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Lauren Bacall

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Lauren Bacall · Arts & Literature

What

Acclaimed film actress; born Betty Joan Perske to a Jewish family, cousin of Shimon Peres

When

1924, The Bronx, New York, United States — 2014, New York City, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Lauren Bacall is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Acclaimed film actress; born Betty Joan Perske to a Jewish family, cousin of Shimon Peres

How & why

Bacall was an acclaimed film actress of Hollywood's golden age, celebrated for 'To Have and Have Not', 'The Big Sleep' and a distinctive sultry voice, and honored with an Academy Honorary Award. Born Betty Joan Perske to a Jewish family, she was Jewish and a first cousin of Israeli president Shimon Peres.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lauren_Bacall

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Acclaimed film actress; born Betty Joan Perske to a Jewish family, cousin of Shimon Peres

1944

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lauren_Bacall