While British actress Deborah Kerr unbelievably never one an Oscar, she was one of the classiest, talented actresses of her day. She died today at the age of 86.
Kerr was known for the ability to make even the most drab film worth watching if she was in it, although she starred in many high-quality productions as well.
Her most famous film and film scene would have to be her famous kiss with Burt Lancaster in "From Here to Eternity."
While Kerr was nominated for an Oscar six times, she never won. Kerr's six best actress Academy Award nominations were for her roles in "Edward, My Son" (1949), "From Here to Eternity" (1953), "The King and I" (1956), "Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison" (1957), "Separate Tables"(1958) and "The Sundowners" (1960). She was awarded with an honorary Oscar in 1993, for the body of her screen work.
Kerr had suffered from Parkinson's Disease, according to her publicist, and died in Suffolk, in eastern England.
She is survived by her husband, Peter Viertel, two daughters and three grandchildren.
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