**Eva Marie Saint** (born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1924) is an American actress known for her understated elegance and measured performances. After starting in theater and television, she made her memorable film debut in Elia Kazan's *Fronte del porto* (On the Waterfront, 1954), a role that earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

She cemented her reputation with Alfred Hitchcock in *Intrigo internazionale* (North by Northwest, 1959), where her portrayal of the sophisticated and ambiguous Eve Kendall became iconic. Her acting style is characterized by intelligence, composure, and natural grace, eschewing melodrama. She often played independent and complex women, with a subtle vulnerability or strength, as also demonstrated in films such as *Exodus* (1960) and *Grand Prix* (1966). Her long career saw her active for decades, always maintaining a high level of professionalism.