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Joan Van Ark

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, Jun 16 1943
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Joan Van Ark is 81 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Psycho Wedding Crasher
Psycho Wedding Crasher
Joan Van Ark was 74 in Psycho Wedding Crasher as 'Aunt Daisy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 2017
Poster of Watercolor Postcards
Watercolor Postcards
Joan Van Ark was 69 in Watercolor Postcards as 'Momma'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of Channels
Channels
Joan Van Ark was 64 in Channels as 'Megan Phillips'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Diamond Zero
Diamond Zero
Joan Van Ark was 61 in Diamond Zero as 'The Hemingway Diamond'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 24 2005
Poster of Net Games
Net Games
Joan Van Ark was 59 in Net Games as 'Dr. Klein'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 02 2003
Poster of Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning
Joan Van Ark was 59 in Tornado Warning as 'Mayor McAnders'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 2002
Poster of UP, Michigan!
UP, Michigan!
Joan Van Ark was 57 in UP, Michigan! as 'Deborah Michaels'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Held for Ransom
Held for Ransom
Joan Van Ark was 57 in Held for Ransom as 'Nancy Donavan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 14 2000
Poster of It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown
It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown
Joan Van Ark was 57 in It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown as 'Secretary (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 12 2000
Poster of Loyal Opposition
Loyal Opposition
Joan Van Ark was 54 in Loyal Opposition as 'Vice President Elizabeth Lane'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 08 1998
Poster of When the Dark Man Calls
When the Dark Man Calls
Joan Van Ark was 51 in When the Dark Man Calls as 'Julianne Kaiser'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 14 1995
Poster of A Mother's Deception
A Mother's Deception
Joan Van Ark was 51 in A Mother's Deception as 'Nora McGill'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 17 1994
Poster of In the Shadows, Someone's Watching
In the Shadows, Someone's Watching
Joan Van Ark was 50 in In the Shadows, Someone's Watching
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 04 1993
Poster of Tainted Blood
Tainted Blood
Joan Van Ark was 49 in Tainted Blood as 'Mrs. Drew'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 03 1993
Poster of Terror on Track 9
Terror on Track 9
Joan Van Ark was 49 in Terror on Track 9 as 'Leslie Renner'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1992
Poster of Always Remember I Love You
Always Remember I Love You
Joan Van Ark was 47 in Always Remember I Love You as 'Martha Mendham'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 23 1990
Poster of Menu for Murder
Menu for Murder
Joan Van Ark was 47 in Menu for Murder as 'Julia Alberts'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 04 1990
Poster of Night of 100 Stars III
Night of 100 Stars III
Joan Van Ark was 46 in Night of 100 Stars III as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 21 1990
Poster of My First Love
My First Love
Joan Van Ark was 45 in My First Love as 'Claire Thomas'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1988
Poster of Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Joan Van Ark was 45 in Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz as 'Joan Van Ark'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 16 1988
Poster of Shakedown on the Sunset Strip
Shakedown on the Sunset Strip
Joan Van Ark was 44 in Shakedown on the Sunset Strip as 'Brenda Allen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 1988
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Joan Van Ark was 41 in Night of 100 Stars II as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Red Flag: The Ultimate Game
Red Flag: The Ultimate Game
Joan Van Ark was 38 in Red Flag: The Ultimate Game as 'Marie Rivers'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 03 1981
Poster of The Last Dinosaur
The Last Dinosaur
Joan Van Ark was 34 in The Last Dinosaur as 'Francesca Banks'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 07 1977
Poster of The Last of the Mohicans
The Last of the Mohicans
Joan Van Ark was 32 in The Last of the Mohicans as 'Cora Munro (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1975
Poster of Shell Game
Shell Game
Joan Van Ark was 31 in Shell Game as 'Shirley'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1975
Poster of The Rules of the Game
The Rules of the Game
Joan Van Ark was 31 in The Rules of the Game as 'Silvia Gala'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 1975
Poster of Big Rose
Big Rose
Joan Van Ark was 30 in Big Rose as 'Nina'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 26 1974
Poster of Cyrano
Cyrano
Joan Van Ark was 30 in Cyrano as 'Roxanne (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 06 1974
Poster of The Judge and Jake Wyler
The Judge and Jake Wyler
Joan Van Ark was 29 in The Judge and Jake Wyler as 'Alicia Dodd'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 02 1972
Poster of Frogs
Frogs
Joan Van Ark was 28 in Frogs as 'Karen Crockett'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 1972

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 Doom Patrol
Doom Patrol
Joan Van Ark was 75+ in Doom Patrol as 'Mrs. Franklin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 15 2019
Poster of Celebrity Ghost Stories
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Joan Van Ark was 66+ in Celebrity Ghost Stories as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2009
Poster of Archer
Archer
Joan Van Ark was 66+ in Archer as 'Ruth (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 2009
Poster of RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
Joan Van Ark was 65+ in RuPaul's Drag Race as 'Self - Guest Judge, Self - Judge (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 02 2009
Poster of My Name Is Earl
My Name Is Earl
Joan Van Ark was 62+ in My Name Is Earl as 'Janine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2005
Poster of Nip/Tuck
Nip/Tuck
Joan Van Ark was 60+ in Nip/Tuck
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 22 2003
Poster of Son of the Beach
Son of the Beach
Joan Van Ark was 56+ in Son of the Beach
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 14 2000
Poster of Twice in a Lifetime
Twice in a Lifetime
Joan Van Ark was 56+ in Twice in a Lifetime
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 25 1999
Poster of Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac
Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac
Joan Van Ark was 53+ in Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac as 'Valene Ewing'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 07 1997
Poster of Adventures from the Book of Virtues
Adventures from the Book of Virtues
