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
Kind Hearts and Coronets
The Man in the White Suit
Tom Jones
The Moon-Spinners
The Water Babies
The Uncanny
Whisky Galore!
Country

Top Movie Credits

Barbarella The Great Tyrant (voice) (uncredited)
Mysterious Island Lady Mary Fairchild
Tom Jones Lady Bellaston
The Moon-Spinners Aunt Frances Ferris
The Water Babies Lady Harriet
The Uncanny Miss Malkin (segment "London 1912")
Whisky Galore! Peggy Macroon
Country Dollie van der Biek