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Joanne Woodward
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Actor Born: February 27, 1930 in Thomasville, GA Biography:With spouse "Paul Newman", "Joanne Woodward" comprised one of the most successful husband-and-wife tandems in Hollywood history; not only among the most acclaimed film actresses of her era, she was also highly visible as a television and theatrical performer, as well as a prominent social activist. Woodward was born February 27, 1930, in Thomasville, GA, and later acted in campus productions while attending Louisiana State University. After relocating to New York she studied at both the Neighborhood Playhouse and the Actors' Studio, and in 1953 signed on as an understudy in the Broadway production of "William Inge"'s Picnic; there she met Newman, and they soon fell in love. After starring in 1954's "The Lovers", Woodward turned to television, appearing in dozens of programs. A performance in an episode of Four Star Playhouse caught the attention of Fox production chief "Buddy Adler", who quickly... Full Biography
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