Personal Info
- Born
- Oct 22, 1917
- Age
- 108
- Native Lang
- French
- Data Reliability
- 92%
Verification Sources
Known For
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?Work (1986)Actor • 1986
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?Work (1967)Actor • 1967
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?Work (1960)Actor • 1960
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?Work (1944)Actor • 1944
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?Work (1937)Actor • 1937
Biography
Detailed profile & career
Joan de Beauvoir de Havilland (October 22, 1917 – December 15, 2013), known professionally as Joan Fontaine, was known as a British-American actress best celebrated for her roles in Hollywood films during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Fontaine appeared in more than 45 films in a career that spanned five decades.
Biography & Career
She was the younger sister of actress Olivia de Havilland. Their rivalry was well documented in the media at the height of Fontaine's career. Fontaine began her film career in 1935, signing a contract with RKO Pictures. Fontaine received her first major roles in The Man Who Found Himself (1937) and in Gunga Din (1939). Her career prospects improved greatly after her starring role in Alfred Hitchcock's Rebecca (1940), for which she received her first of three nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress. The following year, she won that award for her role in Hitchcock's Suspicion (1941).
Net Worth & Earnings
Based on industry analysis, Joan Fontaine has a projected net worth of $8,000,000. This comprehensive valuation accounts for professional revenue streams and assets.
Key Milestones
- 1917: Award
- 1937: Career Milestone
- 1941: Award
- 1944: Career Milestone
- 1960: Career Milestone
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🏆 Awards & Achievements
Award (1941)
WinnerAward (1917)
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