Jackie Collins

Writing

Jackie Collins

Born October 4, 1937 · London, England, UK

Died September 19, 2015 · aged 77

Jacqueline Jill Collins OBE was an English romance novelist. She moved to Los Angeles in the 1960s and spent most of her career there. She wrote 32 novels, all of which appeared on The New York Times bestsellers list. Her books have sold more than 500 million copies and have been translated into 40 languages

Known For

Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! · 2015
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
4.62015
MovieActionComedy
The sharks take bite out of the East Coast when the sharknado hits Washington, D.C. and Orlando, Florida.
Yesterday's HeroYesterday's Hero · 1979
Yesterday's Hero
4.81979
MovieDrama
Successful soccer player Rod Turner spirals into drunken self-pity until he develops a friendship with an inspirational orphan and a beautiful singer. Learning from them what truly matters in life, Rod regroups and returns to form.
Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins StoryLady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story · 2021
Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story
6.22021
MovieDocumentary
In 1968, Jackie Collins published her first novel The World Is Full of Married Men to remarkable success and immediate scandal. Over the next decades, Collins would go on to build an empire writing books where female agency came first. Jackie Collins’ women were unapologetic about their needs and their sexual desire, and to her devoted readers, Collins became a symbol of the effortless power that defined her heroines.
100 Greatest Sexy Moments100 Greatest Sexy Moments · 2003
100 Greatest Sexy Moments
3.52003
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
Documentary, based on a British poll, listing the 100 sexiest movie and TV moments. Supplemented by new interviews with performers, filmmakers, and authors/critics.
Undercover GirlUndercover Girl · 1958
Undercover Girl
5.41958
MovieCrime
Nightclub employee Joan Foster assists the brother of a murdered reporter to expose a drug ring.
Jackie's Back!Jackie's Back! · 1999
Jackie's Back!
6.91999
MovieComedyMusic
A British documentarian profiles washed-up diva Jackie Washington as she prepares for her comeback concert.
Passport to ShamePassport to Shame · 1958
Passport to Shame
6.11958
MovieDramaCrime
British melodrama about a cabbie befriending a girl caught up in the white slave trade.
The Best of Max HeadroomThe Best of Max Headroom · 1987
The Best of Max Headroom
1987
MovieComedy
Some of the best bits from 'The Max Headroom Show'.

