Fay Wray

Biography

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....

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 2024
    King Kong: Monster and Myth

    Self - Actress (archive footage) • Acting

  2. 2011
    Return to Jurassic Park

    Self (archive footage) • Acting

  3. 2008
  4. 2007
    Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman

    Self (archive footage) • Acting

  5. 2005
    The Lost Spider Pit Sequence

    Ann Darrow (archive footage) • Acting

  6. 2003
  7. 1998
  8. 1998
    Universal Horror

    Self - Interviewee • Acting

Fay Wray - Aperture