Lauren Bacall, born Betty Joan Perske on September 16th, 1924 The Bronx, New York City, U.S. was an actress, model and spokeswoman, known for her distinctive voice and sultry looks. Lauren was named the 20th greatest female star of classic Hollywood cinema by the American Film Institute, having received an Academy Honorary Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences during 2009 'in recognition of her central place in the Golden Age of motion pictures'.