Joan Tewkesbury
Writing Born Apr 8, 1936 Redlands, California, USA 41 credits
Biography
Joan Tewkesbury works in writing. Born April 8, 1936 in Redlands, California, USA. Archytele tracks 41 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
William Katt
1 shared title
Justin Chapman
1 shared title
Sherman Howard
1 shared title
Carolyn Lowery
1 shared title
Eric Edwards
1 shared title
Blake McIver Ewing
1 shared title
Jennifer Ogletree
1 shared title
Brock Pierce
1 shared title
Jake Richardson
1 shared title
Gilbert Gottfried
1 shared title
Career timeline
Breakdown: 1975
Way Out on a LimbWay Out on a Limb
The Making of 'Nashville'
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
The Guardian · Director
Altman on His Own Terms
Felicity · DirectorScattering Dad · DirectorScattering Dad · Teleplay
Nothing Sacred · Director
Robert Altman: Giggle And Give In
On Promised Land · Director
The PlayerStrangers · Director
Wild Texas Wind · Director
Northern Exposure · DirectorShannon's Deal · DirectorSudie and Simpson · Director
Doogie Howser, M.D. · DirectorCold Sassy Tree · DirectorCold Sassy Tree · Teleplay
Calling the Shots
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents · DirectorThe New Alfred Hitchcock Presents · Writer
A Night in Heaven · Writer
The Acorn People · DirectorThe Acorn People · Screenplay
Old Boyfriends · DirectorThe Tenth Month · TeleplayThe Tenth Month · Director
NashvilleNashville · Writer
Thieves Like UsThieves Like Us · Screenplay
McCabe & Mrs. MillerMcCabe & Mrs. Miller · Continuity
Man's Favorite Sport?
Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Full Filmography
41 titles- Breakdown: 1975 (2025) as Self
- Way Out on a Limb (2016) as Self
- Way Out on a Limb (2016)
- The Making of 'Nashville' (2013) as Self
- Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003) as Self
- The Guardian (2001) Director
- Altman on His Own Terms (2000) as Self
- Felicity (1998) Director
- Scattering Dad (1998) Director
- Scattering Dad (1998) Teleplay
- Nothing Sacred (1997) Director
- Robert Altman: Giggle And Give In (1996) as Self
- On Promised Land (1994) Director
- The Player (1992) as Joan Tewkesbury
- Strangers (1992) Director
- Wild Texas Wind (1991) Director
- Northern Exposure (1990) Director
- Shannon's Deal (1990) Director
- Sudie and Simpson (1990) Director
- Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989) Director
- Cold Sassy Tree (1989) Director
- Cold Sassy Tree (1989) Teleplay
- Calling the Shots (1988) as Self
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) Director
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) Writer
- A Night in Heaven (1983) Writer
- The Acorn People (1981) Director
- The Acorn People (1981) Screenplay
- Old Boyfriends (1979) Director
- The Tenth Month (1979) Teleplay
- The Tenth Month (1979) Director
- Nashville (1975) as Tom's Lover / Kenny's Mother (uncredited) (voice)
- Nashville (1975) Writer
- Thieves Like Us (1974) as Lady in Train Station
- Thieves Like Us (1974) Screenplay
- McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) as Townsperson
- McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) Continuity
- Man's Favorite Sport? (1964) as Woman in Elevator (uncredited)
- Peter Pan (1960) as Ostrich
- Peter Pan (1956) as Ostrich
- Peter Pan (1955) as Ostrich
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joan Tewkesbury best known for?
Joan Tewkesbury is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Piano Teacher (2001), Felicity (1998), The Player (1992), Northern Exposure (1990).
When and where was Joan Tewkesbury born?
Joan Tewkesbury was born on April 8, 1936 in Redlands, California, USA.
How many credits does Joan Tewkesbury have?
Joan Tewkesbury has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2025.
What is Joan Tewkesbury's background in cinema and television?
Joan Tewkesbury (born April 8, 1936) is an American film and television director, screenwriter, playwright, author, producer, choreographer and actress. She had a long association with the celebrated director Robert Altman, writing the screenplays for Thieves Like Us (1974), and Nashville (1975), widely regarded as "Al...
Joan Tewkesbury by the numbers
41credits
33films
8TV series
1955–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Player (1992) as Joan Tewkesbury — aged about 56
- Nashville (1975) as Tom's Lover / Kenny's Mother (uncredited) (voice) — aged about 39
- McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) as Townsperson — aged about 35
- Man's Favorite Sport? (1964) as Woman in Elevator (uncredited) — aged about 28
- Peter Pan (1960) as Ostrich — aged about 24
- Thieves Like Us (1974) as Lady in Train Station — aged about 38
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