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Joan Bennett

Bio: Joan Geraldine Bennett (February 27, 1910 – December 7, 1990) was an American stage, film and television actress. Besides acting on the stage, Bennett appeared in more than 70 motion pictures from the era of silent movies well into the sound era
Born: Sun, Feb 27 1910
Birthplace: Palisades, New Jersey, USA

Death: Fri, Dec 07 1990
Joan Bennett is 80 years old
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Poster of Dark Shadows: The Vampire Curse
Dark Shadows: The Vampire Curse
Joan Bennett would have been no older than 80 in Dark Shadows: The Vampire Curse as 'Elizabeth Collins Stoddard (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 2009
Poster of Dark Shadows: The Haunting of Collinwood
Dark Shadows: The Haunting of Collinwood
Joan Bennett would have been no older than 80 in Dark Shadows: The Haunting of Collinwood as 'Elizabeth Collins Stoddard'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 2009
Poster of Suspiria 25th Anniversary
Suspiria 25th Anniversary
Joan Bennett would have been no older than 80 in Suspiria 25th Anniversary as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 11 2001
Poster of James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Joan Bennett was 78 in James Stewart: A Wonderful Life as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1988
Poster of The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind
The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind
Joan Bennett was 78 in The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1988
Poster of Casting Shadows
Casting Shadows
Joan Bennett was 76 in Casting Shadows as 'Self – Elizabeth Collins Stoddard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn
The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn
Joan Bennett was 76 in The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 09 1986
Poster of Divorce Wars: A Love Story
Divorce Wars: A Love Story
Joan Bennett was 72 in Divorce Wars: A Love Story as 'Adele Burgess'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1982
Poster of This House Possessed
This House Possessed
Joan Bennett was 70 in This House Possessed as 'Rag Lady'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 1981
Poster of Suddenly, Love
Suddenly, Love
Joan Bennett was 68 in Suddenly, Love as 'Mrs. Graham'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 04 1978
Poster of Suspiria
Suspiria
Joan Bennett was 66 in Suspiria as 'Madame Blanc'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 1977
Poster of The Eyes of Charles Sand
The Eyes of Charles Sand
Joan Bennett was 62 in The Eyes of Charles Sand as 'Alexandria Sand'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 29 1972
Poster of Gidget Gets Married
Gidget Gets Married
Joan Bennett was 61 in Gidget Gets Married as 'Claire Ramsey'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 04 1972
Poster of House of Dark Shadows
House of Dark Shadows
Joan Bennett was 60 in House of Dark Shadows as 'Elizabeth Stoddard Collins'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 1970
Poster of Hollywood: The Selznick Years
Hollywood: The Selznick Years
Joan Bennett was 51 in Hollywood: The Selznick Years as ''Gone with the Wind' screen test (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1961
Poster of Desire in the Dust
Desire in the Dust
Joan Bennett was 50 in Desire in the Dust as 'Mrs. Marquand'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 10 1960
Poster of Navy Wife
Navy Wife
Joan Bennett was 46 in Navy Wife as 'Peg Blain'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 20 1956
Poster of There's Always Tomorrow
There's Always Tomorrow
Joan Bennett was 45 in There's Always Tomorrow as 'Marion Groves'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 08 1956
Poster of We're No Angels
We're No Angels
Joan Bennett was 45 in We're No Angels as 'Amelie Ducotel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 07 1955
Poster of Highway Dragnet
Highway Dragnet
Joan Bennett was 43 in Highway Dragnet as 'Mrs. Cummings'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 20 1954
Poster of The Guy Who Came Back
The Guy Who Came Back
Joan Bennett was 41 in The Guy Who Came Back as 'Kathy Joplin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 16 1951
Poster of Father's Little Dividend
Father's Little Dividend
Joan Bennett was 41 in Father's Little Dividend as 'Ellie Banks'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 05 1951
Poster of For Heaven's Sake
For Heaven's Sake
Joan Bennett was 40 in For Heaven's Sake as 'Lydia Bolton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1950
Poster of Father of the Bride
Father of the Bride
Joan Bennett was 40 in Father of the Bride as 'Ellie Banks'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 1950
Poster of Screen Actors
Screen Actors
Joan Bennett was 40 in Screen Actors as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1950
Poster of The Reckless Moment
The Reckless Moment
Joan Bennett was 39 in The Reckless Moment as 'Lucia Harper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 1949
Poster of Hollow Triumph
Hollow Triumph
Joan Bennett was 38 in Hollow Triumph as 'Evelyn Hahn'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 18 1948
Poster of Secret Beyond the Door
Secret Beyond the Door
Joan Bennett was 37 in Secret Beyond the Door as 'Celia Lamphere'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1947
Poster of The Woman on the Beach
The Woman on the Beach
Joan Bennett was 37 in The Woman on the Beach as 'Peggy Butler'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 1947
Poster of The Macomber Affair
The Macomber Affair
Joan Bennett was 37 in The Macomber Affair as 'Margaret Macomber'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 20 1947
Poster of Colonel Effingham's Raid
Colonel Effingham's Raid
Joan Bennett was 35 in Colonel Effingham's Raid as 'Ella Sue Dozier'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 24 1946
Poster of Scarlet Street
Scarlet Street
