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Jessica Tandy
From The TV IV
Jessica Tandy | |
Birth name | Jessica Alice Tandy |
Born | June 7, 1909 in London, England |
Died | September 11, 1994 in Easton, Connecticut, USA from ovarian cancer |
Notable Roles | |
Notable Episodes | |
Awards | star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame |
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Contents |
Biography
Roles
Starring Roles
Guest Starring Roles
Series | Role | Episode | Airdate |
---|---|---|---|
General Electric Theater | Laura Whittemarc | 5x04 - The Pot of Gold | October 7, 1956 |
Judd for the Defense | Helen Wister | 2x10 - Punishments, Cruel and Unusual | December 6, 1968 |
O'Hara, U.S. Treasury | Genevieve | 1x18 - Operation: Dorias | February 4, 1972 |
The F.B.I. | Adryth Nolan | 7x21 - The Set-Up | February 13, 1972 |
Specials and Made-for-TV Movies
Title | Role | Airdate | Series/Banner |
---|---|---|---|
Foxfire | Annie Nations | December 13, 1987 | Hallmark Hall of Fame |
To Dance with the White Dog | Cora Peek | December 5, 1993 | Hallmark Hall of Fame |
Talk, News and Game Show Appearances
Memorable Moments
Awards and Accolades
Tony Awards
- Won: Best Leading Actress in a Play (1978)
- The Gin Game
- Won: Best Leading Actress in a Play (1983)
- Foxfire
Primetime Emmy Awards
(1 Win in 3 Nominations)
- Won: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special (1988)
- Foxfire
Golden Globe Awards
(1 Win in 3 Nominations)
- Won: Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (1990)
- Driving Miss Daisy
Academy Awards
(1 Win in 2 Nominations)
- Won: Best Actress (1990)
- Driving Miss Daisy
Trivia
- Married to Hume Cronyn from 1942 until her death; two children