Joan Van Ark
Acting Born Jun 16, 1943 New York City, New York, USA 113 credits
Biography
Joan Van Ark is an American actress born on June 16, 1943. She is most notable for her portrayal of the character Valene Ewing. Van Ark originated this role on the CBS series Dallas and subsequently continued the character for thirteen seasons on the spin-off series Knots Landing. In addition to her television work, she has an established career in theater. Her stage performances have earned her a Theatre World Award and a nomination for a Tony Award. This information is based on records regarding her professional acting career and biographical details.
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Doom Patrol
Psycho Wedding Crasher
Watercolor Postcards
RuPaul's Drag RaceCelebrity Ghost StoriesArcher
Channels
My Name Is EarlDiamond Zero
Nip/TuckNip/TuckNet Games
Tornado Warning
UP, Michigan!
Son of the BeachIt's the Pied Piper, Charlie BrownHeld for Ransom
Twice in a Lifetime
Loyal Opposition
Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac
Adventures from the Book of Virtues
CybillDumb and DumberDumb and DumberDumb and DumberSanto Bugito
Touched by an AngelBoys Will Be BoysBoys Will Be Boys · DirectorA Mother's Deception
The NannyIntimate PortraitTainted BloodIn the Shadows, Someone's Watching
Terror on Track 9
The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirNight of 100 Stars IIIAlways Remember I Love YouMenu for Murder
My First LoveJoan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi AbromowitzShakedown on the Sunset Strip
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
All Star Party for Clint Eastwood
Night of 100 Stars II
Spider-Woman
Red Flag: The Ultimate Game
Thundarr the BarbarianThundarr the Barbarian
Knots LandingKnots Landing · DirectorSpider-Woman
DallasDallasDallasVega$Tarzan and the Super 7
The Love BoatThe Love BoatThe Love BoatTestimony of Two MenWe've Got Each Other
Quincy, M.E.
Full Filmography
113 titles- Doom Patrol (2019) as Mrs. Franklin
- Psycho Wedding Crasher (2017) as Aunt Daisy
- Watercolor Postcards (2013) as Momma
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Guest Judge
- Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
- Archer (2009) as Ruth (voice)
- Channels (2008) as Megan Phillips
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as Janine
- Diamond Zero (2005) as The Hemingway Diamond
- Nip/Tuck (2003)
- Nip/Tuck (2003) as Annette Wainwright
- Net Games (2003) as Dr. Klein
- Tornado Warning (2002) as Mayor McAnders
- UP, Michigan! (2001) as Deborah Michaels
- Son of the Beach (2000)
- It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown (2000) as Secretary (voice)
- Held for Ransom (2000) as Nancy Donavan
- Twice in a Lifetime (1999) as Camilla Bianco / Anna
- Loyal Opposition (1998) as Vice President Elizabeth Lane
- Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac (1997) as Valene Ewing
- Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996) as Queen Esther (voice)
- Cybill (1995) as Joan Van Ark
- Dumb and Dumber (1995) as Aunt Bea (voice)
- Dumb and Dumber (1995) as Norma Jean (voice)
- Dumb and Dumber (1995) as Casey (voice)
- Santo Bugito (1995) as Amelia (voice)
- Women of the House (1995) as Self
- When the Dark Man Calls (1995) as Julianne Kaiser
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Kim Carpenter
- Boys Will Be Boys (1994) as Susan Cooper
- Boys Will Be Boys (1994) Director
- A Mother's Deception (1994) as Nora McGill
- The Nanny (1993) as Margo Lange
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- Tainted Blood (1993) as Mrs. Drew
- In the Shadows, Someone's Watching (1993)
- Terror on Track 9 (1992) as Leslie Renner
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Jewel Pemberton
- Night of 100 Stars III (1990) as Self
- Always Remember I Love You (1990) as Martha Mendham
- Menu for Murder (1990) as Julia Alberts
- My First Love (1988) as Claire Thomas
- Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz (1988) as Joan Van Ark
- Shakedown on the Sunset Strip (1988) as Brenda Allen
- Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (1987) as Self
- All Star Party for Clint Eastwood (1986) as Self (uncredited)
- Night of 100 Stars II (1985) as Self
- Spider-Woman (1982) as Spider-Woman / Jessica Drew (voice)
- Red Flag: The Ultimate Game (1981) as Marie Rivers
- Thundarr the Barbarian (1980) as Captain Corden (voice)
- Thundarr the Barbarian (1980) as Cinda (voice)
- Knots Landing (1979) as Valene Ewing
- Knots Landing (1979) Director
- Spider-Woman (1979) as Spider-Woman / Jessica Drew (voice)
- Dallas (1978) as Valene Ewing
- Dallas (1978) as Valene Clements (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Dallas (1978) as Valene Wallace
- Vega$ (1978)
- Tarzan and the Super 7 (1978) as Moray
- The Waverly Wonders (1978)
- The Love Boat (1977) as Kris Hayley
- The Love Boat (1977) as Lila Chandler
- The Love Boat (1977) as Mary Sue Higgins
- Testimony of Two Men (1977) as Jane Robson
- We've Got Each Other (1977) as Dee Dee Baldwin
- The Last Dinosaur (1977) as Francesca Banks
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- Wonder Woman (1975) as Cassandra Loren
- Joe Forrester (1975)
- Medical Story (1975) as Peggy Fowler
- Barbary Coast (1975) as Eleanor Graham
- The Last of the Mohicans (1975) as Cora Munro (voice)
- Shell Game (1975) as Shirley
- The Rules of the Game (1975) as Silvia Gala
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Barbara Kelbaker
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Susan Alexander
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Christina Marks
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Valerie Sheffield
- Rhoda (1974)
- Petrocelli (1974)
- The Manhunter (1974)
- Cyrano (1974) as Roxanne (voice)
- Firehouse (1974) as Cynthia
- Big Rose (1974) as Nina
- Kojak (1973) as Det. Josephine Long
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Lt. Erika Johnson
- ABC Afterschool Special (1972) Director
- Temperatures Rising (1972) as Annie Carlisle
- Frogs (1972) as Karen Crockett
- The Judge and Jake Wyler (1972) as Alicia Dodd
- Great Performances (1971) as Silvia Gala
- Cannon (1971) as Francine Dexter
- Night Gallery (1970) as Sondra Blanco (as Joan van Ark)
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Trudy
- The Silent Force (1970)
- The Silent Force (1970) as Louise Hanson
- Matt Lincoln (1970) as Katherine
- Love, American Style (1969) as Jelen
- Love, American Style (1969) as Alice
- Medical Center (1969)
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Freda Cowan
- The Mod Squad (1968)
- Ironside (1967)
- Mannix (1967)
- The Guns of Will Sonnett (1967)
- Felony Squad (1966)
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Cynthia Scott
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Julie Rhodes
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Donna Hayward
- Miss USA (1963) as Self - Host
- Bonanza (1959) as Annie Laurie Adams
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Sarah Jean Stryker
- Miss Universe (1955) as Host
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joan Van Ark best known for?
Joan Van Ark is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Doom Patrol (2019), RuPaul's Drag Race (2009), Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009), Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989).
When and where was Joan Van Ark born?
Joan Van Ark was born on June 16, 1943 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Joan Van Ark have?
Joan Van Ark has accumulated over 113 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2019.
What is Joan Van Ark's background in cinema and television?
Joan Van Ark is an American actress born on June 16, 1943. She is most notable for her portrayal of the character Valene Ewing. Van Ark originated this role on the CBS series Dallas and subsequently continued the character for thirteen seasons on the spin-off series Knots Landing. In addition to her television work, sh...