Joan Greenwood
Actor
Born Mar 4, 1921 · Chelsea, London, England, UK
Active 1941–1987
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.
Filmography
Miss Marple: At Bertram's Hotel (1987) — Selina HazyTales of the Unexpected (1979) — Emma AdkinsThe Flame Is Love (1979) — Duchess of GranthamThe Water Babies (1978) — Lady HarrietThe Uncanny (1977) — Miss Malkin (segment "London 1912")The Main Chance (1969) — Mrs. Hilary WennBarbarella (1968) — The Great Tyrant (voice) (uncredited)The Moon-Spinners (1964) — Aunt Frances FerrisTom Jones (1963) — Lady BellastonMysterious Island (1961) — Lady Mary FairchildMoonfleet (1955) — Lady Clarista AshwoodFather Brown (1954) — Lady WarrenMonsieur Ripois (1954) — NorahThe Importance of Being Earnest (1952) — Gwendolen FairfaxThe Man in the White Suit (1951) — Daphne BirnleyHallmark Hall of Fame (1951) — Ann WhitefieldMr. Peek-a-Boo (1951) — SusanKind Hearts and Coronets (1949) — SibellaWhisky Galore! (1949) — Peggy MacroonSaraband for Dead Lovers (1948) — Sophie DorotheaThe October Man (1947) — Jenny CardenThe White Unicorn (1947) — Lottie SmithThe Gentle Sex (1943) — Betty MillerHe Found a Star (1941) — Babe Cavour