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# Joanne Woodward

Actor. Born 27 February 1930 in Thomasville, Georgia, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 27 February 1930, Thomasville, Georgia, USA
- **Active:** 1968–1993
- **Also known as:** Joanne Gignillat Trimmier Woodward
- **Academy Awards:** 1 Oscar (1 won · 3 nominated)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 78, as actor, over 3 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1960s 73 (1), 1990s 81 (2)
- **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 1 of 1 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 3, Romance 2
- **Screen time:** 6 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $242m across 3 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanne_Woodward, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1111542, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0940946/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/109410

## Biography

Joanne Woodward is an American actress. Born on 27 February 1930 in Thomasville, Georgia, she trained at Louisiana State University and the Actors Studio before making her screen debut in the mid-1950s.

She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for *The Three Faces of Eve* (1957). Woodward starred as Rachel Cameron in *Rachel, Rachel* (1968), directed by her husband Paul Newman, with whom she frequently collaborated. Other notable films include *The Long, Hot Summer* (1958), *The Fugitive Kind* (1960), *Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams* (1973) and *Mr. & Mrs. Bridge* (1990). She has also appeared in television and received multiple Emmy and Golden Globe awards.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, britannica.com, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (3)

- *Philadelphia* (1993), Fi1m 76, as Sarah Beckett — [page](https://film.one/film/philadelphia.md)
- *The Age of Innocence* (1993), Fi1m 86, as Narrator (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-age-of-innocence.md)
- *Rachel, Rachel* (1968), Fi1m 73, as Rachel Cameron — [page](https://film.one/film/rachel-rachel.md)

## Complete filmography (73)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Lucky Them* (2013), as Doris (voice) · Executive Producer
- *Gayby* (2012), as Jenn's Mother (voice) (uncredited)
- *All the World* (2011), as Narrator
- *Keepers of Eden* (2007), as Narrator
- *Empire Falls* (2005), series, as Francine Whiting
- *Our Town* (2003), Executive Producer
- *Breathing Lessons* (1994), as Maggie Moran
- *Philadelphia* (1993), as Sarah Beckett — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/philadelphia.md)
- *Roots of Roe* (1993), as Margaret Sanger (voice)
- *The Age of Innocence* (1993), as Narrator (voice) — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/film/the-age-of-innocence.md)
- *Blind Spot* (1993), as Nell Harrington · Co-Producer
- *Foreign Affairs* (1993), as Vinnie Miner
- *Mr. & Mrs. Bridge* (1990), as India Bridge
- *Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre* (1989), Producer
- *The Glass Menagerie* (1987), as Amanda Wingfield
- *Do You Remember Love* (1985), as Barbara Wyatt-Hollis
- *Passions* (1984), as Catherine Kennerly
- *Strategic Trust: The Making of a Nuclear Free Palau* (1984), as Narrator (voice)
- *Harry & Son* (1984), as Lilly
- *Come Along with Me* (1982), Director, Teleplay
- *American Playhouse* (1982), series, Director, Writer
- *Candida* (1982), as Candida
- *Crisis at Central High* (1981), as Elizabeth Huckaby
- *The Shadow Box* (1980), as Beverly
- *The Streets of L.A.* (1979), as Carol Schramm
- *Angel Death* (1979), as Narrator / Host
- *A Christmas to Remember* (1978), as Mildred McCloud
- *The End* (1978), as Jessica Lawson
- *See How She Runs* (1978), as Betty Quinn
- *Come Back, Little Sheba* (1977), as Lola Delaney
- *Laurence Olivier Presents* (1976), series, as Lola Delaney
- *Sybil* (1976), series, as Dr. Cornelia Wilbur
- *Family* (1976), series, Director
- *The Drowning Pool* (1975), as Iris
- *Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams* (1973), as Rita Walden
- *The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds* (1972), as Beatrice Hunsdorfer
- *All the Way Home* (1971), as Mary Follet
- *They Might Be Giants* (1971), as Dr. Mildred Watson
- *WUSA* (1970), as Geraldine
- *Winning* (1969), as Elora Capua
- *Rachel, Rachel* (1968), as Rachel Cameron — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/film/rachel-rachel.md)
- *The Carol Burnett Show* (1967), series, as Midge Gibson
- *A Fine Madness* (1966), as Rhoda Shillitoe
- *A Big Hand for the Little Lady* (1966), as Mary
- *Signpost to Murder* (1964), as Molly Thomas
- *A New Kind of Love* (1963), as Samantha Blake
- *The Stripper* (1963), as Lila Green
- *Paris Blues* (1961), as Lillian Corning
- *From the Terrace* (1960), as Mary St. John / Mrs. Alfred Eaton
- *The Fugitive Kind* (1960), as Carol Cutrere
- *The Sound and the Fury* (1959), as Quentin Compson / Narrator
- *Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!* (1958), as Grace Oglethorpe Bannerman
- *The Long, Hot Summer* (1958), as Clara Varner
- *The Three Faces of Eve* (1957), as Eve White / Eve Black / Jane
- *No Down Payment* (1957), as Leola Boone
- *A Kiss Before Dying* (1956), as Dorothy ('Dorie') Kingship
- *The 20th Century Fox Hour* (1955), series, as Eleanor Apley
- *Alfred Hitchcock Presents* (1955), series, as Beth Paine
- *Count Three and Pray* (1955), as Lissy
- *The Star and the Story* (1955), series, as Jill Andrews
- *Dark Stranger* (1955), as Jill Andrews
- *Climax!* (1954), series, as Kathryn Winter
- *General Electric Theater* (1953), series, as Ann Rutledge
- *Bitter Storm* (1952), as Pat
- *The Ford Television Theatre* (1952), series, as June Ledbetter
- *Four Star Playhouse* (1952), series, as Vicki, Terry, Ann Benton
- *Hallmark Hall of Fame* (1951), series, as Mary Follet, Maggie Moran
- *Tales of Tomorrow* (1951), series, Actor
- *Lux Video Theatre* (1950), series, as Jenny Townsend
- *Danger* (1950), series, Actor
- *Robert Montgomery Presents* (1950), series, as Penny, Elsie
- *Studio One* (1948), series, as Lisa Molloy, Christiana, Daisy Gilmer
- *The Philco Television Playhouse* (1948), series, as Arabella Cookenboo, Emily

