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
The Big Country
Great Expectations
The Blue Lagoon
Guys and Dolls
Black Narcissus
How to Make an American Quilt
Angel Face

Top Movie Credits

Spartacus Varinia
The Big Country Julie Maragon
Great Expectations Young Estella
The Blue Lagoon Emmeline Foster
Guys and Dolls Sarah Brown
Angel Face Diane Tremayne Jessup