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.
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Jean Simmons
Awards & Nominations
View All AwardsMajor awards verified (SAG Awards, Oscars, Golden Globes)
Complete Award Details 7 Major
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Academy Award for Best Actress The Happy Ending | |
| 1969 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress β Motion Picture Drama The Happy Ending | |
| 1960 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress β Motion Picture Drama Elmer Gantry | |
| 1958 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress β Motion Picture Drama Home Before Dark | |
| 1957 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture β Mu... This Could Be the Night | |
| 1955 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture β 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 β 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 β Motion Picture Drama The Happy Ending |
| 1960 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress β Motion Picture Drama Elmer Gantry |
| 1958 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress β Motion Picture Drama Home Before Dark |
| 1957 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture β 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 |
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.
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.
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She is best known for her role as Varinia in the film 'Spartacus' (1960).
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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).
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Jean Simmons has 6 films released between 1946 and 1960.