Joan Plowright's biography
Joan Plowright is 93 years old actor born at Brigg. She was born on Monday 28th of October 1929. According to year of birth 1929 she belongs to Silent Generation. Birthday on 28th of October means she is Scorpio. Scorpio is a watery sign. These people are very intense in their thoughts. They always learn from the transformatory phase of their life.She was married 2 times.
Joan Plowright's spouse
She is married to Roger Gage
She is citizen of United Kingdom.
Joan Plowright's dad
Joan Plowright's father's name is William Ernest Plowright.
Joan Plowright's mom
Joan Plowright's mother's name is Daisy Margaret Burton.
Joan Plowright's family
Joan Plowright's spouse
Joan Plowright's ex spouses
Laurence Olivier
Joan Plowright and Laurence Olivier have been together since 1961 for 28 years. He is known as film actor. Her ex spouse was born on Wednesday 22nd of May 1907 in Dorking. Her ex spouse died on Tuesday 11th of July 1989 in West Sussex. Laurence Olivier was 60 years old, when this happened.
She has 1 son and 1 daughter
Joan Plowright's son: Richard Olivier
Joan Plowright's son's name is Richard Olivier. He is known as screenwriter. Her son was born on Sunday 3rd of December 1961 in Hove.
Joan Plowright's daughter: Tamsin Olivier
Joan Plowright's daughter's name is Tamsin Olivier. She is known as actor. Her daughter was born on Thursday 10th of January 1963.
Joan Plowright's schools
We found 1 school She attended. Name of the school: Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
Joan Plowright's career
Her main focus is to be actor. You could see her also in Enchanted April, Stalin.
Awards and competitions
Joan Plowright's Awards
- She was awarded CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1970 Queen's New Year Honours List for her services to drama.
- She was awarded the DBE (Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2004 Queen's New Year Honours List for her services to drama.
- She was awarded the 1986 London Critics Circle Theatre Award (Drama Theatre Award) for Best Actress for her performance in The House of Barnarda Alba.
- Won Broadway's 1961 Tony Award as Best Actress (Dramatic) for "A Taste of Honey."
- One of the nominees for a 1980 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress for her performance in 'Enjoy' but lost out to Frances de la Tour.
- Won the Variety Club of Great Britain best film actress award for Drowning by Numbers.
Joan Plowright's Nominations
- One of the nominees for a 1980 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress for her performance in 'Enjoy' but lost out to Frances de la Tour.
Joan Plowright's quotes
- I have always resented the comments that it was I who was the homewrecker of Larry's marriage to Vivien Leigh. Danny Kaye was attached to Larry far earlier than I.
- If a man is touched by genius, he is not an ordinary person. He doesn't lead an ordinary life. He has extremes of behaviour which you understand and you just find a way not to be swept overboard by his demons. - On Laurence Olivier
Joan Plowright's body shape
Lets describe how Joan Plowright looks. We will focus on her body shape. Body build is average.