**Teresa Wright (1918-2005)** was an American actress known for her rapid rise in Hollywood. She achieved the rare feat of three Academy Award nominations in just two years: Best Supporting Actress for *The Little Foxes* (1941) and for *Mrs. Miniver* (1942) – winning for the latter – and Best Actress for *The Pride of the Yankees* (1942).

Known for her integrity and understated talent, Wright excelled in roles of sincere, intelligent, and morally strong women, often serving as the compassionate heart of the story. Her most celebrated films also include Alfred Hitchcock's *Shadow of a Doubt* (1943) and the acclaimed *The Best Years of Our Lives* (1946), a masterpiece that won seven Academy Awards. Her film career, though brief at its peak, secured her a prominent place in the Golden Age of Hollywood.