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Joan Van Ark
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In short · Acting since 1972, 5 decades active, 27 credits.
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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.
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26 credits
Doom Patrol(2019)
Mrs. Franklin (1 Episode)
TV
Psycho Wedding Crasher(2017)
Aunt Daisy
Film
Watercolor Postcards(2013)
Momma
Film
Channels(2008)
Megan Phillips
FilmDiamond Zero(2005)
The Hemingway Diamond
Film
Tornado Warning(2002)
Mayor McAnders
Film
It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown(2000)
Secretary
Film
The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air(2000)
Jewel Pemberton (1 Episode)
TV
Loyal Opposition(1998)
Vice President Elizabeth Lane
Film
Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac(1997)
Valene Ewing
TV
Santo Bugito(1995)
Amelia
TV
Dumb and Dumber(1995)
Aunt Bea
TV
Tainted Blood(1993)
Mrs. Drew
Film
Terror on Track 9(1992)
Leslie Renner
Film
Always Remember I Love You(1990)
Martha Mendham
Film
Red Flag: The Ultimate Game(1981)
Marie
Film
Thundarr the Barbarian(1980)
Captain Corden
TV
Spider-Woman(1979)
Jessica Drew
TV
Knots Landing(1979)
Valene Ewing
TV
The Last Dinosaur(1977)
Francesca 'Frankie' Banks
Film
We've Got Each Other(1977)
Dee Dee Baldwin
TV
Quark(1977)
Princess Libido
TV
Shell Game(1975)
Shirley
Film
Firehouse(1974)
Cynthia
TV
Frogs(1972)
Karen Crockett
FilmTemperatures Rising(1972)
Nurse Annie Carlisle
TV
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- Beverly Hills RoyalSelf · 2015
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