British-American actress
Born: October 22, 1917
Died: December 15, 2013
Joan Fontaine (1917–2013) was a British-American actress who achieved fame during Hollywood’s Golden Age. She was born in Tokyo, Japan, to British parents but later became a naturalized American citizen. Fontaine’s career spanned several decades, and she is best known for her exceptional talent and her iconic roles in classic films.
She gained widespread recognition for her role as the fragile and tormented heroine in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rebecca” (1940), which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Fontaine won an Oscar for her role in another Hitchcock film, “Suspicion” (1941), making her the only actor to win an Academy Award for a performance in one of Hitchcock’s movies.
Throughout her career, Fontaine displayed remarkable versatility, transitioning from period dramas like “Jane Eyre” (1943) to contemporary films such as “Letter from an Unknown Woman” (1948). Her talent and beauty made her a sought-after leading lady, and she worked alongside Hollywood’s most notable leading men.
Despite her professional success, Fontaine had a complex relationship with her sister, Olivia de Havilland, also a renowned actress. Their rivalry was well documented and added to the intrigue of their Hollywood careers.
Joan Fontaine’s legacy endures through her memorable performances and contributions to the world of cinema. She passed away in 2013, leaving behind a rich cinematic legacy.
Joan Fontaine’s 5 most popular quotes
- It seems there’s just no room left for elegance in this paper-plate, blue-jean world. And I, for one, think it’s a shame.
- The main problem in marriage is that, for a man, sex is a hunger-like eating. If the man is hungry and can’t get to a fancy French restaurant, he’ll go to a hot dog stand. For a woman, what’s important is love and romance.
- The theater audience is the ultimate teacher, instructing the actor on the degree to which he has executed both the author’s and the director’s intent.
- You know, I’ve had a helluva life. Not just the acting part. I’ve flown in an international balloon race. I’ve piloted my own plane. I’ve ridden to the hounds. I’ve done a lot of exciting things.
- My sister is a very peculiar lady. When we were young, I wasn’t allowed to talk to her friends. Now I’m not allowed to talk to her children, nor are they permitted to see me. This is the nature of the lady. Doesn’t bother me at all.
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