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Jessica Tandy

Jessica Tandy

Actor · born 7 June 1909 · London, England, UK

Jessie Alice "Jessica" Tandy (June 7, 1909 – September 11, 1994) was an English-American stage and film actress.

She first appeared on the London stage in 1926 at the age of 16, playing, among others, Katherine opposite Laurence Olivier's Henry V, and Cordelia opposite John Gielgud's King Lear. She also worked in British films. Following the end of her marriage to Jack Hawkins, she moved to New York, where she met Canadian actor Hume Cronyn. He became her second husband and frequent partner on stage and screen.

Where to start: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991).

As actor 44

TV shows 4

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Jessica Tandy movie?

By viewer score, Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) at 7.7/10.

What are Jessica Tandy’s most popular movies?

The Birds, Driving Miss Daisy, Fried Green Tomatoes.

How many movies has Jessica Tandy made?

44 films on TMDB, 44 as actor.

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