Joan Fontaine
| Born | October 22, 1917 |
| Hometown | Tokyo City |
| Net worth | $40 million |
| Height | 5'3" (1.61m) |
| Spouse | Alfred Wright Jr., Collier Young, William Dozier, Brian Aherne |
| Children | Deborah Dozier Potter |
| Parents | Lilian Fontaine, Walter de Havilland |
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Joan Fontaine's Favorite Chicken Dish Was Her Own Creation
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | Academy Award | Actor | The Constant Nymph (1943 film) | Nominated |
| 1942 | Academy Award | Actor | Suspicion (1941 film) | Winner |
| 1941 | Academy Award | Actor | Rebecca (1940 film) | Nominated |
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