Joan Davis
American actress, vaudevillian (1912–61) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the cricketer, see Joan Davis (cricketer).
Josephine "Joan" Davis (June 29, 1912 – May 23, 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 screen actress (notably in the Abbott and Costello comedy Hold That Ghost), and a leading star of 1940s radio comedy.
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Joan Davis | |
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Born | Josephine Davis (1912-06-29)June 29, 1912 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
Died | May 23, 1961(1961-05-23) (aged 48) Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City |
Occupation(s) | Actress, vaudevillian |
Years active | 1935–1955 |
Spouse |
Si Wills
(m. 1931; div. 1948) |
Children | Beverly Wills |
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Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, she was the only child of LeRoy Davis and Nina Mae (née Sinks) Davis, who were married in St. Paul on November 23, 1910.[1] Davis had been a performer since childhood. She appeared with her husband Si Wills in vaudeville.[2]