GALE SONDERGAARD

ACTING

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Gale Sondergaard (February 15, 1899 – August 14, 1985) was an American actress. Sondergaard began her acting career in theatre, and progressed to films in 1936.

She was the first recipient of the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her film debut in Anthony Adverse (1936).