Joanne Woodward is an iconic American actress, known for her many award-winning performances. She has starred in films such as The Three Faces of Eve, Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams and Rachel, Rachel, which earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1968. Woodward has also appeared in numerous television shows and plays.
Joanne Woodward is considered one of the most influential actresses of all time; she was nominated for 9 Emmy Awards, 6 Golden Globes (winning three), 1 BAFTA Award (winning one), and 3 Academy Awards (winning once). Her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was dedicated in 1960 and she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Kennedy Center Honors in 2008 for her work as an actress. Woodward was also inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame in 2006.
Joanne Woodward is a living legend, and her contribution to American film and television has been unparalleled. She will forever be remembered as an iconic actress and philanthropist who set a high standard for all actors to follow.