Birthname: Joan Geraldine Bennett
| Sign | Pisces |
| Born | Feb 27, 1910 Palisades, NJ |
| Died | Dec 7, 1990 Scarsdale, NY |
| Age | Died at 80 |
| Final Resting PlacePleasant View Cemetery | |
Joan Bennett | |
| Job | Actress |
| Years active | 1916-82 |
| Top Roles | Amelie Ducotel, Ellie Banks, Katharine 'Kitty' March, Princess Maria Theresa, Ella Sue Dozier |
| Top Genres | Drama, Comedy, Romance, Crime, Film Noir, Musical |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Romance (Comic), Based on Play |
| Top Collaborators | Walter Wanger (Producer), Fritz Lang (Director), Darryl F. Zanuck (Producer), B.P. Schulberg (Producer) |
| Shares birthday with | Elizabeth Taylor, Franchot Tone, Joanne Woodward see more.. |
Joan Bennett Overview:
Legendary actress, Joan Bennett, was born Joan Geraldine Bennett on Feb 27, 1910 in Palisades, NJ. Bennett died at the age of 80 on Dec 7, 1990 in Scarsdale, NY and was laid to rest in Pleasant View Cemetery in Lyme, New London County, CT.
MINI BIO:
Exquisitely beautiful, dark-haired (initially blonde) American socialite actress, sister of Constance Bennett. She gave her best performances in several Fritz Lang films of the forties, but her later film appearances were restricted after a shooting scandal involving her agent and her third (of four) husband, Walter Wanger - under whose auspices she did most of her best and most intense work. Died from a heart attack. (Source: available at Amazon Quinlan's Film Stars).HONORS and AWARDS:
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She was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures. Bennett was never nominated for an Academy Award.
Joan Bennett BlogHub Articles:
Joan Bennett is determined to discover the “Secret Beyond the Door”
By Stephen Reginald on Oct 24, 2023 From Classic Movie ManJoan Bennett is determined to discover the “Secret Beyond the Door” Secret Beyond the Door (1947) is an American psychological thriller directed by Fritz Lang and starring Joan Bennett and Michael Redgrave. The strong supporting cast includes Anne Revere, Barbara O’Neil, Natal... Read full article
Joan Bennett and James Mason in "The Reckless Moment"
By Stephen Reginald on Jul 25, 2022 From Classic Movie ManJoan Bennett and James Mason in "The Reckless Moment" Max Ophuls, a renowned German director who only made four films in the United States, directed The Reckless Moment (1949). It starred Joan Bennett and James Mason. It was only Mason’s third American film. The film is based on The Blank... Read full article
Paul Henreid and Joan Bennett in "Hollow Triumph"
By Stephen Reginald on Jun 7, 2022 From Classic Movie ManPaul Henreid and Joan Bennett in "Hollow Triumph" Hollow Triumph (1948) is an American film noir directed by Steve Sekely and starring Paul Henreid and Joan Bennett. The screenplay was by Daniel Fuchs and based on the novel Hollow Triumph (1946). The cinematography is John Alton. Henreid also p... Read full article
Me and My Gal (1932): Spencer Tracy and Joan Bennett
By 4 Star Film Fan on May 23, 2022 From 4 Star FilmsSpencer Tracy falls easily into the role of an Irish cop on the beat, Danny Dolan, working in the heart of the pier on the Lower East Side. What stands out immediately is his humanity and good-natured benevolence extended to his neighbors. In a matter of minutes, he’s nabbed himself a banana, ... Read full article
Noir Nook: Spring Trivia ? Joan Bennett, Robert Mitchum, Ann Blyth, Robert Ryan, Jean Hagen, and Richard Widmark
By Karen Burroughs Hannsberry on May 12, 2022 From Classic Movie Hub BlogSpring Trivia ? Joan Bennett, Robert Mitchum, Ann Blyth, Robert Ryan, Jean Hagen, and Richard Widmark There aren?t many things I love in life more than classic movie trivia. In celebration of spring, this month?s Noir Nook is serving up some trivial tidbits on some of my favorite noir actors an... Read full article
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Joan Bennett Quotes:
Lucia Harper: Just once, David, I'd like to see you fully clothed.
Amelie Ducotel: [Speaking of their daughter] Look! Every page of her diary... how much she loves him!
Felix Ducotel: [Befuddled] Hmmm? What? You - you - you read her private thoughts?
Amelie Ducotel: Why do you think I gave her the diary?
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