Joan Collins

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Characters played by Joan Collins

Alexis Carrington Colby — Dynasty (1981)

Former wife of Blake Carrington, portrayed as a scheming character whose arrival significantly boosted the show's ratings.

Sarah Mandeville — Dark Places (1973)

Sister of Dr. Ian Mandeville. Competes for the hidden money on the estate. Accidentally strangled by Edward Foster during a flashback-induced episode.

Joanne Clayton — Tales from the Crypt (1972)

Beautiful and glamorous woman who murders her wealthy husband for insurance money on Christmas Eve. Trapped by a serial killer in a Santa costume after her daughter lets him inside, she is ultimately strangled. Appears in the framing story and enters Hell.

Lucy Carlesi — I Don't Want to Be Born (1976)

Lucy is a former London go-go dancer who marries Gino Carlesi and becomes the mother of a dangerously violent infant. After the child repeatedly harms people around her, she struggles with fear, guilt, and maternal attachment. She seeks help from Dr. Finch and ultimately faces the deadly consequences of the curse associated with Hercules.

Josefa Velarde — The Bravados (1958)

A rancher Douglass once loved in New Orleans. She has been managing her late father's property and remains unmarried. She learns the truth about Douglass's wife's death from the local priest and later reunites with Douglass outside the church with his daughter.

Lady Edwina Hogbottom — Annie: A Royal Adventure (1995)

Antagonistic English noblewoman plotting to destroy Buckingham Palace during the knighting.

Tracey Nockman — Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism (2015)

Nockman's mother and an experienced criminal who joins forces with Cregg. She participates in the trap that captures Molly after Molly has hypnotized the men at the bank.

Agnes Lazelle — The Big Sleep (1978)

Employee of pornographer Arthur Geiger, entangled in blackmail and murder investigations.

Vera Baddington — Saving Santa (2013)

Vera Baddington is Neville’s mother and the head of a major air-freight empire. She brings Neville to the North Pole and drives the effort to uncover Santa’s secrets, hoping her company can transform them into the world’s fastest delivery service.

Joan Collins — Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016)

Joan Collins is a fellow guest at the luxury hotel in Cannes during the period when Edina and Patsy gain the lavish lifestyle they have been pursuing. The summary places her at the hotel alongside the two leads and Dame Edna.

Carol Radford — Revenge (1971)

Carol Radford is Jim Radford's wife and part of the family running their pub while grieving their daughter's death. She opposes the consequences of keeping Seely captive, tries to stop Fred's brewery delivery, and becomes increasingly strained in her relationship with Lee.

Roberta — Besieged (1969)

A mature widow and friend of Lorenzo's mother. She engages in a sexual relationship with the teenage Lorenzo, travels with him to Opatija, and navigates complex emotional dynamics, including reuniting with her ex-lover Vallauri and rejecting his advances at a farewell party. She confides her past grief and future loneliness to Lorenzo.

Career Overview

Joan Collins has 166 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Fontaine Khaled Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Dynasty, Empire of the Ants, I Don't Want to Be Born. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
166
Birth Date
1933-05-23 00:00:00
Birth Place
Paddington, London, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q152843), public domain (CC0).