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