Joan Freeman
Biography
Joan Freeman is an American actress born on January 8, 1942. She began acting at a young age, appearing in her first film in 1949 at the age of seven. Freeman was a regular cast member in the ABC TV series Bus Stop and played roles in films such as Panic in Year Zero and Roustabout, alongside notable actors including Ray Milland and Elvis Presley. She also appeared in The Three Stooges Go Around the World in a Daze. Freeman has been credited with 56 known acting credits.
Career overview
Joan Freeman is an American actress born on January 8, 1942, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA. She began her acting career as a child, appearing in her first film in 1949 at the age of seven. Freeman was a regular cast member in the ABC TV series Bus Stop from 1961-1962, playing the role of Elma Gahrigner alongside co-stars Marilyn Maxwell and Buddy Ebsen.
In 1962, Freeman played the part of Marilyn Hayes in the film Panic in Year Zero! alongside veteran film stars Ray Milland, Jean Hagen, and Frankie Avalon. She also appeared in the 1963 film The Three Stooges Go Around the World in a Daze, cast as American tourist Amelia Carter. The following year, in 1964, Freeman played the love interest of Elvis Presley in the film Roustabout.
Joan Freeman has accumulated a total of 56 known credits throughout her acting career. She is also known by the name Joan Leslie Freeman. Freeman's early career included a range of film and television appearances, showcasing her versatility as an actress. With a career spanning multiple decades, Freeman has established herself as a talented and dedicated actress in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
60 titles- Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013) as Self
- Renegade (1992)
- The Commish (1991)
- Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) as Mrs. Jarvis
- Hardcastle and McCormick (1983)
- Jinxed! (1982) as Woman Agent
- The Facts of Life (1979)
- Project U.F.O. (1978)
- Deathmoon (1978) as Mrs. Jennings
- CHiPs (1977) as Mrs. Marshall
- Code R (1977) as Barbara Robinson
- Warhead (1977) as Namoi
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Mrs. Campbell
- Switch (1975) as Norma Harmon
- Sierra (1974)
- Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969)
- To Rome with Love (1969)
- Adam-12 (1968) as Mrs. Suntor
- Land of the Giants (1968) as Mara
- The Reluctant Astronaut (1967) as Ellie Jackson
- The Fastest Guitar Alive (1967) as Sue Chesnut
- Family Affair (1966)
- The Loner (1965) as Alice Booker
- Mister Roberts (1965)
- The Rounders (1965) as Meg Moore
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Clemency McGill
- Roustabout (1964) as Cathy Lean
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Elizabeth Dunn
- Arrest and Trial (1963)
- The Greatest Show on Earth (1963)
- The Dakotas (1963) as Gilla Marshak
- The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters (1963) as Sarah Oliver
- The Three Stooges Go Around the World in a Daze (1963) as Amelia Carter
- The Virginian (1962) as Tabby McCallum
- The Virginian (1962) as Caroline Witman
- The Virginian (1962) as Katherine Daniels
- The Virginian (1962) as Judy King
- Panic in Year Zero! (1962) as Marilyn Hayes
- The Devil's Children (1962)
- Tower of London (1962) as Lady Margaret
- Mooncussers (1962) as Betsy Feather
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Ellen Hall
- Bus Stop (1961) as Elma Gahrigner
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1961)
- Come September (1961) as Linda
- National Velvet (1960) as Beth
- Insight (1960)
- Bonanza (1959) as Hallie Shannon
- Bonanza (1959) as Kelly Lincrom
- Laramie (1959)
- Hawaiian Eye (1959) as Elena Vito
- The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker (1959) as Mary Pennypacker
- Perry Mason (1957) as Jennifer Wakely
- The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955) as Jeannie Harlow
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Annie
- Lassie (1954)
- Father Knows Best (1954)
- Pistol Harvest (1951) as Felice as a Child
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Judy Archer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joan Freeman best known for?
Joan Freeman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Full Metal Jacket (1987), The Commish (1991), Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984), 300 (2007).
When and where was Joan Freeman born?
Joan Freeman was born on January 8, 1942 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA.
How many credits does Joan Freeman have?
Joan Freeman has accumulated over 60 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2013.
What is Joan Freeman's background in cinema and television?
Joan Freeman is an American actress born on January 8, 1942. She began acting at a young age, appearing in her first film in 1949 at the age of seven. Freeman was a regular cast member in the ABC TV series Bus Stop and played roles in films such as Panic in Year Zero and Roustabout, alongside notable actors including R...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- National Velvet (1960) as Beth — aged about 18
- Mister Roberts (1965) — aged about 23
- Arrest and Trial (1963) — aged about 21
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Elizabeth Dunn — aged about 21
- Perry Mason (1957) as Jennifer Wakely — aged about 15
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Mrs. Campbell — aged about 34
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