Dame Joan Collins, born on May 23, 1933, in London, England, has led a career that spans over 75 years. From the stage to the screen to a pen in hand, she has mastered the art forms that we all admire. Born the eldest of three children to a theatrical agent father and dance teacher mother, Collins started her acting career in a 1946 stage production of 'A Doll's House' in London while studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. In 1955, she signed with 20th Century Fox and starred in three films that same year: 'The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing,' 'The Virgin Queen,' and 'Land of the Pharaohs.' Her first appearance on screen, however, was in an uncredited role in the 1951 movie 'Lady Godiva Rides Again.' Collins has had roles in dozens of movies and TV shows, though her most notable TV show role remains Alexis Crosby in the critically-acclaimed soap opera 'Dynasty,' which earned her two 'Outstanding Villainess
Joan Collins might have already entered her 10th decade of life, but now, as she celebrates her 91st birthday, the legendary actress is looking younger than ever.
Dame Joan Collins has shared how she came up with a clever career move to create greater financial stability when she was aged just 20 and first starting out in Hollywood.