Date of Birth: August 5, 1906
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Date of Death: October 17, 1998
Biography
Joan Hickson was an English actress best known for her portrayal of Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple in the television series “Miss Marple” which aired from 1984 to 1992. Born in Kingsthorpe, Northampton, England, she began her acting career in the 1920s and appeared in a wide range of stage and screen roles over the course of her career. Hickson’s portrayal of Miss Marple was widely praised for its authenticity and depth, earning her a devoted following and critical acclaim. She was awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1987 for her services to drama. Joan Hickson passed away in 1998 in Colchester, Essex.
5 Interesting Facts about Joan Hickson
1. Joan Hickson’s first appearance in an Agatha Christie adaptation was not as Miss Marple, but as Mrs. Kidder in the 1961 film “Murder, She Said,” which featured Margaret Rutherford as Miss Marple.
2. She was initially reluctant to take on the role of Miss Marple, but Agatha Christie herself had once written to her, expressing a hope that she would play the character.
3. Joan Hickson’s portrayal of Miss Marple earned her a BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress in 1987.
4. She continued to perform on stage well into her 70s, demonstrating her enduring passion for acting.
5. Joan Hickson was a trained nurse before she pursued a full-time career in acting.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Joan Hickson
1. “I think people like to see Miss Marple solving crimes because she is an ordinary person who uses her common sense and knowledge of human nature.”
2. “I never thought I would play Miss Marple. It’s a huge responsibility because Agatha Christie had such a strong idea of what she should be like.”
3. “The key to Miss Marple is her humility and her keen observation of human nature.”
4. “Acting is in my blood; it’s what I was meant to do.”
5. “I’ve always been drawn to characters that have depth and complexity. Miss Marple is one of those characters.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Joan Hickson’s highest net worth was estimated to be around $1 million at the peak of her career.
Children
Joan Hickson had two children, a son named Nicholas and a daughter named Caroline.
Relevant Links
1. [Joan Hickson – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0382659/
2. [Joan Hickson – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_Hickson
4. [Joan Hickson – BritMovie](http://www.britmovie.co.uk/actors/Joan-Hickson
5. [Joan Hickson’s BAFTA win](https://www.bafta.org/heritage/in-memory-of/joan-hickson
