Joanne Woodward | Profile

Joanne Woodward, academy award winning star of film, stage, and television, returns home to Greenville, South Carolina, to assist the same local theater where she learned acting back in the 1940’s. Some of Woodward’s most well-known works are “Three Faces Of Eve” and “Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams.” This episode, hosted by Jim Welch, showcases this successful actor, as she tells her story, in her own words, while on the set of “The Glass Menagerie.”

 

Joanne Woodward
Episode 101

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In this first segment, Joanne Woodward discusses her childhood, growing up in Greenville, her education, and inspirations for wanting to pursue a career in the arts. Woodward, originally from...
Joanne Woodward
Episode 102

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Joanne Woodward talks about the early days of her career. Before going to New York, Woodward temporarily worked as a secretary for Albert Quigley. Upon arriving in New York, Woodward first went to...
Joanne Woodward
Episode 103

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In this final segment, Joanne Woodward discusses her marriage with Paul Newman, and the challenges that come from juggling family life with her acting career.