An American motion picture actress who began her screen career playing treacherous femme fatales and who attained stardom during the 1930’s in roles as glib, resourceful sophisticates.  Dubbed “Queen of Hollywood” during her heyday, Loy was often promoted by her studio as every man’s “dream wife.” In her later years Loy toured extensively in stage productions and occasionally accepted character roles in film. She was awarded an honorary Oscar for life achievement in 1999.