Janet Gaynor was an American actress born on January 6, 1906, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She gained fame in the 1920s and 1930s for her performances in silent films and early talkies. Gaynor is best known for her roles in movies like Seventh Heaven, Street Angel, and Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans, which showcased her talent and versatility. In 1929, she became the first recipient of the Academy Award for Best Actress, winning for her performances in three different films. Throughout her career, Gaynor appeared in over 100 films and continued to act in television until the 1980s, leaving a lasting legacy in Hollywood.