Show
Bette Davis was
54 in The Andy Williams Christmas Show
as ''.
Thu, Dec 20 1962
Poster of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
Bette Davis was
54 in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
as 'Baby Jane Hudson'.
Fri, Oct 12 1962
Poster of Pocketful of Miracles
Pocketful of Miracles
Bette Davis was
53 in Pocketful of Miracles
as 'Apple Annie'.
Mon, Dec 18 1961
Poster of The Scapegoat
The Scapegoat
Bette Davis was
51 in The Scapegoat
as 'Countess'.
Thu, Aug 06 1959
Poster of John Paul Jones
John Paul Jones
Bette Davis was
51 in John Paul Jones
as 'Empress Catherine the Great'.
Tue, Jun 16 1959
Poster of Stranded
Stranded
Bette Davis was
49 in Stranded
as 'Mrs. Beatrice Enter'.
Thu, May 09 1957
Poster of Storm Center
Storm Center
Bette Davis was
48 in Storm Center
as 'Alicia Hull'.
Tue, Jul 31 1956
Poster of The Catered Affair
The Catered Affair
Bette Davis was
48 in The Catered Affair
as 'Mrs. Agnes Hurley'.
Thu, Jun 14 1956
Poster of The Virgin Queen
The Virgin Queen
Bette Davis was
47 in The Virgin Queen
as 'Queen Elizabeth I'.
Fri, Jul 22 1955
Poster of The Star
The Star
Bette Davis was
44 in The Star
as 'Margaret Elliot'.
Thu, Dec 11 1952
Poster of Phone Call from a Stranger
Phone Call from a Stranger
Bette Davis was
43 in Phone Call from a Stranger
as 'Marie Hoke'.
Fri, Feb 01 1952
Poster of Another Man's Poison
Another Man's Poison
Bette Davis was
43 in Another Man's Poison
as 'Janet Frobisher'.
Tue, Nov 20 1951
Poster of Payment on Demand
Payment on Demand
Bette Davis was
42 in Payment on Demand
as 'Joyce Ramsey (nee Jackson)'.
Sat, Feb 03 1951
Poster of All About Eve
All About Eve
Bette Davis was
42 in All About Eve
as 'Margo Channing'.
Thu, Nov 09 1950
Poster of Breakdowns of 1949
Breakdowns of 1949
Bette Davis was
41 in Breakdowns of 1949
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 31 1949
Poster of Beyond the Forest
Beyond the Forest
Bette Davis was
41 in Beyond the Forest
as 'Rosa Moline'.
Fri, Oct 21 1949
Poster of June Bride
June Bride
Bette Davis was
40 in June Bride
as 'Linda Gilman'.
Fri, Oct 29 1948
Poster of Winter Meeting
Winter Meeting
Bette Davis was
40 in Winter Meeting
as 'Susan Grieve'.
Wed, Apr 07 1948
Poster of Deception
Deception
Bette Davis was
38 in Deception
as 'Christine Radcliffe'.
Sat, Oct 26 1946
Poster of A Stolen Life
A Stolen Life
Bette Davis was
38 in A Stolen Life
as 'Kate Bosworth / Patricia Bosworth'.
Wed, May 01 1946
Poster of The Corn Is Green
The Corn Is Green
Bette Davis was
36 in The Corn Is Green
as 'Miss Lilly Christabel Moffat'.
Thu, Mar 29 1945
Poster of Breakdowns of 1944
Breakdowns of 1944
Bette Davis was
36 in Breakdowns of 1944
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 31 1944
Poster of Hollywood Canteen
Hollywood Canteen
Bette Davis was
36 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 15 1944
Poster of Mr. Skeffington
Mr. Skeffington
Bette Davis was
36 in Mr. Skeffington
as 'Fanny Trellis'.
Thu, May 25 1944
Poster of A Present with a Future
A Present with a Future
Bette Davis was
35 in A Present with a Future
as 'Mother'.
Wed, Dec 01 1943
Poster of Old Acquaintance
Old Acquaintance
Bette Davis was
35 in Old Acquaintance
as 'Kit Marlowe'.
Sat, Nov 27 1943
Poster of The Voice That Thrilled the World
The Voice That Thrilled the World
Bette Davis was
35 in The Voice That Thrilled the World
as 'Self (segment 'Dangerous') (archive footage)'.
