Joan Crawford American Actress (1905–1977)
Joan Crawford · actor and film actor · American
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Biography
Born on 23 March 1905 in San Antonio, Joan Crawford was an American actress. Joan Crawford died on 10 May 1977 at the age of 72. She was recognised for appearances in Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) and The Love Goddesses (1965).
Her first listed screen credit dates to 1925, with A Slave of Fashion. The list below counts 101 films from 1925 to 2020. She is credited as Amanda Farrow in The Best of Everything (1959), Mildred Pierce in Mildred Pierce (1945) and Flaemmchen in Grand Hotel (1932). The last title released in her lifetime is That's Entertainment, Part II, from 1976.
Joan Crawford won 3 awards and received 3 nominations on record. Her first award on record is Academy Award for Best Actress in 1946 for Mildred Pierce. Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1970 is the latest win listed.
Filmography
101 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Wildfire | Film | |
| 2016 | I Am Not Your Negro | Film | |
| 1984 | Terror in the Aisles | Film | |
| 1982 | Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid | Film | |
| 1976 | That's Entertainment, Part II | Film | |
| 1975 | Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? | Film | |
| 1972 | Beyond the Water's Edge | Film | |
| 1970 | Trog | Film | |
| 1969 | Night Gallery | Film | |
| 1968 | Journey to Midnight | Film | |
| 1967 | Berserk! | Film | |
| 1967 | The Karate Killers | Film | |
| 1965 | I Saw What You Did | Film | |
| 1965 | The Love Goddesses | Film | |
| 1964 | Della | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | MGM's Big Parade of Comedy | Film | |
| 1964 | Strait-Jacket | Film | |
| 1963 | The Caretakers | Film | |
| 1962 | What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? | Film | |
| 1959 | The Best of Everything | Amanda Farrow | Film |
| 1957 | The Story of Esther Costello | Film | |
| 1956 | Autumn Leaves | Film | |
| 1955 | Female on the Beach | Film | |
| 1955 | Queen Bee | Film | |
| 1954 | Johnny Guitar | Film | |
| 1953 | Torch Song | Film | |
| 1952 | Sudden Fear | Film | |
| 1952 | This Woman Is Dangerous | Film | |
| 1951 | Goodbye, My Fancy | Film | |
| 1950 | Flamingo Road | Film | |
| 1950 | Harriet Craig | Film | |
| 1950 | The Damned Don't Cry | Film | |
| 1949 | It's a Great Feeling | Film | |
| 1947 | Daisy Kenyon | Film | |
| 1947 | Possessed | Film | |
| 1946 | Humoresque | Film | |
| 1945 | Mildred Pierce | Mildred Pierce | Film |
| 1944 | Hollywood Canteen | Film | |
| 1943 | Above Suspicion | Film | |
| 1942 | Reunion in France | Film | |
| 1942 | They All Kissed the Bride | Film | |
| 1941 | A Woman's Face | Film | |
| 1941 | When Ladies Meet | Film | |
| 1940 | Strange Cargo | Film | |
| 1940 | Susan and God | Film | |
| 1939 | The Ice Follies of 1939 | Film | |
| 1939 | The Women | Film | |
| 1938 | The Shining Hour | Film | |
| 1937 | Mannequin | Film | |
| 1937 | The Bride Wore Red | Film | |
| 1937 | The Last of Mrs. Cheyney | Film | |
| 1936 | Love on the Run | Film | |
| 1936 | The Gorgeous Hussy | Film | |
| 1935 | I Live My Life | Film | |
| 1935 | No More Ladies | Film | |
| 1934 | Chained | Film | |
| 1934 | Forsaking All Others | Film | |
| 1934 | Sadie McKee | Film | |
| 1933 | Dancing Lady | Film | |
| 1933 | Today We Live | Film | |
| 1932 | Grand Hotel | Flaemmchen | Film |
| 1932 | Letty Lynton | Film | |
| 1932 | Rain | Film | |
| 1931 | Dance, Fools, Dance | Film | |
| 1931 | Laughing Sinners | Film | |
| 1931 | Possessed | Film | |
| 1931 | The Stolen Jools | Film | |
| 1931 | This Modern Age | Film | |
| 1931 | Wir schalten um auf Hollywood | Film | |
| 1930 | Montana Moon | Film | |
| 1930 | Our Blushing Brides | Film | |
| 1930 | Paid | Film | |
| 1929 | Our Modern Maidens | Film | |
| 1929 | The Duke Steps Out | Film | |
| 1929 | The Hollywood Revue of 1929 | Film | |
| 1929 | Untamed | Film | |
| 1928 | Across to Singapore | Film | |
| 1928 | Dream of Love | Film | |
| 1928 | Four Walls | Film | |
| 1928 | Our Dancing Daughters | Film | |
| 1928 | Rose-Marie | Film | |
| 1928 | The Law of the Range | Film | |
| 1928 | West Point | Film | |
| 1927 | Spring Fever | Film | |
| 1927 | The Taxi Dancer | Film | |
| 1927 | The Understanding Heart | Film | |
| 1927 | The Unknown | Film | |
| 1927 | Twelve Miles Out | Film | |
| 1927 | Winners of the Wilderness | Film | |
| 1926 | Paris | Film | |
| 1926 | The Boob | Film | |
| 1926 | Tramp, Tramp, Tramp | Film | |
| 1925 | A Slave of Fashion | Film | |
| 1925 | Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ | Film | |
| 1925 | Old Clothes | Film | |
| 1925 | Pretty Ladies | Film | |
| 1925 | Proud Flesh | Film | |
| 1925 | Sally, Irene and Mary | Film | |
| 1925 | The Circle | Film | |
| 1925 | The Merry Widow | Film | |
| 1925 | The Midshipman | Film |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 3 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award | Won | |
| 1946 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Mildred Pierce | Won |
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| 1953 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Sudden Fear | Nominated |
| 1948 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Possessed | Nominated |
| 1946 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Mildred Pierce | Nominated |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Douglas Fairbanks Jr. (1929 to 1933, divorced), Franchot Tone (1935 to 1939), Phillip Terry (1942 to 1946) and Alfred Steele (1955 to 1959, ended by death).
Joan Crawford Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was Joan Crawford at the time of death?
Joan Crawford died on 10 May 1977 at the age of 72. She was born on 23 March 1905.
What is Joan Crawford known for?
Joan Crawford was known for Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) and The Love Goddesses (1965).
What is Joan Crawford’s nationality?
Joan Crawford was American, born in San Antonio.
Who was Joan Crawford married to?
Joan Crawford’s marriages on record are to Alfred Steele (1955 to 1959), Phillip Terry (1942 to 1946), Franchot Tone (1935 to 1939) and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. (1929 to 1933).
Has Joan Crawford won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award (1970).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q40475), accessed October 2026
- Photo: George Hurrell · Public domain
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