Quick Facts
Born:
1907-06-29
Birthplace:
Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Credits:
54 Total Roles
Joan Davis
Acting
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Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Joan Davis (June 29, 1907 – May 22, 1961) was an American comedic actress whose career spanned vaudeville, film, radio and television. Remembered best for the 1950s television comedy, I Married Joan, Davis had a successful earlier career as a B-movie actress and a leading star of 1940s radio comedy.
Born as Madonna Josephine Davis in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Davis was a performer since childhood. She appeared with her husband Si Wills in vaudeville.
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Joan Davis (June 29, 1907 – May 22, 1961) was an American comedic actress whose career spanned vaudeville, film, radio and television. Remembered best for the 1950s television comedy, I Married Joan, Davis had a successful earlier career as a B-movie actress and a leading star of 1940s radio comedy.
Born as Madonna Josephine Davis in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Davis was a performer since childhood. She appeared with her husband Si Wills in vaudeville.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Joan Davis, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Hold That Ghost
Camille Brewster
Sun Valley Serenade
Miss Carstairs
Day-time Wife
Miss Applegate
Just Around the Corner
Kitty
The Groom Wore Spurs
Alice Dean
Thin Ice
Orchestra Leader
Bunker Bean
Mabel - Bunker's Secretary (uncredited)
Tail Spin
Babe Dugan
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Bob Hope's World of Comedy MOVIE | Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage) |
| 1963 | The Sound of Laughter MOVIE | Jennie Kurtz (Hillbilly Singer) |
| 1956 | The Dinah Shore Chevy Show TV | Self |
| 1956 | The Steve Allen Show TV | Self - Guest |
| 1952 | I Married Joan TV | Joan Stevens |
| 1952 | Harem Girl MOVIE | Susie Perkins |
| 1951 | The Groom Wore Spurs MOVIE | Alice Dean |
| 1950 | Let's Join Joanie MOVIE | Joanie Davis |
| 1950 | Love That Brute MOVIE | Mamie Sage |
| 1950 | The Traveling Saleswoman MOVIE | Mabel King |