Actresses who died on January 14

Take a focused look at the actresses who passed away on January 14. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1986 Donna Reed

  Donna Reed was an American actress known for her roles in classic films of the 1940s and 1950s and as the star of the long-running television series 'The Donna Reed Show.' She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'From Here to Eternity' (1953). [bio]

• 1994 Esther Ralston

  Esther Ralston was an American film actress who gained prominence during the silent film era and successfully transitioned into talking pictures, starring in numerous features throughout the 1920s and 1930s. [bio]

• 2006 Shelley Winters

  Shelley Winters was an acclaimed American actress who won two Academy Awards during her career, known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage. She often portrayed strong, complex women and was active in Hollywood from the 1940s through the early 2000s. [bio]