Gene Eliza Tierney was a yesteryear American film and stage actress. Her beauty and elegance complimented her brilliant and enthralling performances, and she became one of the leading ladies of her time. With her blue-green eyes, brown hair, and prominent cheekbones, she mesmerised audiences for years. She is best known for playing the titular role in the film ‘Laura.’ She forayed into acting with the play ‘What a Life!’ and went on to prove her acting prowess with other plays like ‘Ring Two’ and ‘Mrs O'Brian Entertains,’ garnering acclaim from both audience and critics. Her first motion picture was ‘The Return of Frank James’ where she starred opposite Henry Fonda. What followed was an array of brilliant performances in films like ‘Heaven Can Wait,’ ‘The Shanghai Gesture,’ and ‘Laura.’ Her splendid performance in the film ‘Leave Her to Heaven’ earned her an ‘Academy Award’ nomination for ‘Best Actress.’ Other notable films of this gifted actress are ‘The Left Hand of God,’ ‘The Razor's Edge,’ ‘Whirlpool,’ and ‘The Pleasure Seekers.’