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This article is about the actress. For the Irish politician, see Joan Collins (politician). Dame Joan Henrietta Collins, DBE (born 23 May 1933) is an English actress, author, and columnist. Born in Paddington, west London, and brought up in Maida Vale, Collins grew up during the Second World War.
Joan Hickson, actress: born Kingsthorpe, Northamptonshire 5 August 1906; married 1932 Dr Eric Butler (died 1967; one son, one daughter); died Colchester, Essex 17 October 1998. 1  More about: 2  1990s TV. 3  Agatha Christie. 4  Investment. Retirement.