Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Author, Columnist |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 23/05/1933 |
| Age | 92 years |
| Birthplace | Paddington, London, England |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Dame Joan Henrietta Collins |
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| Title | Dame |
| Known For | Playing Alexis Carrington Colby in the television series Dynasty (1981-1989) |
| Career Span | Seven decades from 1950s Hollywood starlet to 1980s television icon |
| Nicknames | England's Bad Girl, Britain's answer to Marilyn Monroe, The British Open |
Physical Stats & More
| Signature Style | Glamorous image, pink Thunderbird car |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Training | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
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Personal Life
| Nickname | The British Open |
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| Playboy Appearance | Posed for Playboy at age 40 |
Relationships & More
| High-Profile Relationships |
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| Marriages | Multiple marriages that ended |
Family
| Father | Joseph William Collins (talent agent whose clients included Shirley Bassey, the Beatles, and Tom Jones) |
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| Mother | Elsa Bessant Collins (dance teacher and nightclub hostess) |
| Siblings | Sister Jackie Collins (novelist), two other siblings |
| Birth Order | Eldest of three children |
Career
| First Film Role | 1951 - Lady Godiva Rides Again (uncredited beauty pageant contestant) |
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| Career Path | B-movie roles, television appearances, pin-up shoots for three decades |
| Breakthrough | 1981 - Auditioned for and won role of Alexis Carrington Colby in Dynasty |
| Post-Dynasty | Continued acting and writing |
| Film Appearances |
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| Recent Work | Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, American Horror Story (two roles: Evie Gallant and Bubbles McGee) |
| Breakthrough Role | 1952 - I Believe in You (juvenile delinquent) |
| Hollywood Move | 1954 - Signed contract with Fox Studios at age 21 |
| Major Role | 1981 - Auditioned for and won role of Alexis Carrington Colby in Dynasty |
Style Quotient
| Image | Style icon, known for glamorous appearance |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Published first memoir Past Imperfect in 1978, which became a bestseller | |
| 2. Awarded star on Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1983 | |
| 3. Made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015 for charitable services | |
| 4. Awarded Best Actress at LA Shorts Festival in 2018 for role in Gerry | |
| 5. Recognized for philanthropy, particularly advocacy for children's causes |