- Born
- 23 March 1905, San Antonio, Texas, United States
- First work
- 1925: Lady of the Night
- Peak
- 1932 to 1947 (estimated)
- Last work
- 1970: Trog
- Died
- 10 May 1977, New York City, United States; aged 72; natural
Joan Crawford
Film: actress, dancer, United States
Joan Crawford was one of the most enduring stars of Hollywood's Golden Age, celebrated for her steely determination and remarkable emotional range. Starting as a chorus dancer, she became a Jazz Age icon before developing into a dramatic powerhouse at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and later Warner Bros. Her crowning dramatic triumph arrived with Mildred Pierce in 1945, earning her the Academy Award for Best Actress. Crawford adapted tirelessly to changing cinema landscapes across five decades, concluding with intense psychological thrillers. She died of a heart attack in New York City in 1977, leaving an unmatched legacy of screen glamour and discipline.
Some dates for Joan Crawford come from sources that disagree or are uncertain: peak years. Treat them as approximate.
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Signature works
- Our Dancing Daughters film1928
- Grand Hotel film1932
- The Women film1939
- Mildred Pierce film1945
- Humoresque film1946
- Johnny Guitar film1954
- What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? film1962
Honours
- Academy Award for Best Actress, 1945
- Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award, 1970
Groups: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Warner Bros..