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Fay Wray

actress

Born: Died: American

Vina Fay Wray (September 15, 1907 – August 8, 2004) was a Canadian-American actress best known for starring as Ann Darrow in the 1933 film King Kong. Through an acting career that spanned nearly six decades, Wray attained international recognition as an actress in horror films. She has been dubbed the first "scream queen".

She had minor film roles, and gained media attention as one of the "WAMPAS Baby Stars" in 1926. This led to her contract with Paramount Pictures as a teenager, where she made more than a dozen feature films. After leaving Paramount, she signed deals with various film companies, got her first roles in horror films and many other types, including in The Bowery (1933) and Viva Villa! (1934), both of which star Wallace Beery. For RKO Radio Pictures, Inc., Wray starred in her most identifiable film, King Kong (1933). After its success, she had numerous roles in film and television, retiring in 1980.

Notable For

American actress

Fay Wray's Historical Timeline

  1. "King Kong" actress Fay Wray (20) weds playwright-screenwriter John Monk Saunders (30)

    "King Kong" actress Fay Wray (20) weds playwright-screenwriter John Monk Saunders (30)

  2. "King Kong" film directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, starring Fay Wray premieres at Radio City Music

    "King Kong" film directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, starring Fay Wray premieres at Radio City Music Hall and RKO Roxy in NYC

  3. "King Kong" actress Fay Wray (34) weds screenwriter and playwright Robert Riskin (45)

    "King Kong" actress Fay Wray (34) weds screenwriter and playwright Robert Riskin (45)

  4. Fay Wray dies

    Fay Wray, American actress, known for american actress, died on 2004-08-08. Vina Fay Wray (September 15, 1907 – August 8, 2004) was a Canadian-American actress best known for starring as Ann Darrow…

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fay Wray born?
Fay Wray was born on 1907-08-08 (American).
What is Fay Wray known for?
American actress
What historical events involved Fay Wray?
Fay Wray was involved in 4 recorded historical events, including "King Kong" actress Fay Wray (20) weds playwright-screenwriter John Monk Saunders (30), "King Kong" film directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, starring Fay Wray premieres at Radio City Music , "King Kong" actress Fay Wray (34) weds screenwriter and playwright Robert Riskin (45).
When did Fay Wray die?
Fay Wray died on 2004-01-01.

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