Joan Crawford (I) (1904–1977)


STARmeter
Top 5000
Down 339 this week
Trailer
5:12 | Trailer
Joan Crawford was born Lucille Fay LeSueur on March 23, 1904, in San Antonio, Texas, to Anna Belle (Johnson) and Thomas E. LeSueur, a laundry laborer. By the time she was born, her parents had separated, and by the time she was a teenager, she'd had three stepfathers. It wasn't an easy life; Crawford worked a variety of menial jobs. She was a good... See full bio »

October's Most Anticipated Movies and TV Shows

October is packed with great movies and several new and returning TV series. Check out our most anticipated streaming picks.

Get some streaming picks

Around The Web

 | 

Powered by ZergNet

Editorial Lists

Related lists from IMDb editors

a list of 100 people
updated 08 Dec 2017
 
a list of 60 images
updated 16 Jan 2017
 
a list of 11 images
updated 26 Oct 2016
 
a list of 30 images
updated 17 Feb 2016
 
a list of 30 images
updated 13 Jun 2013
 

User Lists

Related lists from IMDb users

a list of 25 people
created 1 week ago
 
a list of 28 images
created 1 month ago
 
a list of 29 people
created 01 Jul 2019
 
a list of 42 people
created 11 months ago
 
a list of 25 people
created 29 Nov 2018
 

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDbPage

How Much Have You Seen?

How much of Joan Crawford's work have you seen?

User Polls

Won 1 Oscar. Another 11 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards »

Photos

Known For

(1962)
Os Maus Não Choram Ethel Whitehead (Lorna Hansen Forbes)
(1950)
Alma em Suplício Mildred Pierce Beragon
(1945)
Corpo Sem Alma Jenny Stewart
(1953)

