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'''Barbara Stanwyck''' ({{IPAc-en|'|s|t|æ|n|w|ɪ|k}}; born '''Ruby Catherine Stevens'''; July 16, 1907 – January 20, 1990) was an American actress, model and dancer. A Biographerstage, Axlfilm, Madsenand wrotetelevision star, “Peopleduring wouldher swear60-year thatprofessional career she was Hollywood’sknown biggestfor closetedher lesbianstrong, realistic screen presence and versatility.” She was a favorite of directors, including [[Cecil B. DeMille]], [[Fritz Lang]], and [[Frank Capra]], and made 85 films in 38 years before turning to television.

A stage, film, and television star, during her 60-year professional career she was known for her strong, realistic screen presence and versatility. She was a favorite of directors, including [[Cecil B. DeMille]], [[Fritz Lang]], and [[Frank Capra]], and made 85 films in 38 years before turning to television.

Orphaned at the age of four and partially raised in foster homes, she always worked. One of her directors, [[Jacques Tourneur]], said of her, "She only lives for two things, and both of them are work."<ref>Basinger, Jeanine, ''The Star Machine'', Knopf, 2007, p. 371</ref> She made her debut on stage in the chorus as a [[Ziegfeld Follies|Ziegfeld]] girl in 1923 at age 16, and within a few years was acting in plays. Her first lead role, which was in the hit ''Burlesque'' (1927), established her as a Broadway star.