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Joan Lunden

Biography

Joan Lunden

Overview

  • Born
    September 19, 1950 · Sacramento, California, USA
  • Birth name
    Joan Elise Blunden

Biography

  • Joan Lunden was born on September 19, 1950 in Sacramento, California, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Thank You for Smoking (2005), Conspiracy Theory (1997) and What About Bob? (1991). She has been married to Jeff Konigsberg since April 18, 2000. They have four children. She was previously married to Michael Krauss.

Family

  • Spouses
      Jeff Konigsberg(April 18, 2000 - present) (4 children)
      Michael Krauss(September 10, 1978 - 1992) (divorced, 3 children)
  • Children
      George Hess
      Jamie Hess
      Lindsey Kraus
      Elliot Weinberg
      Sarah Krauss

Trivia

  • Father died in plane crash when she was 13.
  • Graduated high school at 16.
  • Her father was a cancer surgeon. Joan originally wanted to follow in his footsteps and become a doctor.
  • In June 2015, one year after being diagnosed with breast cancer she is now cancer free.
  • Her husband, Jeff Konigsberg, owns two summer camps in Maine - Camp Takajo (for boys), located in Naples, Maine, and Tripp Lake Camp (for girls),located in Poland, Maine. The girl's camp is run by his sister, Nancy Konigsberg Levy.

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