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Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds, born Mary Frances Reynolds, was a notable American actress, singer, entrepreneur and film memorabilia collector throughout a career spanning almost 70 years. Reynolds, born on April 1, 1932, performed on stage, television and in films into her 80s. She was the recipient of several accolades, including a Golden Globe nomination for Most Promising Newcomer for her portrayal of Helen Kane in the 1950 film Three Little Words. Her breakout role was her first leading role, as Kathy Selden in Singin' in the Rain (1952). Her other successes include The Affairs of Dobie Gillis (1953), Susan Slept Here (1954), Bundle of Joy (1956 Golden Globe nomination), The Catered Affair (1956 National Board of Review Best Supporting Actress Winner), and Tammy and the Bachelor (1957), where her performance of the song 'Tammy' topped the Billboard music charts.
In addition to her acting career, Reynolds had several business ventures, including a Las Vegas hotel and casino and the Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio. She also collected film memorabilia, beginning with items purchased at the landmark 1970 MGM auction. Reynolds was an active member of The Thalians, a charitable organization dedicated to mental health causes. Tragically, Reynolds died following a hemorrhagic stroke on December 28, 2016, one day after the death of her daughter, actress Carrie Fisher.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Mary Frances Reynolds
Born: El Paso, Texas, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: April 1, 1932
Occupations: Actress, Singer, Dancer
Years Active: 1948-2016
Children: 2
Spouses: Eddie Fisher, Harry Karl, Richard Hamlett
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Awards and Nominations Received by Debbie Reynolds
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Movies Featuring Debbie Reynolds
Bundle of Joy
Charlotte's Web
Singin' in the Rain
Mother
That's Entertainment!
The Singing Nun
That's Entertainment! III
Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes
Behind the Candelabra
And the Oscar Goes To…
Tony Curtis: Driven to Stardom
Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge
Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
What a Glorious Feeling: The Making of ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds
The Slippers
Virtual Mom
Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood
Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales
AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Songs: America’s Greatest Music in the Movies
Halloweentown High
These Old Broads
Cinerama Adventure
Get Aboard! ‘The Band Wagon’
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers!
Return to Halloweentown
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
That’s Dancing!
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Sœur Sourire: Who Killed the Voice of God?
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Battling for Baby
The Daughter of Rosie O’Grady
A Star Is Born World Premiere
Pepe
Skirts Ahoy!
Meet Me in Las Vegas
Mr. Imperium
The Catered Affair
Mary, Mary
Three Little Words
Goodbye Charlie
Twentieth Century Fox: The First 50 Years
Wedding Bell Blues
Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood
The Gazebo
The Pleasure of His Company
The Second Time Around
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
I Love Melvin
Give a Girl a Break
The Rat Race
Athena
How Sweet It Is!
Heaven & Earth
Zack and Reba
The Mating Game
Divorce American Style
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul
The Tender Trap
It Started with a Kiss
The Andy Williams Christmas Show
My Six Loves
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
This Happy Feeling
Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul
Two Weeks with Love
The Affairs of Dobie Gillis
The Christmas Wish
June Bride
Hit the Deck
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
What’s the Matter with Helen?
Career Timeline
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2021
Sœur Sourire: Who Killed the Voice of God?
Self (archive footage)
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Self
2004
AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Songs: America’s Greatest Music in the Movies
Self
Halloweentown High
Agatha 'Aggie' Cromwell
2002
Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
Self
What a Glorious Feeling: The Making of ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
Self
Cinerama Adventure
Self
2001
Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge
Agatha 'Aggie' Cromwell
Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
These Old Broads
Piper Grayson
1998
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
Mrs. Claus / Mitzi / Mrs. Prancer / School Teacher (voice)
Zack and Reba
Beulah Blanton
The Christmas Wish
Ruth
1953
I Love Melvin
Judy Schneider / Judy LeRoy
Give a Girl a Break
Suzy Doolittle
The Affairs of Dobie Gillis
Pansy Hammer
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