Lauren Bacall Lauren Bacall Lauren Bacall (, born Betty Joan Perske; September 16, 1924 – August 12, 2014) was an American actress known for her distinctive voice and sultry looks. She was named the 20th greatest female star of classic Hollywood cinema by the American Film Institute, and received an Academy Honorary Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2009, "in recognition of her central place in the Golden Age of motion pictures". Bacall began her career as a model before making her film debut as a leading lady in "To Have and Have Not" (1944). She continued
The Forger (2012 film) released on DVD on July 3, 2012 due to a decision to delay the release until after "The Hunger Games" (in which Josh Hutcherson plays a leading role) had premiered. The Forger (2012 film) The Forger (also known as Carmel-by-the-Sea) is a 2012 American drama film about art forgery. It stars Josh Hutcherson, Hayden Panettiere, Alfred Molina, Dina Eastwood and Lauren Bacall in her final film role. The film is produced by Michael-Ryan Fletchall and Craig Comstock, directed by Lawrence Roeck, and written by Carlos De Los Rios. Joshua Mason (Josh Hutcherson) is a troubled 15-year-old who is abandoned by