Joan Van Ark was 53+ in Adventures from the Book of Virtues as 'Queen Esther (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 02 1996
Poster of Women of the House
Women of the House
Joan Van Ark was 51+ in Women of the House as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1995
Poster of Santo Bugito
Santo Bugito
Joan Van Ark was 51+ in Santo Bugito as 'Amelia (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Joan Van Ark was 51+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Kim Carpenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Joan Van Ark was 50+ in Intimate Portrait as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of The Nanny
The Nanny
Joan Van Ark was 50+ in The Nanny as 'Margo Lange'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 1993
Poster of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Joan Van Ark was 47+ in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as 'Jewel Pemberton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1990
Poster of Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Joan Van Ark was 36+ in Knots Landing as 'Valene Ewing'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 27 1979
Poster of Spider-Woman
Spider-Woman
Joan Van Ark was 36+ in Spider-Woman as 'Spider-Woman / Jessica Drew (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1979
Poster of Vega$
Vega$
Joan Van Ark was 35+ in Vega$
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 20 1978
Poster of Tarzan and the Super 7
Tarzan and the Super 7
Joan Van Ark was 35+ in Tarzan and the Super 7 as 'Moray'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1978
Poster of The Waverly Wonders
The Waverly Wonders
Joan Van Ark was 35+ in The Waverly Wonders
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 07 1978
Poster of Dallas
Dallas
Joan Van Ark was 34+ in Dallas as 'Valene Ewing, Valene Clements (archive footage) (uncredited), Valene Wallace'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 1978
Poster of We've Got Each Other
We've Got Each Other
Joan Van Ark was 34+ in We've Got Each Other as 'Dee Dee Baldwin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 01 1977
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Joan Van Ark was 34+ in The Love Boat as 'Kris Hayley, Lila Chandler, Mary Sue Higgins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Testimony of Two Men
Testimony of Two Men
Joan Van Ark was 33+ in Testimony of Two Men as 'Jane Robson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 01 1977
Poster of Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
Joan Van Ark was 33+ in Quincy, M.E.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
Joan Van Ark was 32+ in Wonder Woman as 'Cassandra Loren'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 1975
Poster of Joe Forrester
Joe Forrester
Joan Van Ark was 32+ in Joe Forrester
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975
Poster of Barbary Coast
Barbary Coast
Joan Van Ark was 32+ in Barbary Coast as 'Eleanor Graham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1975
Poster of Medical Story
Medical Story
Joan Van Ark was 32+ in Medical Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 04 1975
Poster of The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files
Joan Van Ark was 31+ in The Rockford Files as 'Barbara Kelbaker, Susan Alexander, Christina Marks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of The Manhunter
The Manhunter
Joan Van Ark was 31+ in The Manhunter
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of Petrocelli
Petrocelli
Joan Van Ark was 31+ in Petrocelli
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of Rhoda
Rhoda
Joan Van Ark was 31+ in Rhoda
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 1974
Poster of Firehouse
Firehouse
Joan Van Ark was 30+ in Firehouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 11 1974
Poster of The Six Million Dollar Man
The Six Million Dollar Man
Joan Van Ark was 30+ in The Six Million Dollar Man as 'Valerie Sheffield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 18 1974
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Joan Van Ark was 30+ in Kojak as 'Det. Josephine Long'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H
Joan Van Ark was 29+ in M*A*S*H as 'Lt. Erika Johnson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1972
Poster of Temperatures Rising
Temperatures Rising
Joan Van Ark was 29+ in Temperatures Rising as 'Annie Carlisle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1972
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
Joan Van Ark was 28+ in Cannon as 'Francine Dexter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Joan Van Ark was 27+ in Great Performances as 'Silvia Gala'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of Night Gallery
Night Gallery
Joan Van Ark was 27+ in Night Gallery as 'Sondra Blanco (as Joan van Ark)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of Matt Lincoln
Matt Lincoln
Joan Van Ark was 27+ in Matt Lincoln as 'Katherine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1970
Poster of The Odd Couple
The Odd Couple
Joan Van Ark was 27+ in The Odd Couple as 'Trudy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1970
Poster of The Silent Force
The Silent Force
Joan Van Ark was 27+ in The Silent Force as ', Louise Hanson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1970
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Joan Van Ark was 26+ in Love, American Style as 'Jelen, Alice'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of Medical Center
Medical Center
Joan Van Ark was 26+ in Medical Center
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1969
Poster of The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad
Joan Van Ark was 25+ in The Mod Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Joan Van Ark was 25+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Freda Cowan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Joan Van Ark was 24+ in Mannix
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of The Guns of Will Sonnett
The Guns of Will Sonnett
Joan Van Ark was 24+ in The Guns of Will Sonnett
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Joan Van Ark was 23+ in Ironside
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of Felony Squad
Felony Squad
Joan Van Ark was 23+ in Felony Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Joan Van Ark was 22+ in The F.B.I. as 'Cynthia Scott, Julie Rhodes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of Run for Your Life
Run for Your Life
Joan Van Ark was 22+ in Run for Your Life as 'Donna Hayward'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1965
Poster of Miss USA
Miss USA
Joan Van Ark was 20+ in Miss USA as 'Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 17 1963
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Joan Van Ark was 16+ in Bonanza as 'Annie Laurie Adams'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Joan Van Ark was 12+ in Gunsmoke as 'Sarah Jean Stryker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of Miss Universe
Miss Universe
Joan Van Ark was 12+ in Miss Universe as 'Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 22 1955