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Joan Blondell

Joan Blondell

Actor · born 30 August 1906 · New York City, New York, USA

Rose Joan Blondell (August 30, 1906 – December 25, 1979) was an American actress.

After winning a beauty pageant, Blondell embarked upon a film career. Establishing herself as a sexy wisecracking blonde, she was a pre-Code staple of Warner Brothers and appeared in more than 100 movies and television productions. She was most active in films during the 1930s, and during this time she co-starred with Glenda Farrell in nine films, in which the duo portrayed gold-diggers. Blondell continued acting for the rest of her life, often in small character roles or supporting television roles. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her work in The Blue Veil (1951).

Where to start: Opening Night (1977).

As actor 119

TV shows 12

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Joan Blondell movie?

By viewer score, Opening Night (1977) at 7.6/10.

What are Joan Blondell’s most popular movies?

Grease, The Public Enemy, The Cincinnati Kid.

How many movies has Joan Blondell made?

119 films on TMDB, 119 as actor.

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