"Brought up to respect the conventions, love had to end in marriage. I'm afraid it did." ― Bette Davis From Bette Davis Actress Added on 1/31/2026 About Bette Davis Bette Davis was an American actress of film, television, and theater whose career helped redefine dramatic roles for women in Hollywood. She won two Academy Awards and remains one of classic cinema's most influential performers. Born: 1908-04-05 Died: 1989-10-06 View all quotes from Bette Davis