Joan Bennett was 35 in Scarlet Street as 'Katherine 'Kitty' March'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1945
Poster of Nob Hill
Nob Hill
Joan Bennett was 35 in Nob Hill as 'Harriet Carruthers'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 13 1945
Poster of The Woman in the Window
The Woman in the Window
Joan Bennett was 34 in The Woman in the Window as 'Alice Reed'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 25 1944
Poster of Margin for Error
Margin for Error
Joan Bennett was 32 in Margin for Error as 'Sophia Baumer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 10 1943
Poster of Girl Trouble
Girl Trouble
Joan Bennett was 32 in Girl Trouble as 'June Delaney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1942
Poster of Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood No. 6
Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood No. 6
Joan Bennett was 32 in Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood No. 6 as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 05 1942
Poster of Twin Beds
Twin Beds
Joan Bennett was 32 in Twin Beds as 'Julie Abbott'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 30 1942
Poster of The Wife Takes a Flyer
The Wife Takes a Flyer
Joan Bennett was 32 in The Wife Takes a Flyer as 'Anita Woverman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 28 1942
Poster of Confirm or Deny
Confirm or Deny
Joan Bennett was 31 in Confirm or Deny as 'Jennifer Carson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1941
Poster of Wild Geese Calling
Wild Geese Calling
Joan Bennett was 31 in Wild Geese Calling as 'Sally Murdock'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1941
Poster of Man Hunt
Man Hunt
Joan Bennett was 31 in Man Hunt as 'Jerry Stokes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1941
Poster of She Knew All the Answers
She Knew All the Answers
Joan Bennett was 31 in She Knew All the Answers as 'Gloria Winters'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 13 1941
Poster of The Son of Monte Cristo
The Son of Monte Cristo
Joan Bennett was 30 in The Son of Monte Cristo as 'Grand Duchess Zona of Lichtenburg'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 05 1940
Poster of The Man I Married
The Man I Married
Joan Bennett was 30 in The Man I Married as 'Carol Hoffman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1940
Poster of The House Across the Bay
The House Across the Bay
Joan Bennett was 30 in The House Across the Bay as 'Brenda Bentley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1940
Poster of Green Hell
Green Hell
Joan Bennett was 29 in Green Hell as 'Stephanie Richardson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1940
Poster of The Housekeeper's Daughter
The Housekeeper's Daughter
Joan Bennett was 29 in The Housekeeper's Daughter as 'Hilda'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 26 1939
Poster of The Man in the Iron Mask
The Man in the Iron Mask
Joan Bennett was 29 in The Man in the Iron Mask as 'Princess Maria Theresa'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 1939
Poster of Trade Winds
Trade Winds
Joan Bennett was 28 in Trade Winds as 'Kay Kerrigan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 28 1938
Poster of Artists and Models Abroad
Artists and Models Abroad
Joan Bennett was 28 in Artists and Models Abroad as 'Patricia Harper'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 20 1938
Poster of The Texans
The Texans
Joan Bennett was 28 in The Texans as 'Ivy Preston'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 1938
Poster of I Met My Love Again
I Met My Love Again
Joan Bennett was 27 in I Met My Love Again as 'Julie Weir'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1938
Poster of Vogues of 1938
Vogues of 1938
Joan Bennett was 27 in Vogues of 1938 as 'Wendy Van Klettering'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 18 1937
Poster of Hollywood Party
Hollywood Party
Joan Bennett was 27 in Hollywood Party as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 03 1937
Poster of Wedding Present
Wedding Present
Joan Bennett was 26 in Wedding Present as 'Monica 'Rusty' Fleming'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1936
Poster of Two in a Crowd
Two in a Crowd
Joan Bennett was 26 in Two in a Crowd as 'Julia Wayne'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 03 1936
Poster of Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
Joan Bennett was 26 in Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1) as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1936
Poster of 13 Hours by Air
13 Hours by Air
Joan Bennett was 26 in 13 Hours by Air as 'Felice Rollins'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 30 1936
Poster of Big Brown Eyes
Big Brown Eyes
Joan Bennett was 26 in Big Brown Eyes as 'Eve Fallon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 1936
Poster of The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo
The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo
Joan Bennett was 25 in The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo as 'Helen Berkeley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 1935
Poster of The Fashion Side of Hollywood
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
Joan Bennett was 25 in The Fashion Side of Hollywood as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 04 1935
Poster of She Couldn't Take It
She Couldn't Take It
Joan Bennett was 25 in She Couldn't Take It as 'Carol Van Dyke'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 08 1935
Poster of Two for Tonight
Two for Tonight
Joan Bennett was 25 in Two for Tonight as 'Bobbie Lockwood'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 1935
Poster of Private Worlds
Private Worlds
Joan Bennett was 25 in Private Worlds as 'Sally MacGregor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 1935
Poster of Mississippi
Mississippi
Joan Bennett was 25 in Mississippi as 'Lucy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 1935
Poster of The Man Who Reclaimed His Head
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head