## Gallery

- ![Joanne Woodward](https://film.one/media/person/394059/gallery-6d4ae1d56681.jpg) Joanne Woodward — MGM, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/Joanne_Woodward_1971.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Cropped screenshot of Joanne Woodward from the trailer for the film Winning (1969)](https://film.one/media/person/394059/gallery-a252b84a5b07.jpg) Cropped screenshot of Joanne Woodward from the trailer for the film Winning (1969) — Trailer screenshot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f9/Joanne_Woodward_in_Winning_3.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Cropped screenshot of Joanne Woodward from the trailer for the film Winning (1969)](https://film.one/media/person/394059/gallery-c2f72d0b9614.jpg) Cropped screenshot of Joanne Woodward from the trailer for the film Winning (1969) — Trailer screenshot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ca/Joanne_Woodward_in_Winning_4.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Cropped screenshot of Joanne Woodward from the trailer for the film Winning (1969)](https://film.one/media/person/394059/gallery-16b998b7fe47.jpg) Cropped screenshot of Joanne Woodward from the trailer for the film Winning (1969) — Trailer screenshot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d4/Joanne_Woodward_in_Winning_5.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Joanne Woodward](https://film.one/media/person/394059/gallery-2ebfba16db8c.jpg) Joanne Woodward — Image via TMDB
- ![Joanne Woodward](https://film.one/media/person/394059/gallery-b04d5371c98e.jpg) Joanne Woodward — Image via TMDB
- ![Joanne Woodward](https://film.one/media/person/394059/gallery-ba5b2d21b583.jpg) Joanne Woodward — Image via TMDB
- ![Joanne Woodward](https://film.one/media/person/394059/gallery-1ebae66bf4c0.jpg) Joanne Woodward — Image via TMDB
- ![Joanne Woodward](https://film.one/media/person/394059/gallery-13f9bfcf6aa1.jpg) Joanne Woodward — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Academy Awards — 1 won, 3 nominated

- 1991: Best Actress (nominated), for *Mr. and Mrs. Bridge*
- 1974: Best Actress (nominated), for *Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams*
- 1969: Best Actress (nominated), for *Rachel, Rachel*
- 1958: Best Actress (won), for *The Three Faces of Eve*

### BAFTA Film Awards — 1 won, 2 nominated

- 1975: Best Actress in a Leading Role (nominated), for *Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams*
- 1974: Best Actress in a Leading Role (won), for *Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams*
- 1969: Best Actress in a Leading Role (nominated), for *Rachel, Rachel*

### Golden Globes — 3 won, 4 nominated

- 1995: Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film (won), for *Breathing Lessons*
- 1990: Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama (nominated), for *Mr. and Mrs. Bridge*
- 1973: Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama (nominated), for *Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams*
- 1972: Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama (nominated), for *The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds*
- 1968: Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama (won), for *Rachel, Rachel*
- 1963: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (nominated), for *A New Kind of Love*
- 1957: Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama (won), for *The Three Faces of Eve*

### Primetime Emmy Awards — 1 won, 4 nominated

- 2005: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (nominated), for *Empire Falls*
- 1994: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (nominated), for *Hallmark Hall of Fame*
- 1993: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (nominated), for *Blind Spot*
- 1985: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (won), for *Do You Remember Love*
- 1981: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (nominated), for *Crisis at Central High*

### SAG Awards — 2 won, 1 nominated

- 2006: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie (nominated), for *Empire Falls*
- 1995: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie (won), for *Breathing Lessons*
- 1985: Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award (won)

### Cannes Film Festival — 1 won

- 1973: Best Actress (won), for *The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds*

### Other awards — 7 won, 4 nominated

- Kennedy Center Honors 1992: Kennedy Center Honors (won)
- David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress 1991: David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress (nominated), for *Mr. and Mrs. Bridge*
- Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Want 1991: Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Want (won)
- Independent Spirit Awards 1991: Best Female Lead (nominated), for *Mr. and Mrs. Bridge*
- National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress 1990: National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress (nominated), for *Mr. and Mrs. Bridge*
- New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress 1990: New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress (won), for *Mr. and Mrs. Bridge*
- Independent Spirit Awards 1988: Best Female Lead (nominated), for *The Glass Menagerie*
- New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress 1973: New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress (won), for *Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams*
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame 1960: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (won)
- Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year 1959: Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year (won)
- National Board of Review Award for Best Actress 1957: National Board of Review Award for Best Actress (won), for *The Three Faces of Eve*

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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