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Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers

Actor · 1933–2014 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

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Biography

Joan Alexandra Molinsky, known professionally as Joan Rivers (June 8, 1933 – September 4, 2014) was an American comedian, actress, writer, producer, and television host. She was noted for her often controversial comedic persona—heavily self-deprecating and sharply acerbic, especially towards celebrities and politicians.

Acted in 49

2010s

  1. 2017

    Mansfield 66/67

    Movie

  2. 2014

    Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend?

    Grandma Doyle

  3. 2013

    Iron Man 3

    Joan Rivers

    70
  4. 2011

    The Smurfs

    Party Guest

    43

  5. Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?

    TV

  6. 2010

    Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps

    Joan Rivers

    60

  7. Hot in Cleveland

    Anka, Self · 1 episode

    73

1990s

  1. 1999

    Goosed

    Blanche

    41

  2. Knitwits Revisited

    Becky (voice)

  3. 1997

    Knitwits

    Becky (voice)

  4. 1996

    Arthur

    Bubby (voice) · 1 episode

    73

  5. Suddenly Susan

    Edie · 3 episodes

    59

  6. E! True Hollywood Story

    TV

  7. 1995

    Napoleon

    Mother Penguin (voice)

    62

  8. Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

    Joan (voice) · 1 episode

    77
  9. 1994

    Tears and Laughter: The Joan and Melissa Rivers Story

    Joan Rivers

  10. Serial Mom

    Joan Rivers

    66
  11. 1992

    Lady Boss

    Bibi Grant · 2 episodes

  12. 1991

    Public Enemy #2

    Joan Rivers

  13. 1990

    How to Murder a Millionaire

    Irma

1980s

  1. 1989

    The Simpsons

    Annie Dubinsky (voice) · 2 episodes

    84

  2. Look Who's Talking

    Julie (voice) (uncredited)

    58
  3. 1988

    LIVE with Kelly and Mark

    TV · 39 Seasons · Talk

    48

  4. Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

    Joan Rivers

  5. 1987

    Spaceballs

    Dot Matrix (voice)

    62

  6. Les Patterson Saves the World

    President Rivers (uncredited)

  7. 1986

    WrestleMania II

    Ring Announcer

  8. 1984

    The Muppets Take Manhattan

    Perfume Saleswoman

    71
  9. 1981

    Lily: Sold Out

    Joan Rivers

  10. 1980

    Siegfried and Roy - Superstars Of Magic

    TV

1950s

  1. 1951

    Mister Universe

    Teenage Girl in Audience

Wrote 13

2010s

  1. 2012

    Joan Rivers: Don't Start with Me

    Writer

2000s

  1. 2006

    Joan Rivers: Before Melissa Pulls the Plug

    Writer

  2. An Audience with Joan Rivers

    Writer

  3. 2004

    Joan Rivers Live at the Apollo

    Writer

  4. Live at the Apollo

    Writer

    73

1990s

  1. 1999

    Knitwits Revisited

    Dialogue

  2. 1997

    Knitwits

    Writer

  3. 1992

    Joan Rivers: Abroad in London

    Writer

1980s

  1. 1988

    Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

    Writer

  2. 1984

    An Audience with Joan Rivers

    Writer

1970s

  1. 1978

    Rabbit Test

    Writer

  2. 1975

    Saturday Night Live

    Writer

    77
  3. 1973

    The Girl Most Likely To...

