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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Television producer, Actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Birthplace
Thomasville, Georgia, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Paul Newman (1958-2008)
Children
3 children: Melissa Newman, Nell Newman
Parents
Wade Woodward Jr., Elinor Trimmier
Residences
Marietta, Thomasville, Westport
Education
Sarah Lawrence College, Greenville High School, Marietta High School, Louisiana State University
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָה)
Popularity
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 24
Career
Career spanning 39 years (1955-1994)
Year context
Born in 1930 -- Pluto discovered by Clyde Tombaugh; Herbert Hoover was US president
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Giving
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (33)
AWARDS (31)
G
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
1995
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G
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film
1995
WON
G
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film
1995
WON
B
Kennedy Center Honors
1992
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Biography
Joanne Gignilliat Trimmier Woodward (born February 27, 1930) is an American actress, producer, and philanthropist. She is best known for her performance in The Three Faces of Eve (1957), which earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. In a career spanning over six decades, she received four Oscar nominations (winning one), ten Golden Globe Award nominations (winning three), four BAFTA Film Award nominations (winning one), and nine Primetime Emmy Award nominations (winning three).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Joanne Woodward?
Joanne Woodward is 96 years old, born on .
Where was Joanne Woodward born?
Joanne Woodward was born in Thomasville, Georgia, USA.
What movies or shows has Joanne Woodward been in?
Joanne Woodward has 33 credits in our database. Notable titles include Breathing Lessons (1994), The Age of Innocence (1993), Philadelphia (1993), Mr. and Mrs. Bridge (1990), The Glass Menagerie (1987).
What is Joanne Woodward known for?
Joanne Woodward is primarily known as an actor. Joanne Gignilliat Trimmier Woodward (born February 27, 1930) is an American actress, producer, and philanthropist. She is best known for her performance in The Three…
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