Joan Bennett was 24 in The Man Who Reclaimed His Head as 'Adele Verin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 24 1934
Poster of The Pursuit of Happiness
The Pursuit of Happiness
Joan Bennett was 24 in The Pursuit of Happiness as 'Prudence Kirkland'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 1934
Poster of Little Women
Little Women
Joan Bennett was 23 in Little Women as 'Amy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 1933
Poster of Arizona to Broadway
Arizona to Broadway
Joan Bennett was 23 in Arizona to Broadway as 'Lynn Martin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 22 1933
Poster of Me and My Gal
Me and My Gal
Joan Bennett was 22 in Me and My Gal as 'Helen Riley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1932
Poster of Wild Girl
Wild Girl
Joan Bennett was 22 in Wild Girl as 'Salomy Jane'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1932
Poster of Week Ends Only
Week Ends Only
Joan Bennett was 22 in Week Ends Only as 'Venetia Carr'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 19 1932
Poster of The Trial of Vivienne Ware
The Trial of Vivienne Ware
Joan Bennett was 22 in The Trial of Vivienne Ware as 'Vivienne Ware'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1932
Poster of Careless Lady
Careless Lady
Joan Bennett was 22 in Careless Lady as 'Sally Brown'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 02 1932
Poster of She Wanted a Millionaire
She Wanted a Millionaire
Joan Bennett was 21 in She Wanted a Millionaire as 'Jane Miller'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 21 1932
Poster of Hush Money
Hush Money
Joan Bennett was 21 in Hush Money as 'Joan Gordon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 05 1931
Poster of Doctors' Wives
Doctors' Wives
Joan Bennett was 21 in Doctors' Wives as 'Nina Wyndram Penning'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 1931
Poster of Many a Slip
Many a Slip
Joan Bennett was 21 in Many a Slip as 'Pat Coster'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 02 1931
Poster of Scotland Yard
Scotland Yard
Joan Bennett was 20 in Scotland Yard as 'Xandra, Lady Lasher'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 19 1930
Poster of Maybe It's Love
Maybe It's Love
Joan Bennett was 20 in Maybe It's Love as 'Nan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 04 1930
Poster of Moby Dick
Moby Dick
Joan Bennett was 20 in Moby Dick as 'Faith'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 1930
Poster of Crazy That Way
Crazy That Way
Joan Bennett was 20 in Crazy That Way as 'Ann Jordan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 1930
Poster of Puttin' on the Ritz
Puttin' on the Ritz
Joan Bennett was 19 in Puttin' on the Ritz as 'Dolores Fenton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 19 1930
Poster of The Mississippi Gambler
The Mississippi Gambler
Joan Bennett was 19 in The Mississippi Gambler as 'Lucy Blackburn'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 03 1929
Poster of Disraeli
Disraeli
Joan Bennett was 19 in Disraeli as 'Lady Clarissa Pevensey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1929
Poster of Three Live Ghosts
Three Live Ghosts
Joan Bennett was 19 in Three Live Ghosts as 'Rose Gordon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 15 1929
Poster of Bulldog Drummond
Bulldog Drummond
Joan Bennett was 19 in Bulldog Drummond as 'Phyllis'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 02 1929
Poster of The Divine Lady
The Divine Lady
Joan Bennett was 18 in The Divine Lady as 'Extra (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 1928
Poster of Show Folks
Show Folks
Joan Bennett was 18 in Show Folks as 'Night Club Patron (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 20 1928
Poster of Power
Power
Joan Bennett was 18 in Power as 'A Dame'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 23 1928
Poster of The Eternal City
The Eternal City
Joan Bennett was 13 in The Eternal City as 'Page (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 17 1923
Poster of The Valley of Decision
The Valley of Decision
Joan Bennett was 6 in The Valley of Decision as 'Unborn soul'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 04 1916
Poster of Film Stars Help Greece
Film Stars Help Greece
Joan Bennett will be 80+ in Film Stars Help Greece as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Armadillo
Armadillo
Joan Bennett would have been no older than 80 in Armadillo as 'Father'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 2001
Poster of Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows
Joan Bennett was 56+ in Dark Shadows as 'Elizabeth Collins Stoddard / Naomi Collins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 27 1966
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Joan Bennett was 53+ in Burke's Law as 'Denise Mitchell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Joan Bennett was 52+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Joan Bennett was 51+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Too Young to Go Steady
Too Young to Go Steady
Joan Bennett was 49+ in Too Young to Go Steady as 'Mary Blake'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 14 1959
Poster of DuPont Show of the Month
DuPont Show of the Month
Joan Bennett was 47+ in DuPont Show of the Month as 'Grace Graves'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1957
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Joan Bennett was 44+ in Climax! as 'Honora'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Joan Bennett was 42+ in General Electric Theater as 'Bettina Blane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Joan Bennett was 40+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Poster of Your Show of Shows
Your Show of Shows
Joan Bennett was 39+ in Your Show of Shows
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 25 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Joan Bennett was 39+ in What's My Line? as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950