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JoAnna Beckson(1949-2025)

  • Actress
  • Casting Department
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JoAnna Beckson
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JoAnna Beckson was born on 17 April 1949 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. She was an actress, known for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999), Law & Order (1990) and Red Betsy (2003). She died on 15 August 2025 in Haddonfield, New Jersey, USA.
BornApril 17, 1949
DiedAugust 15, 2025(76)
BornApril 17, 1949
DiedAugust 15, 2025(76)
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Known for

Mariska Hargitay in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
8.1
TV Series
  • Angela Farrell
Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, David Ajala, and Odelya Halevi in Law & Order (1990)
Law & Order
7.8
TV Series
  • Linda
  • Neighbor
Red Betsy (2003)
Red Betsy
7.1
  • School Administrator
  • 2003
Michael Beach, Eddie Cibrian, Kim Raver, Jason Wiles, Coby Bell, Amy Carlson, Molly Price, Anthony Ruivivar, and Skipp Sudduth in Third Watch (1999)
Third Watch
8.0
TV Series
  • Mrs. Josie Brett

Credits

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Actress

  • Colin Quinn, Keith Robinson, and Sue Jean Kim in Cop Show (2014)
    Cop Show
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Ula
    • 2015–2016
  • Megan Ketch and Clea Alsip in Crystal Sessions (2011)
    Crystal Sessions
    Short
    • Erica Moore (voice)
    • 2011
  • The Way It's Played
    Short
    • Norma
    • 2011
  • Mariska Hargitay in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
    Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Angela Farrell
    • 2007
  • Michael Beach, Eddie Cibrian, Kim Raver, Jason Wiles, Coby Bell, Amy Carlson, Molly Price, Anthony Ruivivar, and Skipp Sudduth in Third Watch (1999)
    Third Watch
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Josie Brett
    • 2005
  • Ellen Whyte in Ladies Who Lunch (2004)
    Ladies Who Lunch
    Short
    • Sharon
    • 2004
  • Joshua Annex in Satan's Little Helper (2004)
    Satan's Little Helper
    5.4
    • She Head (as Joanna Bechsen)
    • 2004
  • Red Betsy (2003)
    Red Betsy
    7.1
    • School Administrator
    • 2003
  • Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, David Ajala, and Odelya Halevi in Law & Order (1990)
    Law & Order
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Linda
    • Neighbor
    • 1996–2002

Casting Department

  • Erin Gallagher in The Maid of Honor (2005)
    The Maid of Honor
    3.6
    Short
    • casting assistance
    • 2005

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Sean Turi Weekly Spotlight feat. JoAnna Beckson
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Sean Turi Weekly Spotlight feat. JoAnna Beckson

Personal details

  • Official site
    • WordPress.com
  • Alternative names
    • Joanna Bechsen
  • Born
    • April 17, 1949
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    • August 15, 2025
    • Haddonfield, New Jersey, USA(myeloid leukemia)

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  • Gender / Gender identity
    • Female
  • Pronouns
    • she/her
  • Race / Ethnicity
    • White

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Gave acting classes to Ray Romano, Dave Chappelle, Dave Attell, Alana De La Garza and director Darren Aronofsky.
  • Quotes
    The reality of Doing is to Acting, as the Acorn is to the Oak Tree.
  • Nickname
    • Jody

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