Joan Fontaine
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Summary
Joan Fontaine was born on October 22, 1917[1], in Tokyo[2]. She died on December 15, 2013[3], in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4]. She worked as an actor[5], writer[6], television actor[7], and interior designer[8]. She ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,658 views/month, #4,658 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Walter Augustus de Havilland[10]
- Mother: Lilian Fontaine[11]
- Spouse: Brian Aherne[12], Collier Young[13], William Dozier[14], Alfred Wright, Jr.[15]
- Child: Deborah Dozier Potter[16]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[17], United States[18]
- Native language: English[19]
- Employer: Warner Bros. Entertainment[20]
- Educated at: American School in Japan[21], Los Gatos High School[22], International School of the Sacred Heart[23]
- Award received: Academy Award for Best Actress[24], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25]
- Sex or gender: female[26]
- Commons category: Joan Fontaine[27]
- Family name: Fontaine[28], De Havilland[29]
- Given name: Joan[30]
- Topic's main category: Category:Joan Fontaine[31]
- Commons gallery: Joan Fontaine[32]
- Described by source: The Royal Descents of 600 Immigrants to the American Colonies or the United States (2004)[33]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Actress[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35], Japanese[36]
- Name in native language: Joan Fontaine[37]
- Start of work period: 1935[38]
Why It Matters
Joan Fontaine has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] She is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Joan Fontaine born?
Joan Fontaine's place of birth was Tokyo[2].
Where did Joan Fontaine die?
Joan Fontaine died in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4].
Who were Joan Fontaine's parents?
Joan Fontaine's father was Walter Augustus de Havilland[10]. Joan Fontaine's mother was Lilian Fontaine[11].
Who was Joan Fontaine married to?
Joan Fontaine's spouses include Brian Aherne[12], Collier Young[13], William Dozier[14], and Alfred Wright, Jr.[15].
What did Joan Fontaine do for work?
Joan Fontaine worked as an actor[5], writer[6], television actor[7], and interior designer[8].
Where did Joan Fontaine go to school?
Joan Fontaine was educated at American School in Japan[21], Los Gatos High School[22], and International School of the Sacred Heart[23].
What awards did Joan Fontaine receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Actress[24] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25].