Movies

Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! · 2015
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
4.62015
MovieActionComedy
The sharks take bite out of the East Coast when the sharknado hits Washington, D.C. and Orlando, Florida.
Yesterday's HeroYesterday's Hero · 1979
Yesterday's Hero
4.81979
MovieDrama
Successful soccer player Rod Turner spirals into drunken self-pity until he develops a friendship with an inspirational orphan and a beautiful singer. Learning from them what truly matters in life, Rod regroups and returns to form.
Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins StoryLady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story · 2021
Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story
6.22021
MovieDocumentary
In 1968, Jackie Collins published her first novel The World Is Full of Married Men to remarkable success and immediate scandal. Over the next decades, Collins would go on to build an empire writing books where female agency came first. Jackie Collins’ women were unapologetic about their needs and their sexual desire, and to her devoted readers, Collins became a symbol of the effortless power that defined her heroines.
100 Greatest Sexy Moments100 Greatest Sexy Moments · 2003
100 Greatest Sexy Moments
3.52003
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
Documentary, based on a British poll, listing the 100 sexiest movie and TV moments. Supplemented by new interviews with performers, filmmakers, and authors/critics.
Undercover GirlUndercover Girl · 1958
Undercover Girl
5.41958
MovieCrime
Nightclub employee Joan Foster assists the brother of a murdered reporter to expose a drug ring.
Jackie's Back!Jackie's Back! · 1999
Jackie's Back!
6.91999
MovieComedyMusic
A British documentarian profiles washed-up diva Jackie Washington as she prepares for her comeback concert.
Passport to ShamePassport to Shame · 1958
Passport to Shame
6.11958
MovieDramaCrime
British melodrama about a cabbie befriending a girl caught up in the white slave trade.
The Best of Max HeadroomThe Best of Max Headroom · 1987
The Best of Max Headroom
1987
MovieComedy
Some of the best bits from 'The Max Headroom Show'.
The StudThe Stud · 1978
The Stud
4.91978
MovieRomanceDrama
Fontaine Khaled is the London wife of wealthy Arab businessman Benjamin, whose money she blows on partying and on her nightclub, "The Hobo". She hires handsome Tony to manage her club, but it's understood that his job security is dependent on his satisfying her nymphomaniacal demands. He soon loses interest, and turns his attention to her stepdaughter Alexandra, who uses him to get back at Fontaine for cheating on her father.
The SafecrackerThe Safecracker · 1958
The Safecracker
6.01958
MovieCrimeDrama
Safe cracker, Colley Dawson, is recruited to steal a list of Nazi agents from a safe in a Nazi occupied chateau in Belgium.
Barnacle BillBarnacle Bill · 1957
Barnacle Bill
6.61957
MovieComedy
A seasick sea captain commands an amusement pier despite local opposition. Released in the U.S. as 'All at Sea'
The BitchThe Bitch · 1979
The Bitch
4.51979
MovieDramaRomance
The owner of a trendy disco starts having problems with the men in her life and the Mafia, which is trying to move in on her place.
Paris ConnectionsParis Connections · 2010
Paris Connections
3.32010
MovieMysteryRomance
At the beginning of Paris fashion week, a beautiful young model is brutally murdered. Investigative journalist Madison Castelli, certain that it is more than the "crime of passion" the French press says, comes to Paris to follow her story.
Richard Lewis: I'm ExhaustedRichard Lewis: I'm Exhausted · 1988
Richard Lewis: I'm Exhausted
8.01988
MovieComedy
The sun's too bright, the traffic's going to be bad, there's too many people out there... It's just easier to sit back on the couch and laugh with Richard Lewis.
It Could Be YouIt Could Be You · 1957
It Could Be You
4.01957
MovieDrama
Two London models on their journey through Germany as their prize for winning a newspaper competition.
Roger Moore: A Matter of ClassRoger Moore: A Matter of Class · 1995
Roger Moore: A Matter of Class
7.71995
MovieDocumentary
The story of actor Roger Moore, including clips from his movies, television shows and interviews with the actor, his family and acquaintances.
For Better, for WorseFor Better, for Worse · 1954
For Better, for Worse
5.81954
MovieComedyRomance
In postwar London a young graduate and his girlfriend decide to marry. Her well-to-do parents are not convinced, but they agree once he has got a £5.10.0 job and a 30/- a week single-room flat. The newly-weds find money fearfully tight, the flat cramped, the neighbours a trial, and her parents always hovering. Can faith conquer all? Is there some way of getting rid of tea-leaves except down the sink?
The ShakedownThe Shakedown · 1960
The Shakedown
6.01960
MovieCrimeDrama
Augie comes out of prison and finds his old vice racket has been taken over by the sinister Gollar, so he dreams up a new scam.
During One NightDuring One Night · 1961
During One Night
5.41961
MovieDramaRomance
Story of a young U.S. Army officer, stationed in England during World War II, who is suddenly conscious of a desire to "prove" himself sexually.
The World Is Full of Married MenThe World Is Full of Married Men · 1979
The World Is Full of Married Men
5.01979
MovieDramaRomance
David Cooper works in advertising but spends more time on his love life despite the fact that he is married. When his wife Linda discovers his girlfriends, she decides to get revenge by having an affair.
Hollywood Wives: The New GenerationHollywood Wives: The New Generation · 2003
Hollywood Wives: The New Generation
5.52003
MovieDramaTV Movie
A Hollywood star (Fawcett), fed up with her husband's cheating, hires a private investigator to tail him. Emotional support is offered by her two friends - a soul singer (Givens) and a famous director's wife (Gilbert)
This Is Joan CollinsThis Is Joan Collins · 2022
This Is Joan Collins
7.52022
MovieDocumentary
A feature-length documentary on the life of one of the last surviving actresses from the golden age of Hollywood – Joan Collins. This epic film is told from the ringside as Joan narrates her rollercoaster life story with her inimitable wit and verve. A worldwide television phenomenon with her decade-defining role in Dynasty, Collins shares her extraordinary archive and never before seen home movie footage, giving an intimate glimpse into one of the world’s most iconic figures. Against a backdrop of Collins’s own narration, her story showcases the extraordinary life of a woman who has lived through the glitz, the glamour and the enduring moments of Hollywood history, and survived it all with panache.
Rock You SinnersRock You Sinners · 1957
Rock You Sinners
5.01957
MovieMusic
In the early days of rock and roll, a disc jockey and his friend, a writer, want to put a rock show on TV.
The Missing ScientistsThe Missing Scientists · 1954
The Missing Scientists
3.31954
MovieThriller
A group of nuclear scientists try to make sure top secret information about atomic weapons does not fall into the wrong hands.

