Eva Marie Saint, born on July 4, 1924, is an esteemed American actress, renowned for her remarkable career spanning seven decades across films, Broadway, and television. She is distinguished for bringing an extraordinary level of emotional depth and complexity to her roles, often portraying women who initially appear fragile yet possess immense inner strength.
Throughout her illustrious career, Saint has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her captivating performance in the 1954 drama film "On the Waterfront". She later starred in the 1959 thriller film "North by Northwest", directed by the iconic Alfred Hitchcock.
Saint's impressive repertoire also includes notable nominations for the Golden Globe and BAFTA awards for her role in the 1957 drama film "A Hatful of Rain". Her impressive list of awards also includes an Emmy Award for her outstanding performance in the 1990 television miniseries "People Like Us".
Some of her most notable subsequent films include "Raintree County" (1957),Otto Preminger's "Exodus" (1960),Vincente Minnelli's "The Sandpiper" (1965),the Cold War comedy "The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!" (1966),and the racing film "Grand Prix" (1966),in which she shared the screen with the talented James Garner.
