About
She became a prominent actress in the 1940's for role as Brigid O'Shaughnessy in the 1941 classic film The Maltese Falcon. Her fame greatly expanded after she won an Academy Award for her role as Sandra Kovak in The Great Lie.
Before Fame
She started her career as a teenager, performing in silent films.
Trivia
She debuted in the 1920 film The Scarecrow.
Family Life
She was married to film director Kenneth Hawks until his death.
Associated With
Some say that her best role was alongside Humphrey Bogart in The Maltese Falcon.
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Mary Astor Highlights
