Joan Crawford (born Lucille Fay LeSueur; March 23, 1906 [a] – May 10, 1977) was an American actress. She started her career as a dancer in traveling theatrical companies before debuting …

Dec 12, 2025 · Joan Crawford (born March 23, 1904?, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.—died May 10, 1977, New York, New York) was an American motion-picture actress who made her initial …

Crawford left MGM for rival Warner Bros., and in 1945 she landed the role of a lifetime. Mildred Pierce (1945) gave her an opportunity to show her range as an actress, and her performance …

Mar 26, 2021 · Joan Crawford was an Oscar-winning actress, dancer and executive. She was known for films like 'Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?' and 'Mildred Pierce.'

Actor Joan Crawford was born Lucille Fay LeSueur on March 23, 1906, in San Antonio, Texas. Her father, Thomas LeSueur, deserted the family soon after her birth.

Nov 18, 2025 · For nearly five decades, Joan Crawford captivated audiences. Now a new book spotlights her complex story of survival, rumors and ambition.

Joan Crawford (March 23, 1904 [1] - May 10, 1977) was an acclaimed, iconic, Academy Award winning American actress, arguably one of the greatest from Hollywood 's golden years of the …

Joan Crawford from A to Z, with pages for films, photos, bio, ads, books, letters, and much more.

Oct 29, 2025 · Joan Crawford and Bette Davis in character for the film What Ever Happened To Baby Jane?, 1962. Warner Brothers/Getty Images.

Joan Crawford (born Lucille Fay LeSueur; March 23, 1906 – May 10, 1977) was an American actress. She started her career as a dancer in traveling theatrical companies before debuting …