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Joan Plowright

Actor / Actress

Joan Plowright

Born Brigg, Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, UK 18 credits available

Biography

Joan Ann Plowright, Lady Olivier, DBE (28 October 1929 - 16 January 2025), better known as Dame Joan Plowright, was an English actress, whose career has spanned over sixty years. Throughout her career she has won two Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award and has been nominated for an Academy Award, an Emmy, and two BAFTA Awards. Joan Plowright is also one of only four actresses to have won two Golden Globes in the same year.

Joan Plowright is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 18 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Nothing Like a Dame (2018), The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008), Curious George (2006), George and the Dragon (2004), Dinosaur (2000), Tom's Midnight Garden (1999), Tea with Mussolini (1999), Dance with Me (1998). The recorded credits span 1985 to 2018, including 17 movies and 1 TV show.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.

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Known forActing
Movies17
TV shows1
Active years represented1985–2018
Place of birthBrigg, Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, UK
Died

Also known as

Joan Ann Plowright · Baroness Olivier · Joan Ann Olivier · Dame Joan Plowright

Known for

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