Hollywood in the 40's
Known for: Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Star of musicals with a powerful singing voice.
Who is this Hollywood Star?
Judy Garland
Known for: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), The Seven Year Itch (1955), Some Like It Hot (1959)
The ultimate 1950s pop culture icon.
Who is this Hollywood Star?
Marilyn Monroe
Known for: Mary Poppins (1964), The Sound of Music (1965)
Beloved for her voice and wholesome screen presence
Who is this Hollywood Star?
Julie Andrews
Known for: Chinatown (1974), Network (1976), The Towering Inferno (1974)
Sharp, powerful screen presence with a string of major roles.
Who is this Hollywood Star?
Faye Dunaway
Known for: Top Gun (1986), Rain Man (1988), Risky Business (1983)
Heartthrob turned serious actor; skyrocketed to superstardom.
Who is this Hollywood Star?
Tom Cruise
Known for: Now, Voyager (1942), Jezebel (1938), All About Eve (1950)
Fierce, intense performances; famous for her "eyes."
Who is this Hollywood Star?
Bette Davis
Known for: Calamity Jane (1953), Pillow Talk (1959)
Girl-next-door charm and a beloved singer-actress in musicals and rom-coms.
Who is this Hollywood Star?
Doris Day
Known for: Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), My Fair Lady (1964), Charade (1963)
Continued her reign as a fashion and film icon.
Who is this Hollywood Star?
Audrey Hepburn
Known for: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975), Chinatown (1974), The Shining (1980)
Charismatic and unhinged — a 70s icon.
Who is this Hollywood Star?
Jack Nicholson
Known for: Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Coming to America (1988), Trading Places (1983)
One of the biggest comedy stars of the decade.
Who is this Hollywood Star?
Eddie Murphy
Known for: It’s a Wonderful Life (1946), The Philadelphia Story (1940)
Everyman charm, often played morally upright characters.
Who is this Hollywood Star?
James Stewart
Known for: Singin’ in the Rain (1952)
America's sweetheart, dancer, and actress.
Who is this Hollywood Star?
Debbie Reynolds
Known for: A Fistful of Dollars (1964), The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
Rose to fame in Spaghetti Westerns; laconic, deadly cool persona.
Who is this Hollywood Star?
Clint Eastwood
Known for: Jaws (1975), Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), The Goodbye Girl (1977)
Became a face of Spielberg’s rise and the blockbuster era.
Who is this Hollywood Star?
Richard Dreyfuss
Known for: The Terminator (1984), Predator (1987), Commando (1985)
Became the face of 80s action cinema.
Who is this Hollywood Star?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Known for: Gone with the Wind (1939), Adventure (1945)
Rugged masculinity; known as "The King of Hollywood."
Who is this Hollywood Star?
Clark Gable
Known for: Rebel Without a Cause (1955), East of Eden (1955), Giant (1956)
Cultural icon of teenage angst; died tragically young.
Who is this Hollywood Star?
James Dean
Known for: Dr. No (1962), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965)
The first (and for many, the definitive) James Bond.
Who is this Hollywood Star?
Sean Connery
Known for: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), All the President’s Men (1976)
Continued his rise from the 60s; one of the era’s most respected actors.
Who is this Hollywood Star?
Dustin Hoffman
Known for: Private Benjamin (1980), Overboard (1987)
Comedy superstar with charm and wit.
Who is this Hollywood Star?
Goldie Hawn
Known for: Sergeant York (1941), For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943)
Often portrayed heroic and stoic characters.
Who is this Hollywood Star?
Gary Cooper
Known for: From Here to Eternity (1953), Guys and Dolls (1955)
Singer turned actor; Oscar winner and Rat Pack member.
Who is this Hollywood Star?
Frank Sinatra
Known for: West Side Story (1961), Splendor in the Grass (1961)
Former child star who transitioned into adult roles with emotional depth.
Who is this Hollywood Star?
Natalie Wood
Known for: The Deer Hunter (1978), Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
Began her career at the end of the decade — widely regarded as the greatest actress of her generation.
Who is this Hollywood Star?
Meryl Streep
Known for: Places in the Heart (1984), Steel Magnolias (1989)
Versatile and beloved; won two Oscars.
Who is this Hollywood Star?
Sally Field