Kerr's career spanned several decades, during which she earned acclaim for her ability to convey complex emotions and her strong screen presence. She passed away on October 16, 2007, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances that continue to resonate in the world of film.
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Deborah Kerr
Awards & Nominations
View All AwardsIMDb totals: 16 wins, 22 nominations.
Major awards verified (Oscars, Golden Globes)
Complete Award Details 10 Major
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Academy Award for Best Actress The Sundowners | |
| 1959 | Academy Award for Best Actress Separate Tables | |
| 1958 | Academy Award for Best Actress Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison | |
| 1958 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress β Motion Picture Drama Separate Tables | |
| 1957 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress β Motion Picture Drama Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison | |
| 1957 | Academy Award for Best Actress The King and I | |
| 1956 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture β Mu... The King and I | |
| 1954 | Academy Award for Best Actress From Here to Eternity | |
| 1950 | Academy Award for Best Actress Edward, My Son | |
| 1949 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress β Motion Picture Drama Edward, My Son | |
| 1993 | Academy Honorary Award | |
| 1991 | Special Award, BAFTA | |
| 1987 | David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress The Assam Garden | |
| 1985 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a... A Woman of Substance | |
| 1959 | David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress Separate Tables | |
| 1958 | Henrietta Award | |
| - | Donaldson Awards | |
| - | Commander of the Order of the British Empire | |
| - | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame |
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 1956 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture β Mu... The King and I |
| 1993 | Academy Honorary Award |
| 1991 | Special Award, BAFTA |
| 1959 | David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress Separate Tables |
| 1958 | Henrietta Award |
| - | Donaldson Awards |
| - | Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
| - | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame |
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 1961 | Academy Award for Best Actress The Sundowners |
| 1959 | Academy Award for Best Actress Separate Tables |
| 1958 | Academy Award for Best Actress Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison |
| 1958 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress β Motion Picture Drama Separate Tables |
| 1957 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress β Motion Picture Drama Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison |
| 1957 | Academy Award for Best Actress The King and I |
| 1954 | Academy Award for Best Actress From Here to Eternity |
| 1950 | Academy Award for Best Actress Edward, My Son |
| 1949 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress β Motion Picture Drama Edward, My Son |
| 1987 | David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress The Assam Garden |
| 1985 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a... A Woman of Substance |
| Year | Festival | Award | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Oscars | Best Actress | The Sundowners |
| 1959 | Oscars | Best Actress | Separate Tables |
| 1958 | Oscars | Best Actress | Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison |
| 1958 | Golden Globes | Best Actress - Drama | Separate Tables |
| 1957 | Oscars | Best Actress | The King and I |
| 1957 | Golden Globes | Best Actress - Drama | Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison |
| 1954 | Oscars | Best Actress | From Here to Eternity |
| 1950 | Oscars | Best Actress | Edward, My Son |
| 1949 | Golden Globes | Best Actress - Drama | Edward, My Son |
About Deborah Kerr
Deborah Kerr was born on 30 September 1921 in Helensburgh, Scotland, UK. Deborah Kerr passed away on 16 October 2007 at the age of 86. Nominated for an Academy Award. We have 6 films with Deborah Kerr available. Among Deborah Kerr's most popular films: Quo Vadis, The King and I, From Here to Eternity, The Night of the Iguana, Separate Tables.
Kerr's career spanned several decades, during which she earned acclaim for her ability to convey complex emotions and her strong screen presence. She passed away on October 16, 2007, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances that continue to resonate in the world of film.
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Deborah Kerr has 6 films released between 1951 and 1964.