Career Joan Plowright

plowright jo angela lansbury helen in broadway production of taste of honey

in 1957, co-starred sir laurence olivier in original london production of john osborne s entertainer, taking on role of jean rice dorothy tutin when play transferred royal court palace theatre. continued appear on stage , in films such entertainer (1960). in 1961, received tony award role in taste of honey on broadway.

through marriage laurence olivier, became closely associated work @ national theatre 1963 onwards. in 1990s began appear more regularly in films, including enchanted april (1992), won golden globe award , academy award nomination, dennis menace (1993), cameo in last action hero (also 1993) , tea mussolini (1999). nanny in 101 dalmatians (1996). among television roles, won golden globe award , earned emmy award nomination hbo film stalin in 1992 soviet dictator s mother-in-law. in 1994, awarded women in film crystal award.

in 2003, plowright performed in stage production absolutely! (perhaps) in london. appointed honorary president of english stage company in march 2009, succeeding john mortimer, died in january 2009. vice-president of company.

plowright appointed commander of order of british empire (cbe) in 1970 queen s new year honours , promoted dame commander (dbe) in 2004 queen s new year honours.

in 2014, officially announced retirement acting, citing declining eyesight due macular degeneration.