Olivia de Havilland - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 01, 1916 |
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| Died | July 26, 2020 (age 104) |
| Birthplace | Tokyo, Empire of Japan |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Her 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: The Battle of the Somme, one of the most devastating battles of World War I, commenced in northern France. British and French forces launched a massive offensive against German positions, marking a critical moment in the war's Western Front. The battle would become synonymous with unprecedented military casualties and the brutal nature of trench warfare.
- Day of the week: July 1st, 1916 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Fair Hawaii by Elsie Baker & Reed Miller
- Popular movie: Flirting with Fate directed by Christy Cabanne
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