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Joan Collins

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Key facts

Full name Dame Joan Henrietta Collins[2]
Birth date 23 May 1933[1]
Birth place London, England[3]
Occupation English actress, author, columnist[1]
Known for Alexis Carrington in *Dynasty* (1981–89)[3]

Joan Collins is an English actress, author, and columnist, best known for playing Alexis Carrington in the 1980s soap opera *Dynasty*.

Context

Joan Collins is an English actress, author, and columnist, born in London on 23 May 1933 [1]. She is best known for her portrayal of Alexis Carrington on the soap opera *Dynasty* (1981–89) [3]. Collins trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and made her stage debut at age nine [4].

Documented claims

  • Joan Collins is an English actress, author, and columnist. [1]
  • She is best known for playing Alexis Carrington in the soap opera *Dynasty*. [3]

Questions and answers

When was Joan Collins born?

Joan Collins was born on 23 May 1933 in London, England [1].

What is Joan Collins famous for?

She is famous for playing Alexis Carrington on the soap opera *Dynasty* in the 1980s [3].

Sources

  1. Joan Collins | Biography, TV Shows, Movies, & Facts | Britannica — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Joan Collins — biography.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Joan Collins - Biography - HELLO! Magazine — hellomagazine.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Joan Collins - Hollywood Walk of Fame — walkoffame.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People