Jean Simmons Overview:

Legendary actress, Jean Simmons, was born Jean Merilyn Simmons on Jan 31, 1929 in Crouch Hill, London. Simmons died at the age of 81 on Jan 22, 2010 in Santa Monica, CA and was cremated and her ashes scattered at her family home.

MINI BIO:

Britain never sent a prettier actress to Hollywood (and few more talented): all the more pity the film capital did so little with her. The demure-looking brunette with oval face and stunning figure had done rather well in Britain, but had to wait 10 years for comparable American roles. In leading roles as a teenager. Married to Stewart Granger from 1950 to 1960. A later marriage to director Richard Brooks also ended. Nominated for Academy Awards on Hamlet and The Happy Ending.

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HONORS and AWARDS:

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Although Simmons was nominated for two Oscars, she never won a competitive Academy Award.

Academy Awards

YearAwardFilm nameRoleResult
1948Best Supporting ActressHamlet (1948)OpheliaNominated
1969Best ActressThe Happy Ending (1969)Mary WilsonNominated
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Jean Simmons's handprints and footprints were 'set in stone' at Grauman's Chinese Theater during imprint ceremony #105 on Sep 24, 1953.

Jean Simmons BlogHub Articles:

Jean Simmons and Grace Kelly, Daugthers of Athletes.

By Virginie Pronovost on Feb 2, 2021 From The Wonderful World of Cinema

Three Enchanting Ladies Two days ago, January 31st, 2021, marked what would have been British actress Jean Simmons?s 92nd birthday. Along with the Three Enchanting Ladies (Grace Kelly, Ingrid Bergman and Audrey Hepburn), Jean has always among my top favourite actresses. Even though she never share... Read full article


British Elegance: A Tribute to Jean Simmons

By Virginie Pronovost on Jan 31, 2019 From The Wonderful World of Cinema

I don’t know if you ever saw a photo and then just became curious to know more about the person on it. It was someone you had never heard of before, but, now that you do, you have developed a devoted admiration for her. This is what happened to me and Jean Simmons. I saw two photos of her in m... Read full article


The 90 Years of Jean Simmons Blogathon is here!

By Virginie Pronovost on Jan 29, 2019 From The Wonderful World of Cinema

Oh joy! After months waiting for this blogging event to arrive, we can now celebrate the lovely Jean Simmons who would have been 90 years old next January 31. The blogathon honouring her starts today, January 29 and will end on the 31. To host, I’m joined by the wonderful Laura from Phyllis Lo... Read full article


90 YEARS OF Jean Simmons BLOGATHON - Murder, She Wrote: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall (1989)

on Jan 29, 2019 From Caftan Woman

The Wonderful World of Cinema and Phyllis Loves Classic Movies are hosting a blogathon tribute to the lovely actress Jean Simmons. Start HERE and HERE to relive the memories and discover new favourite performances. Jessica Beatrice Fletcher, a teacher turned mystery author and amateur sleuth of... Read full article


Coming Up Next Year: 90 Years of Jean Simmons Blogathon!

By Virginie Pronovost on Oct 26, 2018 From The Wonderful World of Cinema

Oh my God! I am currently beyond excited as I’m FINALLY announcing the 90 Years of Jean Simmons Blogathon!! And the great Laura from Phyllis Loves Classic Movies is hosting it with me, which makes the thing even more fun since it’s the first time we’ll be hosting a blogathon togeth... Read full article


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Jean Simmons Quotes:

Varinia: Goodbye, my love, my life. Goodbye, good-bye.


Spartacus: I am not an animal!
Varinia: Neither am I.


Tony Armotti: There are two waiters and at least four musicians at the club who I know for a fact hate my guts. Let 'em. I don't care.
Anne Leeds: Maybe I'm not as insensitive as you are. I do care.


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She was made a Fellow of the British Film Institute in recognition of her outstanding contribution to film culture.

Jean was made an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) for services to acting in the 2003 New Year Honours List.

She and Marlon Brando were originally supposed to lip-sync their songs in the musical film Guys and Dolls (1955/I). Samuel Goldwyn heard them during rehearsal and decided the untrained stars should do their own singing for authenticity.

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