From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia Fay Wray born Vina Fay Wray September 15 1907 August 8 2004 was a CanadianAmerican actress Through an acting career that spanned 57 years Wray attained international stardom as an actress in horror film roles leading to many considering her as the first scream queen After appearing in minor film roles Wray gained media attention being selected as one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars This led to Wray being signed to Paramount Pictures as a teenager where she made more than a dozen films After leaving Paramount she signed deals with various film companies being cast in her first horror film roles For RKO Radio Pictures Inc she starred in the film with which she is most identified King Kong 1933 After the success of King Kong Wray appeared in more minor film roles and on television leading to her final role in 1980 Description above from the Wikipedia article Fay Wray licensed under CCBYSA full list of contributors on Wikipedia