Greer Garson (Eileen Evelyn Greer Garson, September 1904 – April 1996) was a British-American actress and singer. She was a major star at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; she became popular during World War II for her portrayal of strong women waiting for soldiers to return from the war. She was listed by the 'Motion Picture Herald' as one of America's top-ten box office draws from 1942–1946.

As of 2020, she has been the 4th most-nominated woman for the Best Actress Academy Award. She received 7 Academy Award nominations, including a record-tying (with Bette Davis) five consecutive nominations (1941–1945) in the actress category, winning for her performance in the title role of the 1942 film "Mrs. Miniver".

She was a recipient of various accolades. Besides Academy Awards nominations, she was nominated for the New York Film Critics Circle Award, National Board of Review Award (winner), and a Golden Globe (winner).

Garson was born in Manor Park, East Ham, England. Her parents were Nancy Sophia "Nina" and George Garson. At the age of 27, she started her acting career in 1932. She did her first film "Goodbye, Mr. Chips" in 1938.

As a 7-time Oscar nominee, she received her first nomination for "Goodbye, Mr. Chips". Her second nomination was for "Blossoms in the Dust" (1941). She won Best Actress ("Mrs. Miniver") on her third attempt. Other nominations were "Madame Curie" (1943), "Mrs. Parkington" (1944), "The Valley of Decision" (1945), and "Sunrise at Campobello" (1960).

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