Sat, Oct 16 1943
Poster of Thank Your Lucky Stars
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Bette Davis was
35 in Thank Your Lucky Stars
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 25 1943
Poster of Watch on the Rhine
Watch on the Rhine
Bette Davis was
35 in Watch on the Rhine
as 'Sara Müller'.
Fri, Aug 27 1943
Poster of Show-Business at War
Show-Business at War
Bette Davis was
35 in Show-Business at War
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 21 1943
Poster of Stars on Horseback
Stars on Horseback
Bette Davis was
35 in Stars on Horseback
as ''.
Fri, Apr 23 1943
Poster of Breakdowns of 1942
Breakdowns of 1942
Bette Davis was
34 in Breakdowns of 1942
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 31 1942
Poster of Now, Voyager
Now, Voyager
Bette Davis was
34 in Now, Voyager
as 'Charlotte Vale'.
Thu, Oct 22 1942
Poster of In This Our Life
In This Our Life
Bette Davis was
34 in In This Our Life
as 'Stanley Timberlake Kingsmill'.
Fri, May 08 1942
Poster of The Man Who Came to Dinner
The Man Who Came to Dinner
Bette Davis was
33 in The Man Who Came to Dinner
as 'Maggie Cutler'.
Wed, Dec 24 1941
Poster of Breakdowns of 1941
Breakdowns of 1941
Bette Davis was
33 in Breakdowns of 1941
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 14 1941
Poster of The Little Foxes
The Little Foxes
Bette Davis was
33 in The Little Foxes
as 'Regina Hubbard Giddens'.
Fri, Aug 29 1941
Poster of The Bride Came C.O.D.
The Bride Came C.O.D.
Bette Davis was
33 in The Bride Came C.O.D.
as 'Joan Winfield'.
Sat, Jul 12 1941
Poster of Shining Victory
Shining Victory
Bette Davis was
33 in Shining Victory
as ''.
Fri, May 30 1941
Poster of The Great Lie
The Great Lie
Bette Davis was
33 in The Great Lie
as 'Maggie Patterson Van Allen'.
Sat, Apr 05 1941
Poster of The Letter
The Letter
Bette Davis was
32 in The Letter
as 'Leslie Crosbie'.
Thu, Nov 21 1940
Poster of Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Bette Davis was
32 in Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 31 1940
Poster of All This, and Heaven Too
All This, and Heaven Too
Bette Davis was
32 in All This, and Heaven Too
as 'Henriette Deluzy-Desportes'.
Fri, Jul 05 1940
Poster of If I Forget You
If I Forget You
Bette Davis was
32 in If I Forget You
as 'Bette Davis'.
Wed, May 01 1940
Poster of Breakdowns of 1939
Breakdowns of 1939
Bette Davis was
31 in Breakdowns of 1939
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 31 1939
Poster of The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
Bette Davis was
31 in The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
as 'Queen Elizabeth'.
Sat, Nov 11 1939
Poster of The Old Maid
The Old Maid
Bette Davis was
31 in The Old Maid
as 'Charlotte Lovell'.
Wed, Aug 16 1939
Poster of Juarez
Juarez
Bette Davis was
31 in Juarez
as 'Empress Carlotta von Hapsburg'.
Sat, Jun 10 1939
Poster of Dark Victory
Dark Victory
Bette Davis was
31 in Dark Victory
as 'Judith Traherne'.
Thu, Apr 20 1939
Poster of Breakdowns of 1938
Breakdowns of 1938
Bette Davis was
30 in Breakdowns of 1938
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Dec 31 1938
Poster of The Sisters
The Sisters
Bette Davis was
30 in The Sisters
as 'Louise Elliott Medlin'.
Fri, Oct 14 1938
Poster of Jezebel
Jezebel
Bette Davis was
29 in Jezebel
as 'Julie Marsden'.
Sat, Mar 26 1938
Poster of Breakdowns of 1937
Breakdowns of 1937
Bette Davis was
29 in Breakdowns of 1937
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 31 1937
Poster of It's Love I'm After
It's Love I'm After
Bette Davis was
29 in It's Love I'm After
as 'Joyce Arden'.
Fri, Oct 08 1937
Poster of That Certain Woman
That Certain Woman
Bette Davis was
29 in That Certain Woman
as 'Mary Donnell/Mme Al Haines'.
Mon, Aug 30 1937
Poster of Kid Galahad
Kid Galahad
Bette Davis was
29 in Kid Galahad
as 'Louise 'Fluff' Phillips'.
Sat, May 29 1937
Poster of A Day at Santa Anita
A Day at Santa Anita
Bette Davis was
29 in A Day at Santa Anita
as ''.
