18 moments

1. Birth in Tokyo

   1917-10-22 · Tokyo City, Empire of Japan

   Joan de Beauvoir de Havilland, later known as Joan Fontaine, was born in Tokyo. Coordinates represent central present-day Tokyo; the cited source gives Tokyo City rather than a birth address.

2. Move to Saratoga

   1919-01-01 · Saratoga, California, United States

   

   Fontaine moved with her mother and sister Olivia to Saratoga, California, where she grew up. The source supports the year and settlement but not a street address.

3. American School graduation

   1935-01-01 · Tokyo, Japan

   After returning to Japan as a teenager, Fontaine completed her education at the American School in Japan. The source identifies the school but not its historical campus location; coordinates represent Tokyo.

4. Marriage to Brian Aherne

   1939-01-01 · St. John's Chapel, Del Monte, Monterey, California, United States

   

   Fontaine married actor Brian Aherne at St. John's Chapel, Del Monte. Only the year, rather than a wedding day, is supported.

5. Academy Award for Suspicion

   1942-02-26 · Biltmore Bowl, Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, California, United States

   

   Fontaine won the Best Actress Academy Award for Suspicion at the 14th Academy Awards. The event page gives the exact date and venue; Fontaine's award win establishes her appearance at the ceremony.

6. Chinese Theatre handprints

   1942-05-26 · Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States

   

   Fontaine placed her handprints and footprints in the forecourt of Grauman's Chinese Theatre during her Hollywood stardom.

7. Marriage to William Dozier

   1946-05-01 · Mexico City, Mexico

   

   Fontaine married actor and producer William Dozier in Mexico City. The specific wedding venue is not identified.

8. Visit to Machu Picchu

   1951-01-01 · Machu Picchu, Cusco Region, Peru

   While in South America, Fontaine visited the Incan ruins at Machu Picchu and met the girl she later brought to the United States. The source supports the year but not a more precise visit date.

9. Tea and Sympathy on Broadway

   1954-01-01 · Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

   Fontaine replaced Deborah Kerr as Laura Reynolds in the Broadway production of Tea and Sympathy, appearing with Anthony Perkins. The production had transferred among Broadway theatres; coordinates represent Broadway rather than an asserted exact venue for Fontaine's engagement.

10. Christmas in New York

    1961-01-01 · New York City, New York, United States

    Fontaine spent Christmas with her sister Olivia de Havilland at Fontaine's New York apartment. The apartment address is not identified; coordinates represent New York City.

11. Marriage to Alfred Wright Jr.

    1964-01-23 · Elkton, Maryland, United States

    

    Fontaine married Sports Illustrated golf editor Alfred Wright Jr. in Elkton, Maryland. The source does not identify the specific ceremony site.

12. Dial M for Murder in Chicago

    1967-01-01 · Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Fontaine appeared in a Chicago production of Dial M for Murder during her later stage career. The cited account provides the city and year but not a theatre or performance date.

13. Visit to Olivia de Havilland

    1969-01-01 · Paris, France

    Fontaine visited her sister Olivia de Havilland in Paris. The source does not identify a specific Paris address or visit date.

14. Return to Hollywood for Cannon

    1975-01-01 · Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States

    After a lengthy absence, Fontaine returned to Hollywood to make a specially written episode of Cannon. Coordinates represent Hollywood; the production location is not further specified.

15. Berlinale jury presidency

    1982-01-01 · Berlin, West Germany

    Fontaine traveled to Berlin and served as president of the jury at the Berlin International Film Festival. The source supports Berlin and the year but not the specific festival venue.

16. Move to Villa Fontana

    1984-01-01 · Carmel, California, United States

    After many years in New York City, Fontaine moved to Villa Fontana, her estate in Carmel, California. The published account names Carmel but does not provide the estate address.

17. Retirement at Villa Fontana

    1994-01-01 · Carmel Highlands, California, United States

    Following her final television role, Fontaine retired to Villa Fontana in Carmel Highlands. The retirement followed the 1994 production; the precise retirement date is not given.

18. Death at Carmel Highlands home

    2013-12-15 · Carmel Highlands, California, United States

    Fontaine died at her Carmel Highlands home at age 96. Coordinates represent Carmel Highlands; the residence address is not published in the cited source.