Jean Simmons was one of the last great actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age. She was born in London in 1929, and made her film debut at the age of eleven. Simmons quickly rose to prominence, appearing in films such as "The Robe" (1953) and "Guys and Dolls" (1955). She earned critical acclaim for her performance as Ophelia in "Hamlet" (1948), and went on to receive five Oscar nominations throughout her career. Simmons remained active until her death
Despite a long and successful career, Jean Simmons is often overlooked when discussing the great actresses of old Hollywood. This is likely due to her preference for working behind the camera, rather than in the spotlight.
She started her career as a child actress and continued to work steadily until her death in 2010. Simmons was a versatile actress and starred in both dramas and comedies.
Simmons was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Hamlet (1948), and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for Guys and Dolls (1955). Her other film appearances include Young Bess (1953), The Robe (1953), The Big Country (1958), Elmer Gantry (1960), Spartacus (1960), and the 1969 film The Happy Ending, for which she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. She also won an Emmy Award for the miniseries The Thorn Birds (1983).
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