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Joan Van Ark
Acting

Joan Van Ark

Born 1943-06-16
New York City, New York, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

Joan Van Ark (born June 16, 1943) is an American actress, most notable for her role as Valene Ewing, which she originated on the CBS hit series Dallas and continued for thirteen seasons on its long-running spin-off, Knots Landing. Van Ark has also received a Theatre World Award and been nominated for a Tony Award for her stage work. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joan Van Ark, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Joan Van Ark

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

1990
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The Nanny
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The Nanny

1993
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Archer
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Archer

2009
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Doom Patrol
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Doom Patrol

2019
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My Name Is Earl
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My Name Is Earl

2005
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M*A*S*H
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M*A*S*H

1972
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RuPaul's Drag Race
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RuPaul's Drag Race

2009
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Nip/Tuck
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Nip/Tuck

2003
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Bonanza
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Bonanza

1959
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The Love Boat
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The Love Boat

1977
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (113 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Doom PatrolDoom PatrolMrs. FranklinTV Series2019
Psycho Wedding CrasherPsycho Wedding CrasherAunt DaisyMovie2017
Watercolor PostcardsWatercolor PostcardsMommaMovie2013
Celebrity Ghost StoriesCelebrity Ghost StoriesSelfTV Series2009
ArcherArcherRuth (voice)TV Series2009
RuPaul's Drag RaceRuPaul's Drag RaceSelf - Guest JudgeTV Series2009
ChannelsChannelsMegan PhillipsMovie2008
My Name Is EarlMy Name Is EarlJanineTV Series2005
Diamond ZeroThe Hemingway DiamondMovie2005
Nip/TuckNip/TuckSelf / AppearanceTV Series2003
Nip/TuckNip/TuckAnnette WainwrightTV Series2003
Net GamesNet GamesDr. KleinMovie2003
Tornado WarningTornado WarningMayor McAndersMovie2002
UP, Michigan!UP, Michigan!Deborah MichaelsMovie2001
Held for RansomHeld for RansomNancy DonavanMovie2000
It's the Pied Piper, Charlie BrownIt's the Pied Piper, Charlie BrownSecretary (voice)Movie2000
Son of the BeachSon of the BeachSelf / AppearanceTV Series2000
Twice in a LifetimeTwice in a LifetimeCamilla Bianco / AnnaTV Series1999
Loyal OppositionLoyal OppositionVice President Elizabeth LaneMovie1998
Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-SacKnots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-SacValene EwingTV Series1997
Adventures from the Book of VirtuesAdventures from the Book of VirtuesQueen Esther (voice)TV Series1996
Dumb and DumberDumb and DumberAunt Bea (voice)TV Series1995
Dumb and DumberDumb and DumberNorma Jean (voice)TV Series1995
Dumb and DumberDumb and DumberCasey (voice)TV Series1995
When the Dark Man CallsWhen the Dark Man CallsJulianne KaiserMovie1995
Women of the HouseWomen of the HouseSelfTV Series1995
CybillCybillJoan Van ArkTV Series1995
Santo BugitoSanto BugitoAmelia (voice)TV Series1995
A Mother's DeceptionNora McGillMovie1994
Touched by an AngelTouched by an AngelKim CarpenterTV Series1994
Boys Will Be BoysSusan CooperMovie1994
Boys Will Be BoysDirectorMovie1994
Intimate PortraitIntimate PortraitSelfTV Series1993
The NannyThe NannyMargo LangeTV Series1993
In the Shadows, Someone's WatchingIn the Shadows, Someone's WatchingSelf / AppearanceMovie1993
Tainted BloodTainted BloodMrs. DrewMovie1993
Terror on Track 9Terror on Track 9Leslie RennerMovie1992
Always Remember I Love YouAlways Remember I Love YouMartha MendhamMovie1990
