Joan Greenwood (4 March 1921 – 27 February 1987) was an English actress. Born in Chelsea, she studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Her husky voice, coupled with her slow, precise elocution, was her trademark. Perhaps her most famous role was Gwendolen in The Importance of Being Earnest (1952). Description above from the Wikipedia article Joan Greenwood, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Joan Greenwood

Acting Born March 4, 1921 – Died February 27, 1987 Chelsea, London, England, UK

Joan Greenwood (4 March 1921 – 27 February 1987) was an English actress. Born in Chelsea, she studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Her husky voice, coupled with her slow, precise elocution, was her trademark. Perhaps her most famous role was Gwendolen in The Importance of Being Earnest (1952).

Description above from the Wikipedia article Joan Greenwood, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Known For

The Wednesday Play

Mrs. Suez

BBC Play of the Month

Louise, Duchess of Portsmouth

The Philco Television Playhouse

Tales of the Unexpected

Emma Adkins

The Main Chance

Mrs. Hilary Wenn

Triangle

Judith Harper

Mysterious Island

Lady Mary Fairchild

Barbarella

The Great Tyrant (voice) (uncredited)

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Ann Whitefield

Girls On Top

Lady Carlton

The Jazz Age

Mrs. Kent-Cumberland

Shadows

Rose