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Joanne Woodward
Nuanced portrayals including The Three Faces of Eve.
The Three Faces of Eve · The Long, Hot Summer
- Born
- 27 February 1930
- Birthplace
- Thomasville
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Joanne Woodward
American actor whose film and television work earned an Oscar and multiple Emmy Awards. Frequently collaborated with her husband Paul Newman.
Early life
Early theatre
Grew up in Georgia and South Carolina and performed in local theatre. Studied drama at Louisiana State University before training in New York.
Career
- 1952
Television debut
Appeared in Robert Montgomery Presents.
- 1953–1954
Broadway
Worked as an understudy in Picnic.
- 1957
Screen breakthrough
Starred in The Three Faces of Eve.
Selected work
The Three Faces of Eve
Won the leading-actress Oscar.
The Long, Hot Summer
Appeared opposite Paul Newman.
Beyond work
Family and education
Married Newman in 1958 and remained with him until his death in 2008. Completed a degree at Sarah Lawrence College in 1990, graduating alongside her daughter Clea.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: MGM. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.