Fay Wray

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Fay Wray (born Vina Fay Wray; September 15, 1907 – August 8, 2004) was a Canadian-American actress. Through an acting career that spanned 57 years, Wray attained international stardom as an actress in horror film roles, leading to many considering her as the first "scream queen". After appearing in minor film roles, Wray gained media attention being selected as one of the "WAMPAS Baby Stars". This led to Wray being signed to Paramount Pictures as a teenager, where she made more than a dozen films. After leaving Paramount, she signed deals with various film companies, being cast in her first horror film roles. For RKO Radio Pictures, Inc., she starred in the film with which she is most identified, King Kong (1933). After the success of King Kong, Wray appeared in more minor film roles and on television, leading to her final role in 1980....

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Perry MasonSeries • 1957Wagon TrainSeries • 1957Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries • 195577 Sunset StripSeries • 1958Hawaiian EyeSeries • 1959Kraft Television TheatreSeries • 1947The 20th Century Fox HourSeries • 1955Studio 57Series • 1954Cavalcade of AmericaSeries • 1952Screen Director's PlayhouseSeries • 1955The Eleventh HourSeries • 1962King KongMovie • 1933Murder by DeathMovie • 1976Tammy and the BachelorMovie • 1957The Son of KongMovie • 1933The Most Dangerous GameMovie • 1932Mighty Joe YoungMovie • 1949Mystery of the Wax MuseumMovie • 1933The CobwebMovie • 1955Crime of PassionMovie • 1956Doctor XMovie • 1932Queen BeeMovie • 1955Adam Had Four SonsMovie • 1941The ClairvoyantMovie • 1935