Portrait of Joanna Merlin

Joanna Merlin

Bio: Joanna Merlin (born Joann Ratner; July 15, 1931) was an American actress and casting director who has worked with Stephen Sondheim and starred in the original Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof. She has written two acting guides and is a faculty member of New York University's graduate acting program
Born: Thu, Jul 16 1931
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Death: Sun, Oct 15 2023
Joanna Merlin is 92 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of MURDER and murder
MURDER and murder
Joanna Merlin would have been no older than 92 in MURDER and murder as 'Doris'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 25 2024
Poster of Active Adults
Active Adults
Joanna Merlin was 86 in Active Adults as 'Miriam'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 21 2017
Poster of Sarah's Key
Sarah's Key
Joanna Merlin was 79 in Sarah's Key as 'Mrs. Rainsferd'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 16 2010
Poster of The Wackness
The Wackness
Joanna Merlin was 76 in The Wackness as 'Grandma Shapiro'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 03 2008
Poster of The Invasion
The Invasion
Joanna Merlin was 76 in The Invasion as 'Joan Kaufman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 2007
Poster of The Jimmy Show
The Jimmy Show
Joanna Merlin was 70 in The Jimmy Show as 'Emily'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 16 2002
Poster of Witness Protection
Witness Protection
Joanna Merlin was 68 in Witness Protection as 'Cindy's Mother'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 11 1999
Poster of City of Angels
City of Angels
Joanna Merlin was 66 in City of Angels as 'Teresa Messinger'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1998
Poster of The Prosecutors
The Prosecutors
Joanna Merlin was 65 in The Prosecutors as 'Jewel'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 02 1996
Poster of Two Bits
Two Bits
Joanna Merlin was 64 in Two Bits as 'Guendolina'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 22 1995
Poster of Mr. Wonderful
Mr. Wonderful
Joanna Merlin was 62 in Mr. Wonderful as 'Loretta'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1993
Poster of Love, Honor & Obey: The Last Mafia Marriage
Love, Honor & Obey: The Last Mafia Marriage
Joanna Merlin was 61 in Love, Honor & Obey: The Last Mafia Marriage as 'Rose Profaci'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 23 1993
Poster of Class Action
Class Action
Joanna Merlin was 59 in Class Action as 'Estelle Ward'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1991
Poster of Murder in Black and White
Murder in Black and White
Joanna Merlin was 58 in Murder in Black and White as 'Dr. Bromberg'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 07 1990
Poster of Mystic Pizza
Mystic Pizza
Joanna Merlin was 57 in Mystic Pizza as 'Mrs. Arujo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 13 1988
Poster of Prince of Darkness
Prince of Darkness
Joanna Merlin was 56 in Prince of Darkness as 'Bag Lady'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1987
Poster of The Killing Fields
The Killing Fields
Joanna Merlin was 53 in The Killing Fields as 'Schanberg's Sister'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1984
Poster of Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number
Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number
Joanna Merlin was 51 in Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number
Movie Released: Sun, May 22 1983
Poster of Baby It's You
Baby It's You
Joanna Merlin was 51 in Baby It's You as 'Mrs. Rosen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1983
Poster of Love Child
Love Child
Joanna Merlin was 51 in Love Child as 'Mrs. Sturgis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1982
Poster of Starstruck
Starstruck
Joanna Merlin was 50 in Starstruck as 'Inez Marin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 14 1981
Poster of Fame
Fame
Joanna Merlin was 48 in Fame as 'Miss Berg'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 16 1980
Poster of Nurse
Nurse
Joanna Merlin was 48 in Nurse as 'Nan Riley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 09 1980
Poster of All That Jazz
All That Jazz
Joanna Merlin was 48 in All That Jazz as 'Nurse Pierce'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 16 1979
Poster of The Last Tenant
The Last Tenant
Joanna Merlin was 46 in The Last Tenant as 'Mrs. Farelli'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 25 1978
Poster of Hester Street
Hester Street
Joanna Merlin was 44 in Hester Street as 'Jake's Landlady'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 19 1975
Poster of The Power and the Glory
The Power and the Glory
Joanna Merlin was 31 in The Power and the Glory
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1963
Poster of Weddings and Babies
Weddings and Babies
Joanna Merlin was 29 in Weddings and Babies as 'Josie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 05 1960
Poster of The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments
Joanna Merlin was 25 in The Ten Commandments as 'Jethro's Daughter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1956

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Good Wife
The Good Wife
Joanna Merlin was 78+ in The Good Wife as 'Loni Goslin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of The Jury
The Jury
Joanna Merlin was 72+ in The Jury
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 08 2004
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Joanna Merlin was 68+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Lena Petrovsky'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of New York Undercover
New York Undercover
Joanna Merlin was 63+ in New York Undercover
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1994
Poster of In a Child's Name
In a Child's Name
Joanna Merlin was 60+ in In a Child's Name as 'Frances Silvano'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 17 1991
Poster of Baby Talk
Baby Talk
Joanna Merlin was 59+ in Baby Talk as 'Gina'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 08 1991
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Joanna Merlin was 59+ in Law & Order as 'Deirdre Powell, Defense Attorney Carla Bowman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Northern Exposure
Northern Exposure
Joanna Merlin was 58+ in Northern Exposure
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 12 1990
Poster of American Experience
American Experience
Joanna Merlin was 57+ in American Experience as 'Family Member (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1988
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Joanna Merlin was 55+ in L.A. Law as 'A.D.A. Ellen Kennedy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
Joanna Merlin was 54+ in Amazing Stories as 'Marie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Another World
Another World
Joanna Merlin was 32+ in Another World
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 04 1964
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Joanna Merlin was 27+ in Naked City as 'Gloria Werminski'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958