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Greer Garson - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer popularized during the Second World War for her portrayal of strong women on the Homefront.

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Eileen Evelyn Greer Garson  CBE  (29 September 1904 – 6 April 1996) was an English actress and singer. She was a major star at  Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer  popularized during the  Second World War  for her portrayal of strong women on the homefront; listed by the  Motion Picture Herald  as one of America's top-ten box office draws from 1942 to 1946. [1] Garson received seven  Academy Award  nominations, including a  record-tying  five consecutive nominations (1941–45) in the  Best Actress  category, winning the award for her performance in the title role of the 1942 film  Mrs. Miniver . [2]   ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greer_Garson )