Jean Simmons

Born: 1929-01-31

Birthplace: Crouch Hill, London, England, UK

Biography

Jean Merilyn Simmons, OBE (January 31, 1929 – January 22, 2010) was an English actress. She appeared predominantly in motion pictures, beginning with films made in Great Britain during and after World War II – she was one of J. Arthur Rank's 'well-spoken young starlets' – followed mainly by Hollywood films from 1950.

Known For

Spartacus
The Robe
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
Great Expectations
The Big Country
Guys and Dolls
All the Way Home
Hamlet
Angel Face
Elmer Gantry

Top Movie Credits

Spartacus Varinia
Great Expectations Young Estella
The Big Country Julie Maragon
Guys and Dolls Sarah Brown
All the Way Home Mary Follet
Hamlet Ophelia
Angel Face Diane Tremayne Jessup
Elmer Gantry Sister Sharon Falconer