Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Television producer, Model, Actor, Playwright, Stage actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Birthplace
Paddington, London, England, UK
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Spouses
Maxwell Reed (1952-1956), Anthony Newley (1963-1971), Ron Kass (1972-1983), Peter Holm (1985-1987)
Children
2 children: Alexander Newley, Tara Newley
Parents
Joseph William Collins, Elsa Bessant
Sibling
Jackie Collins
Residences
London, Los Angeles, New York City, Saint-Tropez
Education
Francis Holland School, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָה)
Popularity
Tier B -- 93,541 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 70 years (1952-2022)
Notable
Career spanning 70 years (1952-2022) -- among the longest-active actors in S-tier
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 18
Year context
Born in 1933 -- Roosevelt inaugurated; New Deal begins; Hitler rises to power; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (49)
Tomorrow Morning
Anna
The Time of Their Lives
Film
The Royals
TV Series
Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism
Film
Saving Santa
Vera Baddington (voice)
Happily Divorced
TV Series
Hawaii Five-0
TV Series
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
Film
Ozzie
Film
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
Film
AWARDS (6)
B
Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
2014
WON
B
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
1996
WON
G
Golden Globe Awards
1983
WON
G
Golden Globe Awards
1983
WON
Biography
Joan Henrietta Collins, DBE (born 23 May 1933) is an English actress, author, and columnist. Flamboyant in her personal life, she is perhaps best known in the United States for the role of the equally flamboyant Alexis Colby in the long running television series Dynasty, as well as being a favorite of Star Trek fans for her appearance as Edith Keeler in the Star Trek episode "The City on the Edge of Forever".
Connections (11)
Married to
Maxwell Reed
Married to
Anthony Newley
Spouse of
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Parent of
Alexander Newley
Parent of
Tara Newley
Child of
Joseph William Collins
Child of
Elsa Bessant
Sibling of
Jackie Collins
Spouse of
Anthony Newley
Spouse of
Maxwell Reed
Spouse of
Peter Holm
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Joan Collins?
Joan Collins is 92 years old, born on .
Where was Joan Collins born?
Joan Collins was born in Paddington, London, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Joan Collins been in?
Joan Collins has 49 credits in our database. Notable titles include Tomorrow Morning (2022), The Time of Their Lives (2017), The Royals (2015), Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism (2015), Saving Santa (2013).
What is Joan Collins known for?
Joan Collins is primarily known as an actor. Joan Henrietta Collins, DBE (born 23 May 1933) is an English actress, author, and columnist. Flamboyant in her personal life, she is perhaps best known…
Where can I find more information about Joan Collins?
You can find more about Joan Collins on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.