Timeline Jean Simmons

British actress who went from Ophelia in Olivier's Hamlet to Hollywood epics like The Robe and Spartacus.

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1929 Jean Simmons born in London Jean Simmons is born in London.
1946 Jean Simmons in Great Expectations She plays the young Estella in David Lean's film.
1948 Jean Simmons plays Ophelia Her role in Olivier's Hamlet earns an Oscar nomination.
1953 Jean Simmons in The Robe She stars in the first CinemaScope film.
1955 Jean Simmons in Guys and Dolls She plays Sarah Brown opposite Marlon Brando.
1960 Jean Simmons in Spartacus She plays Varinia in Kubrick's epic.
1983 Jean Simmons in The Thorn Birds Her role in the miniseries wins an Emmy.
2010 Jean Simmons dies in Santa Monica Jean Simmons dies aged 80.