Joan Plowright
Biography
Joan Ann Plowright, known as Dame Joan Plowright, Lady Olivier, DBE (28 October 1929 - 16 January 2025), was a celebrated English actress whose remarkable career extended over six decades. Recognized for her exceptional talent, Plowright garnered numerous accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award, showcasing her versatility in both film and theater.
Plowright's illustrious career featured a range of notable performances, and she received an Academy Award nomination for her role in "Enchanted April" (1991). Additionally, her work earned her nominations for an Emmy Award and two BAFTA Awards, further emphasizing her status as a prominent figure in the performing arts.
One of her standout achievements is her distinction as one of only four actresses to win two Golden Globes in a single year, highlighting her extraordinary capabilities and dedication to her craft. Throughout her life, Plowright collaborated with some of the greatest talents in the industry, leaving an indelible mark on both stage and screen. Her legacy continues to inspire aspiring actors and actresses around the world, ensuring that her remarkable contributions to the arts will not be forgotten.
Filmography
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Daphne Laureola
1978 • Lady Pitts
Dance with Me
1998 • Bea Johnson
Tom's Midnight Garden
1999
Surviving Picasso
1996 • Françoise's Grandmother
I Am David
2003 • Sophie
Brimstone & Treacle
1982 • Norma Bates
Three Sisters
1970 • Masha
And a Nightingale Sang
1989 • Mam
Knife Edge
2009 • Marjorie Blake
Equus
1977 • Dora Strang
Revolution
1985 • Mrs. McConnahay
The Dressmaker
1988 • Nellie
Dennis the Menace
1993 • Martha Wilson
Global Heresy
2002 • Lady Foxley
101 Dalmatians
1996 • Nanny
Time Without Pity
1957
Bringing Down the House
2003 • Mrs. Virginia Arness
Dinosaur
2000 • Baylene (voice)
The Scarlet Letter (1995)
1995 • Harriet Hibbons
Nothing Like a Dame
2018 • Self
A Place for Annie
1994 • Dorothy
Tea with Mussolini
1999 • Mary Wallace