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Olivia de Havilland

Olivia de Havilland - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJuly 01, 1916
DiedJuly 26, 2020 (age 104)
BirthplaceTokyo, Empire of Japan
Zodiac SignCancer - (see also Olivia de Havilland's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacDragon
GenerationGreatest Generation
Known ForHer roles in 'Gone with the Wind,' 'The Adventures of Robin Hood,' and winning two Academy Awards for Best Actress.

Intro

Olivia de Havilland was an acclaimed Anglo-American actress recognized for her pivotal roles during Hollywood's Golden Age. She won two Academy Awards for Best Actress and is celebrated for her performances in classics such as 'Gone with the Wind' and 'The Heiress.'

Early Life & Background

Olivia de Havilland was born to British parents in Tokyo, Japan. Her family moved to California when she was a child. She was the elder sister of actress Joan Fontaine.

Career Highlights

  • Won Academy Award for Best Actress for 'To Each His Own' (1946)
  • Won Academy Award for Best Actress for 'The Heiress' (1949)
  • Portrayed Melanie Hamilton in 'Gone with the Wind' (1939)
  • Starred as Maid Marian in 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' (1938)
  • Played major roles in films such as 'The Snake Pit' (1948) and 'Hold Back the Dawn' (1941)

Trivia

  • Sister of fellow Academy Award-winning actress Joan Fontaine.
  • She was one of the last surviving stars of Hollywood's Golden Age.
  • De Havilland successfully sued Warner Bros. in a landmark case that changed Hollywood studio practices (the 'de Havilland Law').

FAQs

People also ask

When was Olivia de Havilland born?

Olivia de Havilland was born the 1 July 1916.

Where is Olivia de Havilland from?

Tokyo, Empire of Japan.

On Her Birth-Day

About July 1st, 1916, in brief:

  • Historical events: A series of shark attacks occurred along the Jersey Shore, resulting in several injuries and fatalities. These incidents sparked widespread fear and led to increased media attention on shark behavior.
  • Day of the week: July 1st, 1916 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Fair Hawaii by Elsie Baker & Reed Miller
  • Popular movie: directed by D.W. Griffith

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivia_de_Havilland
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Olivia-de-Havilland
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000014/