Joan Collins biography
Joan Collins is an English actress, author and columnist, born on 23 May 1933 in London.
Joan Collins's screen career began in 1951 with Lady Godiva Rides Again, playing Beauty Queen Contestant.
Joan Collins has appeared in 82 films and 61 television or streaming titles.
The most recent films are My Duchess (2026), A Murder Between Friends (2026), Tomorrow Morning (2022).
Honours include Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Also known as
- Dame Joan Henrietta Collins
- Born
- 23 May 1933 (age 93)
- Birthplace
- London
- Work
- Television actor, Film actor, Model, Playwright, Non-fiction writer
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1951 to present
- Awards
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Golden Globes
Joan Collins filmography
82 films and 61 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | My Duchess | Wallis Simpson | ||
| 2026 | A Murder Between Friends | Francesca Carlyle | Also producer | |
| 2022 | Tomorrow Morning | Anna | ||
| 2022 | The Gentle Sex | Major Connie Brown | Short subject | |
| 2020 | The Loss Adjuster | Margaret Rogerton-Sykes | ||
| 2018 | Gerry | Hilda | Short subject | |
| 2017 | The Time of Their Lives | Helen Shelley | Also executive producer | |
| 2016 | Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie | English | ||
| 2015 | Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism | Nockman's Mother | ||
| 2013 | Saving Santa | Vera Baddington | Voice | |
| 2010 | Fetish | Francesca Vonn | Short subject | |
| 2009 | Banksy's Coming for Dinner | Joan | ||
| 2008 | Valentino: The Last Emperor | English | ||
| 2008 | Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired | English | ||
| 2006 | Ozzie | Max Happy | ||
| 2004 | Alice in Glamourland | Dutch | ||
| 2004 | Ellis in Glamourland | Susan | ||
| 2000 | The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas | Pearl Slaghoople | ||
| 1999 | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | Mrs. Potiphar | ||
| 1999 | The Clandestine Marriage | Mrs. Heidelberg | Also associate producer | |
| 1997 | Coronation Street: Viva Las Vegas! | Joan Collins | ||
| 1995 | A Midwinter's Tale | English | ||
| 1995 | In the Bleak Midwinter | Margaretta D'Arcy | ||
| 1994 | Decadence | Helen / Sybil | ||
| 1984 | Blondes vs. Brunettes | English |
Show all 82 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Nutcracker | Laura Carrere | ||
| 1982 | Homework | Diane | ||
| 1979 | Game for Vultures | Nicolle | ||
| 1979 | The Bitch | Fontaine Khaled | ||
| 1979 | Sunburn | Nera | ||
| 1978 | Zero to Sixty | Gloria Martine | ||
| 1978 | The Stud | Fontaine Khaled | ||
| 1978 | The Big Sleep | Agnes Lozelle | ||
| 1978 | Fearless | Brigitte | ||
| 1977 | Empire of the Ants | Marilyn Fryser | ||
| 1976 | The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones | Black Bess | ||
| 1975 | The Great Adventure (1975 film) | Italian | ||
| 1975 | I Don't Want to Be Born | English | ||
| 1975 | Alfie Darling | Fay | ||
| 1975 | The Great Adventure | Sonia Kendall | ||
| 1975 | I Don't Want to Be Born aka 'The Monster' | Lucy Carlesi | ||
| 1974 | Dark Places | Sarah Mandeville | ||
| 1974 | L'arbitro | Italian | ||
| 1974 | L'arbitro aka 'Football Crazy' | Elena Sperani | ||
