Joan Davis

Born: 1907-06-29

Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

Biography

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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.

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Known For

Tail Spin
Love and Hisses
Time Out for Romance
Hold That Ghost
You Can't Have Everything
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
Thin Ice
The Great Hospital Mystery
Way Up Thar
Angel's Holiday

Top Movie Credits

Tail Spin Babe Dugan
Hold That Ghost Camille Brewster
You Can't Have Everything Girl in YWCA (uncredited)
Bob Hope's World of Comedy Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
Thin Ice Orchestra Leader
Way Up Thar Jennie Kurtz