Sat, May 22 1937
Poster of Marked Woman
Marked Woman
Bette Davis was
29 in Marked Woman
as 'Mary Dwight Strauber'.
Sat, Apr 10 1937
Poster of Breakdowns of 1936
Breakdowns of 1936
Bette Davis was
28 in Breakdowns of 1936
as 'Self'.
Wed, Dec 30 1936
Poster of Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
Bette Davis was
28 in Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 11 1936
Poster of Satan Met a Lady
Satan Met a Lady
Bette Davis was
28 in Satan Met a Lady
as 'Valerie Purvis'.
Wed, Jul 22 1936
Poster of The Golden Arrow
The Golden Arrow
Bette Davis was
28 in The Golden Arrow
as 'Daisy Appleby'.
Sat, May 23 1936
Poster of The Petrified Forest
The Petrified Forest
Bette Davis was
27 in The Petrified Forest
as 'Gabrielle "Gabby" Maple'.
Sat, Feb 08 1936
Poster of A Dream Comes True
A Dream Comes True
Bette Davis was
27 in A Dream Comes True
as ''.
Tue, Dec 31 1935
Poster of Dangerous
Dangerous
Bette Davis was
27 in Dangerous
as 'Joyce Heath'.
Wed, Dec 25 1935
Poster of Special Agent
Special Agent
Bette Davis was
27 in Special Agent
as 'Julie Gardner'.
Sat, Sep 14 1935
Poster of Front Page Woman
Front Page Woman
Bette Davis was
27 in Front Page Woman
as 'Ellen Garfield'.
Thu, Jul 11 1935
Poster of The Girl from 10th Avenue
The Girl from 10th Avenue
Bette Davis was
27 in The Girl from 10th Avenue
as 'Miriam A. Brady'.
Sat, Jun 01 1935
Poster of Bordertown
Bordertown
Bette Davis was
26 in Bordertown
as 'Mrs. Marie Roark'.
Wed, Jan 23 1935
Poster of Housewife
Housewife
Bette Davis was
26 in Housewife
as 'Patricia Berkeley'.
Sat, Aug 11 1934
Poster of Of Human Bondage
Of Human Bondage
Bette Davis was
26 in Of Human Bondage
as 'Mildred Rogers'.
Fri, Jul 20 1934
Poster of Fog Over Frisco
Fog Over Frisco
Bette Davis was
26 in Fog Over Frisco
as 'Arlene Bradford'.
Sat, Jun 02 1934
Poster of Jimmy the Gent
Jimmy the Gent
Bette Davis was
25 in Jimmy the Gent
as 'Joan Martin'.
Fri, Mar 09 1934
Poster of Fashions of 1934
Fashions of 1934
Bette Davis was
25 in Fashions of 1934
as 'Lynn Mason'.
Wed, Feb 14 1934
Poster of The Big Shakedown
The Big Shakedown
Bette Davis was
25 in The Big Shakedown
as 'Norma Nelson'.
Sat, Jan 06 1934
Poster of Bureau of Missing Persons
Bureau of Missing Persons
Bette Davis was
25 in Bureau of Missing Persons
as 'Norma Roberts'.
Sat, Sep 16 1933
Poster of Ex-Lady
Ex-Lady
Bette Davis was
25 in Ex-Lady
as 'Helen Bauer'.
Mon, May 15 1933
Poster of The Working Man
The Working Man
Bette Davis was
25 in The Working Man
as 'Jenny Hartland alias Jane Grey'.
Thu, Apr 20 1933
Poster of The 42nd Street Special
The 42nd Street Special
Bette Davis was
24 in The 42nd Street Special
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Mon, Feb 20 1933
Poster of Parachute Jumper
Parachute Jumper
Bette Davis was
24 in Parachute Jumper
as 'Patricia 'Alabama' Brent'.
Sat, Jan 28 1933
Poster of Just Around the Corner
Just Around the Corner
Bette Davis was
24 in Just Around the Corner
as 'Ginger'.
Tue, Jan 17 1933
Poster of 20,000 Years in Sing Sing
20,000 Years in Sing Sing
Bette Davis was
24 in 20,000 Years in Sing Sing
as 'Fay Wilson'.
Sat, Dec 24 1932
Poster of Three on a Match
Three on a Match
Bette Davis was
24 in Three on a Match
as 'Ruth Westcott'.
