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Jean Merilyn Simmons, OBE (January 31, 1929 – January 22, 2010) was an English actress. She appeared predominantly in motion pictures, beginning with films made in Great Britain during and after World War II – she was one of J. Arthur Rank's 'well-spoken young starlets' – followed mainly by Hollywood films from 1950.
Jean Simmons was a British actress who became a leading star in Hollywood during the mid-20th century, starting her career as one of J. Arthur Rank's young starlets in Britain before transitioning to major American film roles.
She is recognized for her performances in films such as Spartacus, Guys and Dolls, Black Narcissus, and her Academy Award-nominated role in Hamlet.