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Deborah Kerr Biography

Birth Name:

Deborah Jane Kerr-Trimmer

Birth Place:

Helensburgh, Scotland

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

Abandoned ballet dancing to focus on an acting career
Made her screen debut in a bit part in 1940's Contraband; first big breakout role was 1947's Black Narcissus
Perhaps best known for her iconic beach scene with Burt Lancaster in From Here to Eternity (1953)
Her singing role was famously dubbed by Marni Nixon in The King and I
Honored as a Commander of the British Empire in 1998

1985Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Special: nominated
1962BAFTA Film Awards-Best British Actress: nominated
1960New York Film Critics Circle-Best Actress: winner
1960Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1959Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
1958Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1958Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
1958BAFTA Film Awards-Best British Actress: nominated
1957Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1957Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: winner
1957Golden Globe-Actress in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy: winner
1957New York Film Critics Circle-Best Actress: winner
1956BAFTA Film Awards-Best British Actress: nominated
1956Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1953Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1950Golden Globe-Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1949Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated