Luise Rainer
| Born | January 12, 1910 |
| Hometown | Düsseldorf |
| Net worth | $1 million |
| Height | 5'4" (1.63m) |
| Spouse | Robert Knittel, Clifford Odets |
| Children | Francesca Knittel-Bowyer |
| Parents | Emilie K?nigsberger, Heinrich Rainer |
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Actress Luise Rainer, 1930s back-to-back Oscar winner, dies.
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | The Good Earth (film) | Winner | ||
| 1937 | The Great Ziegfeld | Winner |
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