Myrna Loy was an American actress who starred in a variety of films from the 1920s to the 1950s. She is best known for her role as Nora Charles in the 'Thin Man' series of films, which began in 1934. She also appeared in other classic films such as 'The Best Years of Our Lives' and 'Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House'. Her career spanned over four decades and she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1936.