Jessica Tandy
British actress (1909–1994)
Jessica Tandy (June 7, 1909 – September 11, 1994) was an English-American actress. She was born in Hackney, London. She starred in many movies during her career, including Cocoon (1985), Driving Miss Daisy (1989), and Fried Green Tomatoes (1991). She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Driving Miss Daisy.
Jessica Tandy | |
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 Tandy and Hume Cronyn at the 1988 Emmy Awards | |
| Born | Jessica Alice Tandy 7 June 1909 |
| Died | 11 September 1994 (aged 85) |
| Cause of death | Ovarian cancer |
| Resting place | Cremated |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1926–1994 |
| Spouse(s) | Jack Hawkins (m. 1932–1940, divorced) Hume Cronyn (m. 1942–1994; her death) |
Tandy died of ovarian cancer in Easton, Connecticut.
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