Deanna Durbin was a Canadian-born actress and singer who rose to fame in the 1930s and 1940s. She was known for her singing voice and her roles in films such as Three Smart Girls, Mad About Music, and It's a Date. She was one of the most popular stars of the era and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1938. After retiring from acting in 1949, she lived a quiet life in France until her death in 2013.