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Joan Bennett Biography

Birth Name:Joan Geraldine Bennett

Birth Place:Palisades, New Jersey, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • In 1978, he was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress
  • Was the daughter of actors Richard Bennett and Adrienne Morrison
  • Was the younger sister of actresses Constance and Barbara Bennett
  • Was best known for portraying femme fatale roles
  • In 1970, her autobiography "The Bennett Playbill" was published
  • Was featured in the 1928 Broadway production "Jarnegan․"
  • Was offered the role to portray Beth McCarthy in the film "Cocoon․"

Awards

  • 1939Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
  • 1940Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
  • 1941Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
  • 1945Gold Medal-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1946Gold Medal-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1968Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Achievement in Daytime Programming - Individuals: nominated
  • 1978Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 1978Gold Medal-Favorite Movie: nominated