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Jean Simmons
Actress
Born January 31, 1929 in London, United Kingdom (1929–2010)·d. January 22, 2010 in Los Angeles, California, United States (aged 81)
Theatre
Jean Merilyn Simmons was a British actress and singer. One of J. Arthur Rank's "well-spoken young starlets", she appeared predominantly in films, beginning with those made in Britain during and after the Second World War, followed mainly by Hollywood films from 1950 onwards.
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Spotlight
Career Trajectory
Jean Simmons rose from British film ingénue to international cinema star under Laurence Olivier's mentorship, earning an Academy Award nomination for *The Robe* and establishing herself as one of Hollywood's most intellectually engaged actresses. She refused to be confined to the screen, returning repeatedly to Broadway—most notably in *Guys and Dolls*—and later to television, where she delivered acclaimed dramatic performances. Her six-decade career embodied a rare commitment to artistic integrity across multiple disciplines, from Shakespeare to musical theatre to contemporary drama.
Career Highlight
Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in *The Robe* (1953)
At a Glance
- Voice
- Actress
- Nationality
- United States
- Born
- 1929 · London, United Kingdom
- Active since
- 1953
Training & Education
Aida Foster Theatre School
Engagements
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Career Arc
A chronological journey through key moments
1929Born in London, United Kingdom
1953Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in *The Robe* (1953)
2010Died in Los Angeles, California, United States
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