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Personal Info

Profession
Actress
Gender
Female
Birthday
January 31, 1929
Died
January 22, 2010 (at 80 years old)
Place of Birth
Crouch Hill, London, England, UK
Popularity
1.3
Available Movies
6 released

External Links

Jean Simmons

Actress Crouch Hill, London, England,... 4

Awards & Nominations

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Major awards verified (SAG Awards, Oscars, Golden Globes)
● 0 Wins
6 Nominations
SAG Awards
1 nom.
Oscars
2 nom.
Golden Globes
3 nom.
Complete Award Details 7 Major
● 8 Wins
9 Nominations
Other
6 1 nom.
Golden Globe
1 5 nom.
Emmy
1 2 nom.
Oscar
2 nom.
SAG
1 nom.
Year Award Result
1970 Academy Award for Best Actress The Happy Ending
1969 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama The Happy Ending
1960 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama Elmer Gantry
1958 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama Home Before Dark
1957 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Mu... This Could Be the Night
1955 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Mu... Guys and Dolls
1949 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Hamlet
2003 Officer of the Order of the British Empire
1996 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a C... How to Make an American Quilt
1989 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Dram... Murder, She Wrote
1983 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a... The Thorn Birds
1956 Targa d'Oro Footsteps in the Fog
1953 National Board of Review Award for Best Actress The Robe
1953 National Board of Review Award for Best Actress Young Bess
1953 National Board of Review Award for Best Actress The Actress
1948 Volpi Cup for Best Actress Hamlet
- Volpi Cup for Best Actress
Year Award
1955 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Mu... Guys and Dolls
2003 Officer of the Order of the British Empire
1983 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a... The Thorn Birds
1956 Targa d'Oro Footsteps in the Fog
1953 National Board of Review Award for Best Actress The Robe
1953 National Board of Review Award for Best Actress Young Bess
1953 National Board of Review Award for Best Actress The Actress
- Volpi Cup for Best Actress
Year Award
1970 Academy Award for Best Actress The Happy Ending
1969 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama The Happy Ending
1960 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama Elmer Gantry
1958 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama Home Before Dark
1957 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Mu... This Could Be the Night
1949 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Hamlet
1996 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a C... How to Make an American Quilt
1989 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Dram... Murder, She Wrote
1948 Volpi Cup for Best Actress Hamlet
Year Festival Award For
1996 SAG Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture How to Make an American Quilt
1970 Oscars Best Actress The Happy Ending
1969 Golden Globes Best Actress - Drama The Happy Ending
1960 Golden Globes Best Actress - Drama Elmer Gantry
1958 Golden Globes Best Actress - Drama Home Before Dark
1949 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Hamlet
Award details source: Wikidata

About Jean Simmons

Jean Simmons was born on 31 January 1929 in Crouch Hill, London, England, UK. Jean Simmons passed away on 22 January 2010 at the age of 80. Nominated for an Academy Award. We have 6 films with Jean Simmons available. Among Jean Simmons's most popular films: Spartacus, The Robe, The Big Country, Great Expectations, Hamlet.

Jean Simmons was an English actress born on January 31, 1929, in Crouch Hill, London, England. She gained recognition for her versatile performances in a variety of film genres throughout her career. Simmons is perhaps best known for her roles in notable films such as "Spartacus," where she portrayed the character Varinia, and "The Big Country," in which she played the role of Patricia Terrill. Her performance in these films solidified her status as a talented actress in the mid-20th century.

In addition to her earlier work, Simmons lent her voice to the character of Eleanor in the animated film "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within," released in 2001. Her contributions to the film industry were significant until her passing on January 22, 2010. Simmons's legacy endures through her memorable performances and the impact she made in cinema.

Fun Facts About Jean Simmons

Trivia #1

Jean Simmons was born on January 31, 1929, in Crouch Hill, London, England.

Trivia #2

She is best known for her role as Varinia in the film 'Spartacus' (1960).

Trivia #3

Simmons received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Elmer Gantry' (1960).

Trivia #4

She lent her voice to the character Eleanor in the animated film 'Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within' (2001).

Best Known Films of Jean Simmons

Career Statistics - Jean Simmons

6
Total Credits
15
Years Active
1946 - 1960
7.6
Avg. Movie Rating
1.3
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Actor
6 films
Top Genres
Drama (6) Romance (2) History (2) Western (1) Adventure (1)

Frequent Co-Stars of Jean Simmons

Best Movies with Jean Simmons

A curated selection of their most acclaimed roles.

Jean Simmons has 6 films released between 1946 and 1960.

Spartacus (1960) 7.9

Spartacus

1960

Varinia

The Big Country (1958) 7.9

The Big Country

1958

Julie Maragon

Great Expectations (1946) 7.8

Great Expectations

1946

Young Estella

Elmer Gantry (1960) 7.7

Elmer Gantry

1960

Sister Sharon Falc...

Hamlet (1948) 7.5

Hamlet

1948

Ophelia

The Robe (1953) 6.7

The Robe

1953

Diana