Greer Garson, born Eileen Evelyn Greer Garson on September 29, 1904, in London, England, was a renowned British and American actress and singer who became one of the most celebrated film stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age.

She was admired for portraying graceful and dignified women, particularly in period dramas and war films, and was often recognized for her poise, intelligence, and refined screen presence.

Her rise to acclaim began after her early years in the theater in England, having studied at the University of London and worked in the advertising field before transitioning to acting. She made her stage debut in the early 1930s and quickly became a favorite in London's West End, eventually being signed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer after a studio scout saw her performance in "Old Music."

Her first major film, "Goodbye, Mr. Chips" (1939), earned her critical applause and her first Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, establishing her as a star. The following decade was marked by a series of acclaimed performances, including roles in "Pride and Prejudice" (1940), "Blossoms in the Dust" (1941), and most famously, "Mrs. Miniver" (1942), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Her work in films such as "Madame Curie" (1943) and "Mrs. Parkington" (1944) helped her achieve a record five consecutive Oscar nominations between 1941 and 1945, a feat shared with few other performers.

Greer Garson became known as one of the leading actresses at MGM and remained a favorite among audiences through the 1940s, consistently ranking as a top box office draw in both the United States and Britain.

Despite the enormous success, she became frustrated by being continually cast in the roles of noble women, but her performances remained highly regarded.

During this time, she also became a U.S. citizen in 1951 and moved into occasional television and stage work, including a warmly received run on Broadway in "Auntie Mame" in 1958. Her later film credits included roles in "The Singing Nun" (1966) and "The Happiest Millionaire" (1967), after which she largely retired from acting.

In her personal life, she was married multiple times, with her third marriage to Texas millionaire Buddy Fogelson lasting until his death. She dedicated her later years to charitable work and environmental causes, residing at a ranch in New Mexico.

Greer Garson suffered from chronic health issues in her final years and passed away in Dallas, Texas, on April 6, 1996, at the age of ninety-one.