Filmography

Hide Hide Show Show Actress (109 credits)
 1972 The Sixth Sense (TV Series)
Joan Fairchild
- Dear Joan: We're Going to Scare You to Death (1972) ... Joan Fairchild
 1970 The Tim Conway Comedy Hour (TV Series)
Joan Crawford / Lillian Abbott / Diamond Thief
- Episode #1.3 (1970) ... Joan Crawford / Lillian Abbott / Diamond Thief
 1970 A Caverna do Homem-Monstro
Dr. Brockton
 1970 The Virginian (TV Series)
Stephanie White
- Nightmare (1970) ... Stephanie White
 1969 Galeria Nocturna (TV Series)
Miss Claudia Menlo (segment "Eyes")
- Pilot (1969) ... Miss Claudia Menlo (segment "Eyes")
 1968 Journey to Midnight
Hostess (scenes deleted)
 1968 The Secret Storm (TV Series)
Joan Borman Kane
- Episode dated 25 October 1968 (1968) ... Joan Borman Kane
- Episode dated 24 October 1968 (1968) ... Joan Borman Kane
- Episode dated 23 October 1968 (1968) ... Joan Borman Kane
- Episode dated 22 October 1968 (1968) ... Joan Borman Kane
- Episode dated 21 October 1968 (1968) ... Joan Borman Kane
 1968 The Lucy Show (TV Series)
Joan Crawford
- Lucy and the Lost Star (1968) ... Joan Crawford
 1967 A última vítima
Monica Rivers
 1967 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (TV Series)
Amanda True
- The Five Daughters Affair: Part I (1967) ... Amanda True
 1966 Sucesso sem escrúpulos
Joan Crawford (uncredited)
 1965 Della
Della
 1965 O Telefone Fatal
Amy Nelson
 1964 Volúpia do Crime
Lucy Harbin
 1963 Route 66 (TV Series)
Morgan Harper
- Same Picture, Different Frame (1963) ... Morgan Harper
 1963 Mulheres Sem Destino
Lucretia Terry
 1962 Que Teria Acontecido a Baby Jane?
Blanche Hudson
 1961 The Foxes (TV Movie)
Millicent Fox
 1959-1961 Zane Grey Theater (TV Series)
Sarah / Melanie Davidson Hobbes / Stella Faring
- One Must Die (1961) ... Sarah / Melanie Davidson Hobbes
- Rebel Range (1959) ... Stella Faring
 1959 Desejo de Amor
Amanda Farrow
 1959 On Trial (TV Series)
Ruth Marshall
- Strange Witness (1959) ... Ruth Marshall
 1959 The Joan Crawford Show: Woman on the Run (TV Movie)
Susan Conrad
 1954-1959 General Electric Theater (TV Series)
Ann Howard / Ruth Marshall / Mary Andrews
- And One Was Loyal (1959) ... Ann Howard
- Strange Witness (1958) ... Ruth Marshall
- The Road to Edinburgh (1954) ... Mary Andrews
 1957 A Virgem de Ouro
Margaret Landi
 1956 Folhas de Outono
Millicent 'Milly' Wetherby Hanson
 1955 A Abelha Mestra
Eva Phillips
 1955 A Casa da Praia
Lynn Markham
 1954 Johnny Guitar
Vienna
 1953 Corpo Sem Alma
Jenny Stewart
 1953 The Revlon Mirror Theater (TV Series)
Margaret Hughes
- Because I Love Him (1953) ... Margaret Hughes
 1952 Medo Súbito
Myra Hudson Blaine
 1952 Esta Mulher é Perigosa
Beth Austin
 1951 Sonho Desfeito
Agatha Reed
 1950 A Última Mentira
Harriet Craig
 1950 Os Maus Não Choram
Ethel Whitehead (Lorna Hansen Forbes)
 1949 Mademoiselle Fifi
Joan Crawford (uncredited)
 1949 O Caminho da Redenção
Lane Bellamy
 1947 Entre o Amor e o Pecado
Daisy Kenyon Lapham
 1947 Loucura de Amor
Louise Howell Graham
 1946 Fascinação
Helen Wright
 1945 Alma em Suplício
Mildred Pierce Beragon
 1944 Sonho em Hollywood
Joan Crawford
 1943 Insuspeitos
Frances Myles
 1942 Encontro em França
Michele de la Becque
 1942 Quem Manda sou Eu
Margaret J. Drew
 1941 Quando Elas se Encontram
Mary Howard
 1941 A Cicatriz do Mal
Anna Holm
 1940 As Teorias de Susana
Susan Trexel
 1940 Os Fugitivos da Guiana
Julie
 1939 Mulheres
Crystal Allen
 1939 O Turbilhão de Gelo
Mary McKay
 1938 Tentação
Olivia Riley
 1937 Manequim
Jessie Cassidy
 1937 A Noiva de Vermelho
Anni
 1937 Screen Snapshots Series 16, No. 12 (Documentary short)
Joan Crawford
 1937 A Última Conquista
Fay Cheyney
 1936 Doidos & Cª
Sally Parker
 1936 A Alegre Locandeira
Peggy Eaton
 1935 Quero Viver a Vida
Kay Bentley
 1935 Basta de Mulheres
Marcia
 1934 Os Noivos de Mary
Mary Clay
 1934 Os Dois Amores de Diana
Diane Lovering
 1934 Uma Mulher Que Venceu
Sadie
 1933 O Turbilhão da Dança
Janie Barlow
 1932 Chuva
Sadie Thompson
 1932 Fascinada
Letty Lynton
 1932/I Grande Hotel
Flaemmchen
 1931 Fascinação
Marian Martin
 1931 Esta Idade Moderna
Valentine Winters
 1931 Pecadores Alegres
Ivy Stevens
 1931 The Stolen Jools (Short)
Joan Crawford
 1931 Virtudes Modernas
Bonnie Jordan
 1930 Great Day
Roadhouse entertainer
 1930 Dentro da Lei
Mary Turner
 1930 Três Destinos
Jerry March
 1930 O Coração Manda
Joan 'Montana' Prescott
 1929 Indómita
Bingo Dowling
 1929 Mocidade Ardente
Billie
 1929 Revista de Hollywood
Joan Crawford
 1929 O Novo Campeão
Susie
 1928 Sonho de Amor
Adrienne Lecouvreur
 1928 Meninas da Moda
Diana Medford
 1928 Prisão Redentora
Frieda
 1928 Uma Noite em Singapura
Priscilla Crowninshield
 1928 Rosa Maria
Rose-Marie
 1928 Cono se Faz um Herói
Betty Dallas
 1927/II Cadete de West Point
Betty Channing
 1927 O Rei do Golf
Allie Monte
 1927 Fora da Lei Seca
Jane
 1927 O Homem Sem Braços
Nanon
 1927 The Understanding Heart
Monica Dale
 1927 Castelo de Cartas
Joslyn Poe
 1927 A Conquista da América
René Contrecoeur
 1926 O Cavaleiro do Amor
Court Gossip (uncredited)
 1926 Uma Aventura em Paris
The Girl
 1926 Como se Faz um Herói
Jane - A Revenue Agent
 1926 Sempre a Andar
Betty Burton
 1925 Ben-Hur
Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
 1925 A Lindíssima Trindade
Irene
 1925 The Only Thing
Party Guest (uncredited)
 1925 O Trapeiro
Mary Riley
 1925 A Eterna História
Young Lady Catherine
 1925 A Viúva Alegre
Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
 1925 A Escrava da Moda
Mannequin (uncredited)
 1925 A Mosca Negra
Bobby - A Showgirl (as Lucille Le Sueur)
 1925 Orgulho Vencido
Party Guest (uncredited)
 1925 Lady of the Night
Molly (body double in various sequences) (uncredited)
 1923 The Casting Couch (Short)
Show Show Soundtrack (24 credits)
Show Show Writer (9 credits)
Show Show Producer (4 credits)
Show Show Costume and Wardrobe Department (3 credits)
Show Show Makeup Department (1 credit)
Show Show Script and Continuity Department (1 credit)
Show Show Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Show Show Thanks (1 credit)
Show Show Self (75 credits)
Show Show Archive footage (107 credits)

Related Videos

Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

(1940s) Print ads: Royal Crown Cola with the slogan "R.C. Tastes Best!" See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Biographical Movies | 19 Print Biographies | 4 Portrayals | 1 Interview | 46 Articles | 15 Pictorials | 26 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

Alternate Names:

Billie Cassin | Miss Joan Crawford | Lucille Le Sueur

Height:

5' 3" (1.6 m)
Edit

Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

If you've earned a position, be proud of it. Don't hide it. I want to be recognized. When I hear people say, "Joan Crawford!" I turn around and say, "Hi! How are you?" See more »

Trivia:

Is one of 14 Best Actress Oscar winners to have not accepted their Academy Award in person, Crawford's being for Alma em Suplício (1945). The others are Katharine Hepburn, Claudette Colbert, Judy Holliday, Vivien Leigh, Anna Magnani, Ingrid Bergman, Sophia Loren, Anne Bancroft, Patricia Neal, Elizabeth Taylor, Maggie Smith, Glenda Jackson and Ellen Burstyn. See more »

Trademark:

Glamorous sense of fashion See more »

Nickname:

Billie Cassin See more »

Star Sign:

Aries

Contribute to This Page

We've Got Your Streaming Picks Covered

Looking for some great streaming picks? Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist.

Visit our What to Watch page



Recently Viewed