Sat, Oct 29 1932
Poster of The Cabin in the Cotton
The Cabin in the Cotton
Bette Davis was
24 in The Cabin in the Cotton
as 'Madge Norwood'.
Mon, Sep 26 1932
Poster of The Dark Horse
The Dark Horse
Bette Davis was
24 in The Dark Horse
as 'Kay Russell'.
Thu, Jun 16 1932
Poster of The Rich Are Always with Us
The Rich Are Always with Us
Bette Davis was
24 in The Rich Are Always with Us
as 'Malbro'.
Thu, May 19 1932
Poster of So Big!
So Big!
Bette Davis was
24 in So Big!
as 'Miss Dallas O'Mara'.
Sat, Apr 30 1932
Poster of The Man Who Played God
The Man Who Played God
Bette Davis was
23 in The Man Who Played God
as 'Grace Blair'.
Tue, Feb 09 1932
Poster of Hell's House
Hell's House
Bette Davis was
23 in Hell's House
as 'Peggy Gardner'.
Sat, Jan 30 1932
Poster of The Menace
The Menace
Bette Davis was
23 in The Menace
as 'Peggy Lowell'.
Fri, Jan 29 1932
Poster of Way Back Home
Way Back Home
Bette Davis was
23 in Way Back Home
as 'Mary Lucy Duffy'.
Fri, Nov 13 1931
Poster of Waterloo Bridge
Waterloo Bridge
Bette Davis was
23 in Waterloo Bridge
as 'Janet Cronin'.
Tue, Sep 01 1931
Poster of Seed
Seed
Bette Davis was
23 in Seed
as 'Margaret Carter'.
Thu, May 14 1931
Poster of The Bad Sister
The Bad Sister
Bette Davis was
22 in The Bad Sister
as 'Laura Madison'.
Sun, Mar 29 1931

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Talking Pictures
Talking Pictures
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Talking Pictures
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 05 2013
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Bette Davis would have been no older than
81 in Intimate Portrait
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Little Gloria... Happy at Last
Little Gloria... Happy at Last
Bette Davis was
74+ in Little Gloria... Happy at Last
as 'Alice Gwynne Vanderbilt'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 24 1982
Poster of The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
Bette Davis was
70+ in The Kennedy Center Honors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978
Poster of The Dark Secret of Harvest Home
The Dark Secret of Harvest Home
Bette Davis was
69+ in The Dark Secret of Harvest Home
as 'Widow Fortune'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 23 1978
Poster of Laugh-In
Laugh-In
Bette Davis was
69+ in Laugh-In
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1977
Poster of Hello Mother, Goodbye!
Hello Mother, Goodbye!
Bette Davis was
66+ in Hello Mother, Goodbye!
as 'Mother'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 15 1974
Poster of The American Film Institute Salute to ...
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Bette Davis was
64+ in The American Film Institute Salute to ...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973
Poster of V.I.P. Schaukel
V.I.P. Schaukel
Bette Davis was
63+ in V.I.P. Schaukel
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 09 1971
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Bette Davis was
60+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of It Takes a Thief
It Takes a Thief
Bette Davis was
59+ in It Takes a Thief
as 'Bessie Grindel'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1968
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Bette Davis was
55+ in The Hollywood Palace
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Bette Davis was
54+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Bette Davis was
54+ in The Virginian
as 'Celia Miller'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of The DuPont Show with June Allyson
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
Bette Davis was
51+ in The DuPont Show with June Allyson
as 'Sarah Whitney'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1959
Poster of Suspicion
Suspicion
Bette Davis was
49+ in Suspicion
as 'Mrs. Wilfred Ellis'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1957
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Bette Davis was
49+ in Perry Mason
as 'Constant Doyle'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Bette Davis was
49+ in Wagon Train
as 'Ella Lindstrom'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1957
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Bette Davis was
48+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Telephone Time
Telephone Time
Bette Davis was
48+ in Telephone Time
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1956
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Bette Davis was
47+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The 20th Century Fox Hour
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Bette Davis was
47+ in The 20th Century Fox Hour
as 'Marie Hoke'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Bette Davis was
47+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as 'Miss Fox'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Bette Davis was
47+ in Gunsmoke
as 'Etta Stone'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Bette Davis was
44+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Bette Davis was
44+ in General Electric Theater
as 'Miss Burrows, Christine Marlowe'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Bette Davis was
43+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Mrs. Minnie Kennedy, Aimee's mother'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Bette Davis was
43+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
as 'Irene Van Buren'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Bette Davis was
41+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950