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Jessica Tandy: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Jessica Tandy? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Jessie Alice Tandy (7 June 1909 – 11 September 1994), known professionally as Jessica Tandy, was an English and American actress. She appeared in over 100 stage productions and had more than 60 roles in film and TV, receiving an Academy Award, four Tony Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Tandy is one of few performers to achieve Triple Crown of Acting status. Tandy 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, also winning for The Gin Game and Foxfire. Her films included 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.

Quick facts about Jessica Tandy

  • Full name: Jessica Tandy
  • Born: 1909-06-07
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q182104

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Who is Jessica Tandy?

Jessie Alice Tandy (7 June 1909 – 11 September 1994), known professionally as Jessica Tandy, was an English and American actress.

What nationality is Jessica Tandy?

Jessica Tandy is United States.

When was Jessica Tandy born?

Jessica Tandy was born on 1909-06-07.

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