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Joan Collins

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 23: HRH Queen Elizabeth II meets a curtseying Joan Collins at a special 'Celebration of the Arts' event at the Royal Academy of Arts on May 23, 2012 in London, England.

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About Joan Collins

Joan Henrietta Collins, OBE (born 23 May 1933), is an English actress, author, and columnist. Born in Paddington and raised in Maida Vale, Collins grew up during the Second World War. After making her stage debut in A Doll's House at the age of 9, she was trained as an actress at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London. After eighteen months at the drama school, she was signed to an exclusive contract by the Rank Organisation and appeared in various British films.

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