Joanne Woodward

American actress and producer Joanne Woodward grew up loving the movies. She went on to join a number of beauty pageants when she was in her teenage years and started performing in local theater productions and school plays as well. She went on to earn her degree in drama from Louisiana State University and then headed to New York to become a full-time actress. Soon enough, she landed parts in television, movie, and even Broadway productions. She appeared in Tales of Tomorrow, Count Three and Pray, and Empire Falls, among many others.

Woodward is also renowned for her work in The Three Faces of Eve, a role that earned her an Oscar Award for Best Actress. From 2001 to 2005, she served as Westport Country Playhouse’s artistic director. Despite being 91 years old, Woodward has continued to act to this day.