Menu for MurderMenu for MurderJulia AlbertsMovie1990
The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirThe Fresh Prince of Bel-AirJewel PembertonTV Series1990
Night of 100 Stars IIINight of 100 Stars IIISelfMovie1990
My First LoveMy First LoveClaire ThomasMovie1988
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi AbromowitzJoan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi AbromowitzJoan Van ArkMovie1988
Shakedown on the Sunset StripBrenda AllenMovie1988
Happy 100th Birthday, HollywoodHappy 100th Birthday, HollywoodSelfMovie1987
All Star Party for Clint EastwoodSelf (uncredited)Movie1986
Night of 100 Stars IINight of 100 Stars IISelfMovie1985
Spider-WomanSpider-WomanSpider-Woman / Jessica Drew (voice)Movie1982
Red Flag: The Ultimate GameRed Flag: The Ultimate GameMarie RiversMovie1981
Thundarr the BarbarianThundarr the BarbarianCaptain Corden (voice)TV Series1980
Thundarr the BarbarianThundarr the BarbarianCinda (voice)TV Series1980
Knots LandingKnots LandingValene EwingTV Series1979
Knots LandingKnots LandingDirectorTV Series1979
Spider-WomanSpider-WomanSpider-Woman / Jessica Drew (voice)TV Series1979
Vega$Vega$Self / AppearanceTV Series1978
Tarzan and the Super 7Tarzan and the Super 7MorayTV Series1978
The Waverly WondersThe Waverly WondersSelf / AppearanceTV Series1978
DallasDallasValene EwingTV Series1978
DallasDallasValene Clements (archive footage) (uncredited)TV Series1978
DallasDallasValene WallaceTV Series1978
We've Got Each OtherWe've Got Each OtherDee Dee BaldwinTV Series1977
The Love BoatThe Love BoatKris HayleyTV Series1977
The Love BoatThe Love BoatLila ChandlerTV Series1977
The Love BoatThe Love BoatMary Sue HigginsTV Series1977
The Last DinosaurThe Last DinosaurFrancesca BanksMovie1977
Testimony of Two MenTestimony of Two MenJane RobsonTV Series1977
Quincy, M.E.Quincy, M.E.Self / AppearanceTV Series1976
The Last of the MohicansThe Last of the MohicansCora Munro (voice)Movie1975
Wonder WomanWonder WomanCassandra LorenTV Series1975
Joe ForresterJoe ForresterSelf / AppearanceTV Series1975
Barbary CoastBarbary CoastEleanor GrahamTV Series1975
Medical StoryMedical StoryPeggy FowlerTV Series1975
Shell GameShell GameShirleyMovie1975
The Rules of the GameThe Rules of the GameSilvia GalaMovie1975
The Rockford FilesThe Rockford FilesBarbara KelbakerTV Series1974
The Rockford FilesThe Rockford FilesSusan AlexanderTV Series1974
The Rockford FilesThe Rockford FilesChristina MarksTV Series1974
PetrocelliPetrocelliSelf / AppearanceTV Series1974
The ManhunterThe ManhunterSelf / AppearanceTV Series1974
RhodaRhodaSelf / AppearanceTV Series1974
Big RoseBig RoseNinaMovie1974
CyranoCyranoRoxanne (voice)Movie1974
The Six Million Dollar ManThe Six Million Dollar ManValerie SheffieldTV Series1974
FirehouseFirehouseCynthiaTV Series1974
KojakKojakDet. Josephine LongTV Series1973
The Judge and Jake WylerThe Judge and Jake WylerAlicia DoddMovie1972
ABC Afterschool SpecialABC Afterschool SpecialDirectorTV Series1972
M*A*S*HM*A*S*HLt. Erika JohnsonTV Series1972
Temperatures RisingTemperatures RisingAnnie CarlisleTV Series1972
FrogsFrogsKaren CrockettMovie1972
CannonCannonFrancine DexterTV Series1971
Great PerformancesGreat PerformancesSilvia GalaTV Series1971
Night GalleryNight GallerySondra Blanco (as Joan van Ark)TV Series1970
The Odd CoupleThe Odd CoupleTrudyTV Series1970
Matt LincolnKatherineTV Series1970
The Silent ForceThe Silent ForceSelf / AppearanceTV Series1970
The Silent ForceThe Silent ForceLouise HansonTV Series1970
Love, American StyleLove, American StyleJelenTV Series1969
Love, American StyleLove, American StyleAliceTV Series1969
Medical CenterMedical CenterSelf / AppearanceTV Series1969
Hawaii Five-OHawaii Five-OFreda CowanTV Series1969
The Mod SquadThe Mod SquadSelf / AppearanceTV Series1968
MannixMannixSelf / AppearanceTV Series1967
The Guns of Will SonnettThe Guns of Will SonnettSelf / AppearanceTV Series1967
IronsideIronsideSelf / AppearanceTV Series1967
Felony SquadFelony SquadSelf / AppearanceTV Series1966
The F.B.I.The F.B.I.Cynthia ScottTV Series1965
The F.B.I.The F.B.I.Julie RhodesTV Series1965
Run for Your LifeRun for Your LifeDonna HaywardTV Series1965
Miss USAMiss USASelf - HostTV Series1963
BonanzaBonanzaAnnie Laurie AdamsTV Series1959
GunsmokeGunsmokeSarah Jean StrykerTV Series1955
Miss UniverseMiss UniverseHostTV Series1955