Jackie Joseph
Biography
Jackie Joseph is an American character actress and voice artist. She was born in Los Angeles, California. Joseph began her entertainment career as a featured performer and singer in the Billy Barnes Revues of the 1950s and '60s. She is known for portraying film characters such as Audrey Fulquard in The Little Shop of Horrors, Sheila Futterman in the Gremlins films, and the voice of Melody in the animated television series Josie and the Pussycats and Josie and the Pussycats in Outer Space. Joseph also appeared in The Doris Day Show and The Andy Griffith Show, playing the roles of Jackie Parker and the love interest of Ernest T. Bass, respectively.
Career overview
Jackie Joseph is an American character actress known for her work in film and television. She began her entertainment career as a featured performer and singer in the Billy Barnes Revues of the 1950s and '60s. Joseph's acting career has spanned multiple genres and formats, including film, television, and animation.
In film, Joseph is notable for her portrayal of Audrey Fulquard in the original The Little Shop of Horrors. She has also appeared in the Gremlins films, playing the role of Sheila Futterman. Additionally, Joseph provided the voice of Melody in the animated television series Josie and the Pussycats and Josie and the Pussycats in Outer Space.
Joseph has also made appearances in television, including a regular role on The Doris Day Show, where she portrayed Doris' friend, Jackie Parker. She also appeared on The Andy Griffith Show, playing the love interest of Ernest T. Bass. With a career spanning multiple formats and genres, Jackie Joseph has established herself as a versatile and accomplished character actress.
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Full Filmography
74 titles- That Guy Dick Miller (2014) as Self
- Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins (2014) as Self
- Modern Family (2009) as Marion
- What a Difference a Day Made: Doris Day Superstar (2009) as Self
- Legends (2006) as Self
- Small Soldiers (1998) as Wife
- Doris Day: It's Magic (1998) as Self
- La Classe américaine (1993) as Prostitute #4 (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Fish Police (1992) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) as Sheila Futterman
- Full House (1987) as Mrs. Payton
- Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987) as Mrs. Kirkland
- Designing Women (1986)
- Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) as Mrs. Kirkland
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Actress
- Gremlins (1984) as Sheila Futterman
- Get Crazy (1983) as Susie's Mom
- Secrets of a Mother and Daughter (1983) as Syndey Wolfe
- Newhart (1982)
- Simon & Simon (1981) as Lila Hackett
- Dinky Dog (1978) as Sandy
- CHiPs (1977) as Jackie Joseph (uncredited)
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- Police Woman (1974)
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Grace Carpenter
- Barnaby Jones (1973) Writer
- Lotsa Luck (1973) as Millie
- The Bobby Darin Show (1973)
- The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972) as Melody Valentine (voice)
- Josie and the Pussycats in Outer Space (1972) as Melody (voice)
- The First Nine Months Are the Hardest (1971) as Self
- Arnie (1970)
- Josie and the Pussycats (1970) as Melody Valentine (voice)
- The Cheyenne Social Club (1970) as Annie Jo
- Love, American Style (1969) as Maxine
- The Brady Bunch (1969) as Miss Phillips
- The Good Guys and the Bad Guys (1969) as Doris (uncredited)
- Here's Lucy (1968) as Jackie Berry
- The Doris Day Show (1968) as Jackie Parker
- The Movie Orgy (1968) as Self (archive footage)
- The Split (1968) as Jackie
- With Six You Get Eggroll (1968) as Georgia Watson
- Accidental Family (1967)
- The Danny Thomas Hour (1967) as Suzie
- Good Morning World (1967) as Bibian
- A Guide for the Married Man (1967) as Party Guest
- Who's Minding the Mint? (1967) as Imogene Harris
- That Girl (1966)
- Run, Buddy, Run (1966)
- Alice Through the Looking Glass (1966)
- Hogan's Heroes (1965) as Charlene Hemsley
- The Wild Wild West (1965) as Girl Smooching with Renegade (uncredited)
- F Troop (1965)
- Hank (1965)
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964) as Rosemary
- The Munsters (1964)
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Housewife
- Burke's Law (1963) as Piggy
- Burke's Law (1963) as Girl Singer
- The Danny Kaye Show (1963) as Self
- Ensign O'Toole (1962) as Mary Lou
- The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) as Alberta Schweitzer
- The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) as Jackie
- The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) as Missy
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Ellie
- The Bob Newhart Show (1961) as Self
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Ramona "Romenna" Ancrum
- Thriller (1960) as Miss Martin ('Goodbye, Dr. Bliss')
- The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) as Audrey Fulquard
- Why Must I Die (1960) as Marge Brennan
- Speed Crazy (1959) as Laura
- Peter Gunn (1958)
- King Creole (1958) as Salesgirl (uncredited)
- Suicide Battalion (1958) as Cho-Cho (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jackie Joseph best known for?
Jackie Joseph is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Man Who Loved Women (1977), Legends (2006), Small Soldiers (1998), Fish Police (1992).
When and where was Jackie Joseph born?
Jackie Joseph was born on November 7, 1934 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Jackie Joseph have?
Jackie Joseph has accumulated over 74 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1958 to 2014.
What is Jackie Joseph's background in cinema and television?
Jackie Joseph is an American character actress and voice artist. She was born in Los Angeles, California. Joseph began her entertainment career as a featured performer and singer in the Billy Barnes Revues of the 1950s and '60s. She is known for portraying film characters such as Audrey Fulquard in The Little Shop of H...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Bob Newhart Show (1961) as Self — aged about 26
- Modern Family (2009) as Marion — aged about 74
- The Munsters (1964) — aged about 29
- The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972) as Melody Valentine (voice) — aged about 37
- Hogan's Heroes (1965) as Charlene Hemsley — aged about 30
- The Wild Wild West (1965) as Girl Smooching with Renegade (uncredited) — aged about 30
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