| 1973 | Tales That Witness Madness | Bella Thompson | ||
| 1972 | Tales from the Crypt | Joanne Clayton | ||
| 1972 | Fear in the Night | English | ||
| 1972 | Fear in the Night aka 'Fright In The Night' | Molly Carmichael | ||
| 1971 | Revenge | Carol Radford | ||
| 1971 | Quest for Love | Ottilie Trafford / Tracy Fletcher | ||
| 1970 | The Executioner | Sarah Booth | ||
| 1970 | Up in the Cellar | Pat Camber | ||
| 1969 | If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium | Girl on Sidewalk | Cameo appearance | |
| 1969 | Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? | Polyester Poontang | ||
| 1969 | Besieged | Roberta | ||
| 1968 | Subterfuge | Anne Langley | ||
| 1967 | Warning Shot | Joanie Valens | ||
| 1965 | Hard Time for Princes | Jane | ||
| 1962 | The Road to Hong Kong | Diane | ||
| 1960 | Seven Thieves | Melanie | ||
| 1960 | Esther and the King | Esther | ||
| 1958 | The Bravados | Josefa Velarde | ||
| 1958 | Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys! | Angela Hoffa | ||
| 1957 | Island in the Sun | Jocelyn Fleury | ||
| 1957 | The Wayward Bus | Alice Chicoy | ||
| 1957 | Sea Wife | Sea Wife | ||
| 1957 | Stopover Tokyo | Tina Llewellyn | ||
| 1956 | The Opposite Sex | Crystal | ||
| 1955 | The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing | Evelyn Nesbit Thaw | ||
| 1955 | The Virgin Queen | Beth Throckmorton | ||
| 1955 | Land of the Pharaohs | Princess Nellifer | ||
| 1954 | The Good Die Young | Mary Halsey | ||
| 1953 | Turn the Key Softly | Stella Jarvis | ||
| 1953 | Our Girl Friday | Sadie Patch | ||
| 1953 | Decameron Nights | Pampinea / Maria | ||
| 1953 | Cosh Boy | Rene Collins | ||
| 1953 | The Square Ring | Frankie | ||
| 1952 | The Woman's Angle | Marina | ||
| 1952 | Judgment Deferred | Lil Carter | ||
| 1952 | I Believe in You | Norma Hart | ||
| 1951 | Lady Godiva Rides Again | Beauty Queen Contestant | Uncredited | |
| 1951 | Facts and Fancies | Teenager | Short subject |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Glow and Darkness | Adelaide of Maurienne | 10 episodes | |
| 2019 | Hawaii Five-0 | Amanda Savage | Episode: "Ai no i ka 'ape he mane'o no ko ka nuku" | |
| 2018 | American Horror Story: Apocalypse | Evie Gallant | Episodes: "The End" and "The Morning After" | |
| 2015 | The Royals | Alexandra, Grand Duchess of Oxford | 7 episodes | |
| 2014 | Benidorm | Crystal Hennessy-Vass | 4 episodes | |
| 2012 | Happily Divorced | Joan Collins | 3 episodes | |
| 2010 | Verbotene Liebe | Lady Joan | 3 episodes | |
| 2010 | Rules of Engagement | Bunny Dunbar | Episode: "Les-bro" | |
| 2009 | Agatha Christie's Marple | Ruth Van Rydock | Episode: "They Do It with Mirrors" | |
| 2006 | Hotel Babylon | Lady Imogen Patton | Episode: "1.7" | |
| 2006 | Footballers' Wives | Eva De Wolffe | 2 episodes | |
| 2005 | Slavery and the Making of America | Reenactor | Episode: "Seeds of Destruction" | |
| 2002 | Guiding Light | Alexandra Spaulding | 7 episodes | |
| 2001 | These Old Broads | Addie Holden | TV movie | |
| 2000 | Will & Grace | Helena Barnes | Episode: "My Best Friend's Tush" | |
| 1998 | Sweet Deception | Arianna | TV movie | |
| 1997 | Pacific Palisades | Christina Hobson | 7 episodes | |
