American model and actress
Joan Vohs |
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| Born | (1927-07-30)July 30, 1927
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| Died | June 4, 2001(2001-06-04) (aged 73)
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| Other names | Joan Vohs Stephens
Elinor Joan Vohs |
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| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
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| Years active | 1949–1969 |
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| Spouse |
John G. Stephens ( m. 1952) |
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| Children | 2 |
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Joan Vohs (July 30, 1927 – June 4, 2001) was an American model and film and television actress.[1][2]
Early years
Vohs was a native of St. Albans, Queens, in New York City,[3] the daughter of Mr. and Mrs William Vohs, who also had two younger daughters.[4][5]
She danced with The Rockettes before becoming an actress.[6] She later danced with Agnes DeMille's troupe and became a Connover model.[4][7]
Career
Vohs made her movie debut in Girls School for Columbia Pictures.[4] She was an occasional hostess on the program Faith of Our Children.[8]
She appeared on several episodes of Fireside Theater[4] and on Bachelor Father, Family Affair, Maverick, and Perry Mason, among other programs.[9]
Personal life
Vohs married John Stephens in 1952. They had one son, William, and one daughter, Laurie.[10] She was an active Sunday school teacher.[11]
Death
Vohs died on June 4, 2001, of heart failure in Tarzana, California, aged 73.[12][9]
Filmography
References
- ^ Pitts p.113
- ^ Mutti-Mewse, Howard (13 June 2001). "Joan Vohs". The Independent. independent.co.uk. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
- ^ "Joan Vohs Autograph For 'Fort Ti' Patrons". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. May 28, 1953. p. 4. Retrieved July 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d "Former St. Albans Girl Uses Her Real Name in the Movies". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. August 19, 1953. p. 8. Retrieved July 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Kowalski, Eileen (July 25, 2001). "Joan Vohs". Variety. variety.com. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
- ^ Heimer, Mel (July 18, 1956). "Rockettes in Retirement". Marysville Journal-Tribune. p. 3. Retrieved July 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ OLIVER, MYRNA (June 11, 2001). "Joan Vohs; Actress in 1950s TV, Movies". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
- ^ "(TV listing)". The San Bernardino County Sun. The San Bernardino County Sun. April 21, 1957. p. 10. Retrieved July 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Joan Vohs Stephens". Indiana Gazette. Indiana Gazette. June 12, 2001. p. 4. Retrieved July 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Mutti-Mewse, Howard (June 14, 2001). "Joan Vohs". Joan Vohs. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
- ^ "Joan Vohs dies at 73, was a model, Rockette, actress". The Daily Gazette. June 11, 2001. p. B7. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
- ^ "Joan Vohs Stephens dies, film and television actress". Deseret News. June 12, 2001. Archived from the original on August 22, 2017.
Bibliography
- Pitts, Michael R. Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films. McFarland, 2012.
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