About
Gloria Stuart was an American actress, visual artist, and activist with a career spanning several decades. She gained recognition in pre-code films and experienced a resurgence in fame late in life for her portrayal of Rose Dawson Calvert in Titanic. Her performance in Titanic earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award and nominations for the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award.
Career Timeline
Early Film Career
Gains recognition in pre-code films during the early days of Hollywood.
Career Slowdown
Career slows down, with fewer roles and less recognition.
Focus on Visual Arts
Transitions to visual arts, pursuing painting and other artistic endeavors.
Return to Acting
Returns to acting with small roles in television and film.
Titanic Role
Cast as Rose Dawson Calvert in Titanic, experiencing a career resurgence at age 87.
Awards and Recognition
Wins a Screen Actors Guild Award and receives nominations for the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Titanic.
Death
Gloria Stuart dies at 100, remembered for her role in Titanic.
Legacy
Her role in Titanic lives on in film history.
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Last updated: February 21, 2026