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Joan Greenwood

Acting
Known For

65 Years Old

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). Description above from the Wikipedia article Joan Greenwood, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Born

Chelsea, London, England, UK on 4th March 1921

Died

27th February 1987

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The Main Chance
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Tales of the Unexpected
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Ellis Island
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Mysterious Island
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The Importance of Being Earnest
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The Bad Lord Byron
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