Joanna David

• Chinese Name：乔安娜·大卫
• Gender：Female
• Height：5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
• Date of Birth：January 16, 1947
• Place of Birth：Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK
• Profession：Actress
• Introduce：Joanna David is an English actress whose career spans stage, film, and television, noted for her refined screen presence and adept portrayals in period dramas. Born in Lancaster, Lancashire, she trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art and began her career in the late 1960s. David gained early recognition for her role as Elinor Dashwood in the BBC’s 1971 adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, and further established herself with performances in War and Peace (1972) and the acclaimed series The Lost Boys (1978). She has appeared in numerous British television staples including Inspector Morse, Downton Abbey, and Agatha Christie’s Poirot, as well as adaptations of works by Henry James and George Eliot. On stage, she has performed with major theatre companies, demonstrating versatility in both classical and contemporary roles. David is also known for her personal connection to the acting world as the mother of actress Emilia Fox. Her career reflects a dedication to nuanced storytelling, with a particular talent for bringing literary characters to life, making her a respected and enduring figure in British performing arts.