Joan Crawford Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Mildred Pierce, Husbands, Kids, Legacy, Movies

Lucille Fay LeSueur also known as Joan Crawford is a legendary American actress known for her glamorous screen image, powerful performances in psychological melodramas, and rise from humble beginnings to Hollywood stardom.

Through her long career spanning silent films to talkies, iconic roles in Mildred Pierce and What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, and determination, she became one of the most enduring stars of classic cinema.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Lucille Fay LeSueur
• Stage Name: Joan Crawford
• Born: March 23, 1906
• Age: 72 years old
• Died: May 10, 1977
• Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: French-Huguenot, English, Dutch, and Irish
• Occupation: Actress, Dancer
• Height: 5 feet 3 inches
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Thomas E. LeSueur and Anna Bell Johnson
• Siblings: Daisy LeSueur, Hal LeSueur
• Spouse: Alfred Steele
• Children: Christina Crawford, Christopher Crawford, Cathy Crawford, Cindy Crawford
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Joan Crawford was born on March 23, 1906, in San Antonio, Texas, United States. She was brought up by her parents, Thomas E. LeSueur and Anna Bell Johnson, in a poor family after her father deserted them soon after her birth.

She grew up with two siblings, Daisy LeSueur and Hal LeSueur. Her mother later married Henry Cassin, a theater owner in Lawton, Oklahoma. She attended Stephens College briefly but left to pursue dancing and acting. Her ethnicity is French-Huguenot, English, Dutch, and Irish, and her religion is Christianity.

Career

Joan Crawford began her professional path as a dancer in traveling theatrical companies before debuting on Broadway. She was signed to a motion picture contract by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1925 and started in silent films. She quickly rose to fame as a flapper in the Jazz Age and transitioned successfully to sound films.

Crawford starred in over 80 films, earning critical acclaim for roles in Grand Hotel, Mildred Pierce (for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress), and later What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? opposite Bette Davis. Known for playing strong, ambitious career women, she developed a glamorous image often dressed in sumptuous gowns and furs.

She left MGM in 1943 and worked with various studios, maintaining popularity through the 1960s. Crawford also served on the board of Pepsi-Cola after her marriage to its executive. Her career spanned nearly five decades marked by resilience, fashion influence, and memorable dramatic performances.

Social Media

• Joan Crawford does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Joan Crawford was 72 years old at the time of her death and her height was 5 feet 3 inches. She was previously married to Douglas Fairbanks Jr. from 1929 to 1933, to Franchot Tone from 1935 to 1939, and to Phillip Terry from 1942 to 1946. She was married to Alfred Steele from 1955 until his death in 1959. She adopted four children: Christina Crawford, Christopher Crawford, and twin daughters Cathy and Cindy Crawford.

Net Worth

Joan Crawford‘s net worth is estimated at $2 million USD. Her income primarily came from acting roles in over 80 films, salary from major studios, endorsements, personal appearances for Pepsi-Cola, and later television work.

Filmography

• Mildred Pierce
• What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
• Grand Hotel
• Possessed
• Sudden Fear
• The Women
• Humoresque
• Johnny Guitar