Joan Bennett
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
- 1944Photoplay Award - Bear Performances of the Month (November):Winner
- 1945Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (December):Winner
- 1945Gold Medal - Best Actress:Nominated
- 1946Gold Medal - Best Actress:Nominated
- 1949Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (December):Winner
- 1950Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (July):Winner
- 1968Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Achievement in Daytime Programming - Individuals:Nominated
- 1978Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
- 1978Gold Medal - Favorite Movie:Nominated