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My Take
Jean Simmons is one of those performers I quietly revere. Rising from wartime British cinema as a child actor and dancer before conquering Hollywood from 1950, she gathered a Golden Globe, an Emmy and a Volpi Cup almost without ever seeming to chase fame. What I admire is the steel beneath that famously well-spoken poise; she never coasted on looks, she simply kept delivering at the highest level for decades. The OBE in 2003 felt less like a reward than an overdue acknowledgement. To me she represents a vanishing kind of star, defined by craft and dignity rather than noise.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jean Simmons
- Name (Japanese)
- ジーン・シモンズ
- Reading
- じーん・しもんず
- Born
- January 31, 1929 – January 22, 2010
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Snake
- Origin
- London, Roman Empire
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / child actor / dancer / television actor / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2003 Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 1953 National Board of Review Award for Best Actress
- 1955 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1956 Targa d'Oro
- 1983 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
- Volpi Cup for Best Actress
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jean Simmons born?
January 31, 1929 – January 22, 2010.
Where is Jean Simmons from?
Jean Simmons is from London, Roman Empire.
What does Jean Simmons do?
Jean Simmons works as film actor, child actor, dancer, television actor, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.