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
Stage Struck Rita Vernon
Whisky Galore! Peggy Macroon