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Joanna Shimkus - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 30, 1943 |
|---|---|
| Age | 82 |
| Birthplace | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Joanna Shimkus's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Acting in films such as 'The Lost Man', 'The Virgin and the Gypsy', and 'Boom!'. Also known as the wife of actor Sidney Poitier. |
Intro
Joanna Shimkus is a Canadian film actress, known for her roles in European and American cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. She is also recognized as the wife of legendary actor Sidney Poitier.
Early Life & Background
Joanna Shimkus was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, to a Lithuanian-Jewish father and an Irish-Catholic mother. She moved to Paris as a young girl, where she began her modeling and acting career.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Starred in the film 'Boom!' (1968) opposite Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
- Featured in 'The Lost Man' (1969) with Sidney Poitier.
- Starred in 'The Virgin and the Gypsy' (1970), a successful British drama film.
- Appeared in Jean Aurel's 'Zita' (1967) and Robert Enrico's 'Les aventuriers' (1967).
Trivia
- Married Sidney Poitier in 1976.
- Mother of actress Sydney Tamiia Poitier.
- Largely retired from acting after the 1970s.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Joanna Shimkus?
Joanna Shimkus is 82 years old.
When was Joanna Shimkus born?
Joanna Shimkus was born the 30 October 1943.
Where is Joanna Shimkus from?
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
On Her Birth-Day
About October 30th, 1943, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 30, 1943, Soviet troops liberated Henichesk and reached the coast of Sivash Bay, marking a significant advance in the Melitopol offensive. This operation aimed to liberate Melitopol and the northern coast of the Sea of Azov from German occupation.
- Day of the week: October 30th, 1943 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Oh, What A Beautiful Morning by Bing Crosby & Trudy Erwin
- Popular movie: The Song of Bernadette directed by Henry King
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