Bette Davis was an American actress who starred in over 100 films throughout her career. She was known for her strong performances and her distinctive voice. She won two Academy Awards for Best Actress and was the first female president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. She was also the first person to receive the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award. Davis was a major film star during the 1930s and 1940s, and is considered one of the greatest actresses in Hollywood history.