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Jessica Tandy
Also known as Jessie Alice Tandy
- Born
- Jun 7, 1909
- height
- 5'4" (or 163 cm)
- body type
- Slim
- nationality
- British), (American
Career
Active 1927 – 1994
Biography
About Jessica Tandy
Jessica Tandy was born Jessie Alice Tandy on 7 June 1909 in Stoke Newington, London, England, United Kingdom. She began her career in 1927 at around 18 years old, and over the next 67 years she appeared in more than 100 stage productions and over 60 film and TV roles. Tandy won an Academy Award, four Tony Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award.
She won her first Tony Award for playing Blanche DuBois in the original Broadway production of A Streetcar Named Desire in 1948, and later added Tony wins for The Gin Game and Foxfire. Her film credits include The Birds, Cocoon, Batteries Not Included, Fried Green Tomatoes, and Nobody's Fool. At 80, she became the oldest actress to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for Driving Miss Daisy. She continued acting until her death on Sunday 11th of September 1994, at age 85.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Sunday 11th of September 1994 (age 85)
- Years Active
- 1927-1994 (started around 18 years old; 67 years active)
- Birthplace
- Stoke Newington, London, England, United Kingdom
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
How did Jessica Tandy's age at the time of her Oscar win compare to other actresses?
At 80, she became the oldest actress to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for Driving Miss Daisy.
Which Broadway role earned her a Tony Award?
She won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for playing Blanche DuBois in the original Broadway production of A Streetcar Named Desire in 1948, and later won for The Gin Game and Foxfire.
Did you know
- She was 5'4" tall with a slim build and real/natural boobs.
- Her hair was brown and her eyes were blue.
- She was straight and of Caucasian ethnicity.
- She had a nationality of British and American.
- She died on Sunday 11th of September 1994 at age 85.
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