Olivia de Havilland
Olivia de Havilland was a British-born American film actress best known for her roles in Hollywood’s Golden Age.
Olivia de Havilland was a British-born American film actress best known for her roles in Hollywood’s Golden Age. She was born in Tokyo in 1916, became famous in films such as Gone with the Wind, won two Academy Awards, and died in Paris in 2020 at age 104.
Early life
Olivia de Havilland was born in Tokyo in 1916 to British parents and moved to California as a child after her mother left her father.
Film career
She became a major Warner Bros. star in the 1930s and 1940s, with widely known performances in adventure films and later dramatic roles. Her films include Gone with the Wind, Captain Blood, The Adventures of Robin Hood, To Each His Own, and The Heiress.
Awards and recognition
De Havilland won two Academy Awards for Best Actress and was widely recognized as one of the defining performers of classic Hollywood.
Later life and death
She lived for many years in Paris and died there in 2020 at the age of 104.
Key facts
- Born in Tokyo to British parents and moved to California in 1919 with her mother and sister.
- Became one of the major stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age.
- Appeared in films including Gone with the Wind, Captain Blood, The Adventures of Robin Hood, To Each His Own, and The Heiress.
- Won two Academy Awards for Best Actress for To Each His Own and The Heiress.
- Died of natural causes in Paris in 2020 at age 104.
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References
- Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Olivia-de-HavillandSupports: Birth, death, nationality, career overview, and sibling relationship to Joan Fontaine.
- Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/facts/Olivia-de-HavillandSupports: Birth date, death date, age at death, and notable family member Joan Fontaine.
- BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-53546021Supports: Death at age 104, career span, Golden Age status, and sister Joan Fontaine.
- Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/actors/olivia-de-havillandSupports: Birth, family move to California, notable films, and death in Paris.
- American Academy of Achievement — https://achievement.org/achiever/olivia-de-havilland/Supports: Early career, sibling rivalry with Joan Fontaine, and films and awards.