Joan Greenwood
Born: 1921-03-04
Birthplace: Chelsea, London, England, UK
Biography
Joan Greenwood (4 March 1921 – 27 February 1987) was an English actress. Born in Chelsea, she studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Her husky voice, coupled with her slow, precise elocution, was her trademark. Perhaps her most famous role was Gwendolen in The Importance of Being Earnest (1952).
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Known For
Barbarella
Mysterious Island
Tom Jones
Moonfleet
Little Dorrit
Kind Hearts and Coronets
The Man in the White Suit
Stage Struck
The Importance of Being Earnest
Whisky Galore!
Top Movie Credits
Barbarella
The Great Tyrant (voice) (uncredited)
Mysterious Island
Lady Mary Fairchild
Tom Jones
Lady Bellaston
Moonfleet
Lady Clarista Ashwood
Little Dorrit
Mrs. Clennam
Kind Hearts and Coronets
Sibella
The Man in the White Suit
Daphne Birnley
Stage Struck
Rita Vernon
The Importance of Being Earnest
Gwendolen Fairfax
Whisky Galore!
Peggy Macroon