She was married for almost thirty years to one of the legends of British theater and cinema, Laurence Olivier, who died in 1989.
France Télévisions – Culture Editorial
Published on 17/01/2025 18:32
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British actress Joan Plowright, great lady of theater and cinema with two Golden Globes and widow of Laurence Olivier, died Thursday January 16 at the age of 95, her family announced Friday.
In a statement, they said:“She passed away peacefully (…) surrounded by her loved ones (…) Her brilliant career will be remembered by many and her children, Richard, Tamsin and Julie-Kate, their families, and her many friends will always cherish her.”
Born in 1929 in the north of England, Joan Plowright was one of the most popular actresses of her generation. Her career began on stage in the 1950s. She experienced her first successes with The Chairs by Eugène Ionesco or even Sunday Peace by the British John Osborne.
Success also accompanied him in the cinema. His interpretation in the biopic Stalin as well as in comedy Enchanted April earned him two Golden Globes. The Oscar for best supporting actress narrowly escaped her in 1993, again for her role in Enchanted April.
In 2001, she published her autobiography And That’s Not All: The Memoirs of Joan Plowright. She ended her career in 2014 after losing her eyesight.
