She was a character actress who had become a star.
And some gifted character actresses make the most of the opportunity.
From 1929 until 1935, she found success as a character actress when sound was being introduced to films.
And yet the first episode has two of the best character actresses on television.
She's become one of our most stunning character actresses before looking old enough to vote.
"It's not very often a young character actress gets to be a leading lady," she said.
"I think she truly is a character actress," said the director.
Stacy King is a former character actress of the 1960s.
In the 1930s, she moved into motion pictures as a character actress.
Christine had a long career as a character actress in film and television.