Eva Marie Saint | Born 1924

With a career spanning over 70 years, Eva Marie Saint has made a mark in Hollywood. Currently, she holds the distinction of being the oldest living Oscar winner, at age 98. She began her career shortly after attending Bowling Green State University for an acting degree. Her first notable role was in The Trip to Bountiful in 1953. A year later, her performance in On the Waterfront saw her win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. The film, regarded as one of the greatest of all time, also made her into a breakout star.

Throughout her career, Saint starred in some of the most memorable films of all time. Such films include North by Northwest, Exodus, and Grand Prix. Beginning in the 1970s, she started to take less and less roles. In her later years, she lent her voice as Katara in The Legend of Korra.

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