Jessica Tandy
British actress (1909–1994)
1909 — 1994
Quick Facts
Profession
British actress (1909–1994)
Born
June 7, 1909
Died
1994 (age ~85)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
film actor, television actor, stage actor
United KingdomBorn in LondonDied in Easton
1909
Born in London (1909-06-07)
1948
AwardTony Award for Best Actress in a Play
1978
AwardTony Award for Best Actress in a Play
1983
AwardTony Award for Best Actress in a Play
1988
AwardPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
1990
AwardAcademy Award for Best Actress
About
Jessie Alice Tandy, known professionally as Jessica Tandy, was an English and American actress. She appeared in over 100 stage productions and had more than 60 roles in film and TV, receiving an Academy Award, four Tony Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award.
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Who is Jessica Tandy?+
Jessie Alice Tandy, known professionally as Jessica Tandy, was an English and American actress. She appeared in over 100 stage productions and had more than 60 roles in film and TV, receiving an Academy Award, four Tony Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award.
What does the name Jessica mean?+
The name Jessica means "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: First used by William Shakespeare in Merchant of Venice in the early 17th century, probably from 5=Iscah in Genesis 11:29, Jescha in the Wycliffe version, a proper name meaning "he will see/behold/look for", the 3ms imperfect form of a verb ultimately , itself an alternative form of the root tr=ś-k-h, both of which mean "to see, behold, look for". * By folk etymology seen as an elaborate form of Jessie, from Jane.". It is of English origin.
When was Jessica Tandy born?+
Jessica Tandy was born on June 7, 1909.
When did Jessica Tandy die?+
Jessica Tandy died in 1994, at approximately 85 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: First used by William Shakespeare in Merchant of Venice in the early 17th century, probably from 5=Iscah in Genesis 11:29, Jescha in the Wycliffe version, a proper name meaning "he will see/behold/look for", the 3ms imperfect form of a verb ultimately , itself an alternative form of the root tr=ś-k-h, both of which mean "to see, behold, look for". * By folk etymology seen as an elaborate form of Jessie, from Jane.
The name Jessica is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: First used by William Shakespeare in Merchant of Venice in the early 17th century, probably from 5=Iscah in Genesis 11:29, Jescha in the Wycliffe version, a proper name meaning "he will see/behold/look for", the 3ms imperfect form of a verb ultimately , itself an alternative form of the root tr=ś-k-h, both of which mean "to see, behold, look for". * By folk etymology seen as an elaborate form of Jessie, from Jane.". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Jessica
Jessica — June 7, 1909
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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Wrote a character thinking of you. The role found its way back.
— a screenwriter
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
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