Joan Roberts(1917-2012)

Actress
Producer

Joan Roberts was born on 15 July 1917 in New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress and producer, known for Jesse (2011), Kraft Mystery Theatre (1947) and Fantasy Island (1977). She was married to Dr. Alexander Peter, DDS and Dr. John J. Donlon, MD. She died on 13 August 2012 in Stamford, Connecticut, USA.

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Known for

Jesse

3.8

Supermarket Lady

2011

Kraft Mystery Theatre

7.8

TV Series

Mable

Fantasy Island

6.6

TV Series

Linda Larson

Jack and the Beanstalk

8.8

TV Movie

Mrs. Sprague

1965

Credits

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Actress

Jesse
3.8
- Supermarket Lady
- 2011
Fantasy Island
6.6
TV Series
- Linda Larson
- 1979
Jack and the Beanstalk
8.8
TV Movie
- Mrs. Sprague
- 1965
Lovely to Look At
6.2
- Model (uncredited)
- 1952
The Model and the Marriage Broker
7.0
- Model (uncredited)
- 1951
Kraft Mystery Theatre
7.8
TV Series
- Mable
- 1948

Producer

Personal details

Born
- July 15, 1917
- New York City, New York, USA
Died
- August 13, 2012
- Stamford, Connecticut, USA(congestive heart failure)
Spouses
Other works
Created the role of Laurey Williams in the original Broadway stage version of "Oklahoma!" Her role was played in the 1955 film version by Shirley Jones.
Publicity listings
- 1 Print Biography
- 2 Articles

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Was a mother and grandmother living on Long Island for many years. While raising her son in Rockville Centre on Long Island, she appeared in a few early TV shows, did a nightclub act and performed in summer theater.

Quotes
[on auditioning in 1943 for the role of Laurey in 'Oklahoma', using the text from 'Green Grow the Lilacs ] It was filled with vulgar language, and during the reading I just dropped the words because no eighteen-year-old farm girl would use those words. I never thought I would get the part but I did and, you know, none of that language was in it when it opened.