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Joan Greenwood was born in Chelsea, United Kingdom on March 4, 1921. Public records list Joan Greenwood as a stage actor, film actor and television actor. Death is recorded on February 28, 1987, at the age of 65.
My Take
Joan Greenwood is one of those performers I rate more for texture than for filmography. That husky voice and slow, exacting diction made her instantly recognizable, and in Kind Hearts and Coronets she is pure sly mischief. What I admire is that she built a signature out of how she spoke, not just how she looked, which is rarer than it sounds. The fact that she was still appearing in Little Dorrit the very year she died, in 1987, tells me she never coasted. For me she embodies a particular brand of arch, witty English screen presence.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joan Greenwood
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョーン・グリーンウッド
- Reading
- じょーん・ぐりーんうっど
- Born
- March 4, 1921 – February 28, 1987
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rooster
- Origin
- Chelsea, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan%20Greenwood
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q446064
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Joan Greenwood born?
Born March 4, 1921.
When did Joan Greenwood die?
Died February 28, 1987, aged 65.
Where was Joan Greenwood from?
Joan Greenwood was from Chelsea, United Kingdom.
What did Joan Greenwood do?
Joan Greenwood worked as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
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