Lauren Bacall worked on Broadway in 2004.
Lauren Bacall ( [ ˌlɔːrən_bəˈkɔːl ] , born Betty Joan Perske ; September 16 , 1924 -- August 12 , 2014 ) was an American actress and singer known for her distinctive voice and sultry looks . Bacall also worked on Broadway in musicals , earning Tony Awards for Applause ( 1970 ) and Woman of the Year ( 1981 ) .