| 1996 | The Nanny | Joan Sheffield | Episode: "Me and Mrs. Joan" | |
| 1995 | Annie: A Royal Adventure! | Lady Edwina Hogbottom | TV movie | |
| 1995 | Hart to Hart: Two Harts in 3/4 Time | Lady Camilla | TV movie | |
| 1993 | Roseanne | Ronnie | Episode: "First Cousin, Twice Removed" | |
| 1993 | Mama's Back | Tamara Hamilton | TV pilot | |
| 1993 | Egoli: Place of Gold | Catherine Sinclair | Special Guest Star | |
| 1991 | Dynasty: The Reunion | Alexis Morrell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan | TV miniseries | |
| 1986 | Monte Carlo | Katrina Petrovna | TV miniseries, also executive producer |
Show all 61 titles
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Sins | Helene Junot | TV miniseries, also executive producer | |
| 1984 | The Cartier Affair | Cartier Rand / Marilyn Hallifax | TV movie | |
| 1984 | Her Life as a Man | Pam Dugan | TV movie | |
| 1983 | Making of a Male Model | Kay Dillon | TV movie | |
| 1983 | The Love Boat | Janine Adams | ||
| 1983 | Faerie Tale Theatre | Stepmother / Witch | Episode: "Hansel and Gretel" | |
| 1982 | The Wild Women of Chastity Gulch | Annie McCulloch | TV movie | |
| 1982 | Paper Dolls | Racine | TV movie | |
| 1981 | Dynasty | Alexis Morell Carrington Colby | ||
| 1980 | Tales of the Unexpected | Clare Duckworth/Julia Roach | Episode: "Georgy Porgy" | |
| 1980 | Fantasy Island | Lucy Atwell | Episode: "My Fair Pharaoh/The Power" | |
| 1979 | Tales of the Unexpected | Lady Natalia Turton | Episode: "Neck" | |
| 1977 | The Fantastic Journey | Queen Halyana | Episode: "Turnabout" | |
| 1977 | Starsky & Hutch | Janice | Episode: "Starsky and Hutch on Playboy Island" | |
| 1977 | Future Cop | Eve Di Falco | Episode: "The Kansas City Kid" | |
| 1976 | Police Woman | Lorelei Frank / Prudence Clark | Episodes: "The Pawn Shop" and "The Trick Book" | |
| 1976 | Gibbsville | Andrea | Episode: "Andrea" | |
| 1976 | Baretta | Lynn Stiles | Episode: "Pay or Die" | |
| 1976 | Arthur Hailey's the Moneychangers | Avril Devereaux | TV miniseries | |
| 1975 | Switch | Jackie Simon | Episode: "Stung from Beyond" | |
| 1975 | Space: 1999 | Kara | Episode: "Mission of the Darians" | |
| 1975 | Ellery Queen | Lady Daisy Frawley | Episode: "The Adventure of Auld Lang Syne" | |
| 1974 | Fallen Angels | Jane Banbury | TV movie | |
| 1973 | Orson Welles Great Mysteries | Jane Blake | Episode: "The Dinner Party" | |
| 1973 | Drive Hard, Drive Fast | Carole Bradley | TV movie | |
| 1972 | The Persuaders! | Sidonie | Episode: "Five Miles to Midnight" | |
| 1972 | The Man Who Came to Dinner | Lorraine Sheldon | TV movie | |
| 1969 | Mission: Impossible | Nicole Vedette | Episode: "Nicole" | |
| 1967 | The City on the Edge of Forever | English | ||
| 1967 | The Virginian | Lorna Marie Marshall | Episode: "The Lady from Wichita" | |
| 1967 | The Danny Thomas Hour | Myra | Episode: "The Demon Under the Bed" | |
| 1967 | Star Trek | Edith Keeler | Episode: "The City on the Edge of Forever" | |
| 1967 | Batman | The Siren (Lorelei Circe) | ||
| 1966 | The Man from U.N.C.L.E | Baroness Bibi De Chasseur / Rosy Shlagenheimer | Episode: "The Galatea Affair" | |
| 1966 | Run for Your Life | Gilian Wales | Episode: "The Borders of Barbarism" | |
| 1964 | The Human Jungle | Liz Kross | Episode: "Struggle for a Mind" |