TV Shows

Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen · 2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
5.02009
SeriesComedy
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.
The TalkThe Talk · 2010
The Talk
3.02010
Series
A panel of well-known news and entertainment personalities discussing current events, pop culture, contemporary issues, family, celebrity and the trending topics of the day.
The Graham Norton ShowThe Graham Norton Show · 2007
The Graham Norton Show
7.22007
SeriesComedy
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.
Sacrée soiréeSacrée soirée · 1987
Sacrée soirée
5.71987
Series
RuPaul's Drag RaceRuPaul's Drag Race · 2009
RuPaul's Drag Race
7.52009
Series
Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens in the U.S. will vie for drag stardom as RuPaul, in full glamazon drag, will reign supreme in all judging and eliminations while helping guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge.
The ViewThe View · 1997
The View
4.31997
Series
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.
The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonThe Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson · 2005
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
6.82005
SeriesComedy
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson, who is the third regular host of the Late Late Show franchise. It follows Late Show with David Letterman in the CBS late-night lineup, airing weekdays in the US at 12:37 a.m. It is taped in front of a live studio audience from Monday to Friday at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, California, directly above the Bob Barker Studio. It is produced by David Letterman's production company Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. Since becoming host on January 3, 2005, after Craig Kilborn and Tom Snyder, Ferguson has achieved the highest ratings since the show's inception in 1995. While the majority of the episodes focus on comedy, Ferguson has also addressed difficult subject matter, such as the deaths of his parents, and undertaken serious interviews, such as one with Desmond Tutu, which earned the show a 2009 Peabody Award.
MinderMinder · 1979
Minder
7.21979
SeriesComedyDrama
Roguish comedy drama following the misadventures of small-time crook Arthur Daley.
Hollywood SquaresHollywood Squares · 1998
Hollywood Squares
7.61998
Series
On September 14, 1998, a Hollywood Squares revival debuted with Tom Bergeron as its host. In addition to her production duties, Whoopi Goldberg served as the permanent center square, with series head writer Bruce Vilanch, Gilbert Gottfried, Martin Mull, and Caroline Rhea as regular panelists and Brad Garrett, Bobcat Goldthwait, Jeffrey Tambor, George Wallace, Kathy Griffin and various others as semi-regular panelists. Shadoe Stevens returned to announce, although he was not given a square on the panel as he had been when John Davidson was host.
WoganWogan · 1982
Wogan
5.31982
Series
Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities.
The SaintThe Saint · 1962
The Saint
7.41962
SeriesCrime
Simon Templar is The Saint, a handsome, sophisticated, debonair, modern-day Robin Hood who recovers ill-gotten wealth and redistributes it to those in need.
GirlfriendsGirlfriends · 2000
Girlfriends
7.32000
SeriesDramaComedy
A friend group of black women face life's tests and triumphs together. From dating to divorce, and friends to family to relationships, Joan, Maya, Lynn and Toni support each other despite their differing backgrounds.
SuburgatorySuburgatory · 2011
Suburgatory
6.72011
SeriesComedy
Single father George Altman is doing his best to raise his sixteen-year-old daughter Tessa in the big city. When he discovers a box of condoms in her bedroom, though, he decides the time has come to move her to a more wholesome and nurturing environment: the suburbs. But behind the beautiful homes and perfect lawns lurk the Franken-moms, spray tans, nose jobs, and Red Bull-guzzling teens who have nothing in common with Tessa. It’s a whole new world, one that makes George wonder if they haven’t jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire.
Danger ManDanger Man · 1960
Danger Man
7.41960
SeriesDrama
Danger Man is a British television series which was broadcast between 1960 and 1962, and again between 1964 and 1968. The series featured Patrick McGoohan as secret agent John Drake. Ralph Smart created the programme and wrote many of the scripts. Danger Man was financed by Lew Grade's ITC Entertainment.
HARDtalkHARDtalk · 1997
HARDtalk
8.71997
Series
In-depth interviews with hard-hitting questions and sensitive topics being covered as famous personalities from all walks of life talk about the highs and lows in their lives.
Lucky ChancesLucky Chances · 1990
Lucky Chances
6.81990
SeriesDrama
Lucky Chances is a three-part 1990 television miniseries based on Jackie Collins' novels Chances (1981) and Lucky (1985), and produced by William Peters for NBC. It stars Vincent Irizarry, Nicollette Sheridan, Shawnee Smith, Alan Rosenberg, Anne-Marie Johnson, and Phil Morris. The Santangelo family builds a casino empire in Las Vegas. After Gino's death, his daughter Lucky fights to maintain control of the business and fortune.
The Max Headroom ShowThe Max Headroom Show · 1985
The Max Headroom Show
7.51985
SeriesComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
The Max Headroom Show started life in the UK in 1985. The show featured actor Matt Frewer playing the role as computer-generated talk-show host Max Headroom.
Lady BossLady Boss · 1992
Lady Boss
8.01992
SeriesDrama
A miniseries based on the Jackie Collins novel "Lady Boss." In this sequel to "Chances," Lucky Santangelo returns to Hollywood determined to become its most powerful woman.
Hollywood WivesHollywood Wives · 1985
Hollywood Wives
4.71985
SeriesDrama
Hollywood Wives is an American television miniseries based on Jackie Collins' 1983 novel of the same name and produced by Aaron Spelling. Broadcast on ABC in February 1985, it follows several women connected to the entertainment industry in Hollywood and capitalized on the public's taste for opulent melodramas that dominated ratings in the 1980s.