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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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Psycho Wedding Crasher

Joan Van Ark was 74 in Psycho Wedding Crasher as 'Aunt Daisy'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 2017

Watercolor Postcards

Joan Van Ark was 69 in Watercolor Postcards as 'Momma'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2013

Channels

Joan Van Ark was 64 in Channels as 'Megan Phillips'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008

Diamond Zero

Joan Van Ark was 61 in Diamond Zero as 'The Hemingway Diamond'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 24 2005

Net Games

Joan Van Ark was 59 in Net Games as 'Dr. Klein'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 02 2003

Tornado Warning

Joan Van Ark was 59 in Tornado Warning as 'Mayor McAnders'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 2002

UP, Michigan!

Joan Van Ark was 57 in UP, Michigan! as 'Deborah Michaels'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001

Held for Ransom

Joan Van Ark was 57 in Held for Ransom as 'Nancy Donavan'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 14 2000

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

Loyal Opposition

Joan Van Ark was 54 in Loyal Opposition as 'Vice President Elizabeth Lane'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 08 1998

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

A Mother's Deception

Joan Van Ark was 51 in A Mother's Deception as 'Nora McGill'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 17 1994

In the Shadows, Someone's Watching

Joan Van Ark was 50 in In the Shadows, Someone's Watching

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 04 1993

Tainted Blood

Joan Van Ark was 49 in Tainted Blood as 'Mrs. Drew'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 03 1993

Terror on Track 9

Joan Van Ark was 49 in Terror on Track 9 as 'Leslie Renner'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1992

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

Menu for Murder

Joan Van Ark was 47 in Menu for Murder as 'Julia Alberts'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 04 1990

Night of 100 Stars III

Joan Van Ark was 46 in Night of 100 Stars III as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 21 1990

My First Love

Joan Van Ark was 45 in My First Love as 'Claire Thomas'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1988

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

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

Night of 100 Stars II

Joan Van Ark was 41 in Night of 100 Stars II as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985

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

The Last Dinosaur

Joan Van Ark was 34 in The Last Dinosaur as 'Francesca Banks'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 07 1977

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

Shell Game

Joan Van Ark was 31 in Shell Game as 'Shirley'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1975

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

Big Rose

Joan Van Ark was 30 in Big Rose as 'Nina'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 26 1974

Cyrano

Joan Van Ark was 30 in Cyrano as 'Roxanne (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 06 1974

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

Frogs

Joan Van Ark was 28 in Frogs as 'Karen Crockett'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 1972

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Doom Patrol

Joan Van Ark was 75+ in Doom Patrol as 'Mrs. Franklin'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 15 2019

Celebrity Ghost Stories

Joan Van Ark was 66+ in Celebrity Ghost Stories as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2009

Archer

Joan Van Ark was 66+ in Archer as 'Ruth (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 2009

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

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

Nip/Tuck

Joan Van Ark was 60+ in Nip/Tuck

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 22 2003

Son of the Beach

Joan Van Ark was 56+ in Son of the Beach

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 14 2000

Twice in a Lifetime

Joan Van Ark was 56+ in Twice in a Lifetime

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 25 1999

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

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

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

Santo Bugito

Joan Van Ark was 51+ in Santo Bugito as 'Amelia (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 01 1995

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

Intimate Portrait

Joan Van Ark was 50+ in Intimate Portrait as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993

The Nanny

Joan Van Ark was 50+ in The Nanny as 'Margo Lange'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 1993

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

Knots Landing

Joan Van Ark was 36+ in Knots Landing as 'Valene Ewing'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 27 1979

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

Vega$

Joan Van Ark was 35+ in Vega$

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 20 1978

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

The Waverly Wonders

Joan Van Ark was 35+ in The Waverly Wonders

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 07 1978

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

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

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

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

Quincy, M.E.

Joan Van Ark was 33+ in Quincy, M.E.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976

Wonder Woman

Joan Van Ark was 32+ in Wonder Woman as 'Cassandra Loren'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 1975

Joe Forrester

Joan Van Ark was 32+ in Joe Forrester

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975

Barbary Coast

Joan Van Ark was 32+ in Barbary Coast as 'Eleanor Graham'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1975

Medical Story

Joan Van Ark was 32+ in Medical Story

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 04 1975

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

The Manhunter

Joan Van Ark was 31+ in The Manhunter

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974

Petrocelli

Joan Van Ark was 31+ in Petrocelli

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974

Rhoda

Joan Van Ark was 31+ in Rhoda

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 1974

Firehouse

Joan Van Ark was 30+ in Firehouse

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 11 1974

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

Kojak

Joan Van Ark was 30+ in Kojak as 'Det. Josephine Long'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973

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

Temperatures Rising

Joan Van Ark was 29+ in Temperatures Rising as 'Annie Carlisle'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1972

Cannon

Joan Van Ark was 28+ in Cannon as 'Francine Dexter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971

Great Performances

Joan Van Ark was 27+ in Great Performances as 'Silvia Gala'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971

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

Matt Lincoln

Joan Van Ark was 27+ in Matt Lincoln as 'Katherine'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1970

The Odd Couple

Joan Van Ark was 27+ in The Odd Couple as 'Trudy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1970

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

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

Medical Center

Joan Van Ark was 26+ in Medical Center

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1969

The Mod Squad

Joan Van Ark was 25+ in The Mod Squad

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968

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

Mannix

Joan Van Ark was 24+ in Mannix

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967

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

Ironside

Joan Van Ark was 23+ in Ironside

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967

Felony Squad

Joan Van Ark was 23+ in Felony Squad

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966

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

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

Miss USA

Joan Van Ark was 20+ in Miss USA as 'Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 17 1963

Bonanza

Joan Van Ark was 16+ in Bonanza as 'Annie Laurie Adams'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959

Gunsmoke

Joan Van Ark was 12+ in Gunsmoke as 'Sarah Jean Stryker'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955

Miss Universe

Joan Van Ark was 12+ in Miss Universe as 'Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 22 1955