Ann Dvorak (born Anna McKim; August 2, 1911 – December 10, 1979) was a dynamic and rebellious American actress who became one of the quintessential stars of Hollywood’s pre-Code era, known for her intense and naturalistic performances.
Dvorak shot to stardom with a series of gritty and powerful roles in the early 1930s. Ann Dvorak is best remembered for playing the fiery, defiant sister of Paul Muni in the landmark gangster film Scarface (1932) and for her harrowing portrayal of a self-destructive socialite alongside Bette Davis and Joan Blondell in the classic Three on a Match (1932). She appeared as a saloon singer in Abilene Town with Randolph Scott and Edgar Buchanan, released in 1946.
Known for a fiery spirit that mirrored her on-screen characters, she famously walked out on her Warner Bros. contract at the peak of her fame, a bold move from which her career never fully recovered. Despite this, her powerful work in the early 1930s cemented her legacy as one of the most talented and modern actresses of her time.