    Teleplay, Story

Other crew 2

Directed 1

1970s

  1. 1978

    Rabbit Test

    Director

Produced 1

Appearances110

2010s

  1. 2017

    Love, Sweat and Tears

    Self

  2. 2016

    The Last Laugh

    Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

    75
  3. 2014

    Women Aren't Funny

    Self

  4. The Story of The Swimmer

    Self

  5. Late Night with Seth Meyers

    Self · 1 episode

    60

  6. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    Self · 1 episode

    67
  7. 2013

    Deal With It

    Self · 2 episodes

  8. Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

    Self

  9. Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's

    Self

  10. Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley

    Self

    76

  11. Why We Laugh: Funny Women

    Self

  12. The Jeselnik Offensive

    Self · 1 episode

    76
  13. 2012

    Joan Rivers: Don't Start with Me

    Self

  14. Johnny Carson: King of Late Night

    Self

  15. 2011

    Billy on the Street

    Self · 1 episode

    74

  16. Bob Ross: The Happy Painter

    Self (archive footage)

  17. Tower Heist

    Self

    62

  18. The Undefeated

    Self (archive footage)

  19. 2010

    The Talk

    Self · 1 episode

    31

  20. Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

    Self

2000s

  1. 2009

    Celebrity Ghost Stories

    Self · 1 episode

    72

  2. Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers

    Self

  3. Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

    Self - Guest · 5 episodes

    54

  4. Söndagsparty med Filip & Fredrik

    Self · 1 episode

  5. Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

    Self · 1 episode

    65

  6. Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America

    Self - Comedienne · 6 episodes

  7. 2008

    We Are Most Amused

    Self

  8. Celebrity Family Feud

    Self · 1 episode

  9. 2007

    Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

    Self

  10. Say Yes to the Dress

    Self · 1 episode

    61

  11. Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women

    Self

  12. Shrink Rap

    Self · 1 episode

  13. The Graham Norton Show

    Self · 5 episodes

    81
  14. 2006

    More Dawn French's Girls Who Do: Comedy

    Self · 1 episode

  15. The Electric Company's Greatest Hits & Bits

    Self

  16. Joan Rivers: Before Melissa Pulls the Plug

    Self

  17. The Story of Light Entertainment

    Self · 1 episode

  18. An Audience with Joan Rivers

    Self

  19. 2005

    Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List

    Self · 2 episodes

    69

  20. Nigella

    Self · 1 episode

  21. 8 Out of 10 Cats

    Self · 3 episodes

    76

  22. Spaceballs: The Documentary

    Self

  23. 2004

    Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde

    Self

  24. Project Runway

    Self - Guest Judge · 1 episode

    71

  25. The Best of So Graham Norton

    Self (archive footage)

  26. Boston Legal

    Self · 1 episode

    83

  27. Joan Rivers Live at the Apollo

    Self

  28. Live at the Apollo

    Self · 1 episode

    73

  29. Parkinson

    Self - Guest, Self - Guest (archive footage) · 4 episodes

  30. The Soup

    Self · 2 episodes

    77
  31. 2003

    100 Greatest Sexy Moments

    Self

  32. The Ellen DeGeneres Show

    Self · 1 episode

    63

  33. Nip/Tuck

    Self, Joan Rivers · 2 episodes

    76

  34. Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    Self - Guest · 5 episodes

    61
  35. 2002

    Cleavage

    Self

  36. Dawn French's Girls Who Do Comedy

    Self · 3 episodes

  37. V Graham Norton

    Self · 1 episode

  38. Fashion Police

    Host · 28 episodes

  39. The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'

    Self

  40. 2001

    Good Day Live

    Self · 2 episodes

  41. E! True Hollywood Story: Joan Rivers

    Self

1990s

  1. 1998

    Hollywood Squares

    Self - Panelist · 5 episodes

  2. So Graham Norton

    Self - Guest · 1 episode

  3. 1997

    The View

    Self · 13 episodes

    29
  4. 1996

    The Garth Brooks Video Collection, Vol. 2

    Self (We Shall Be Free Music Video)

  5. 1994

    Stonewall 25: Global Voices of Pride and Protest

    Self

  6. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

    Self - Presenter · 1 episode

  7. 1993

    Intimate Portrait

    Self · 1 episode

  8. 1992

    Joan Rivers: Abroad in London

    Self

  9. 1990

    Night of 100 Stars III

    Self

  10. Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years

    Self

1980s

  1. 1989

    The Joan Rivers Show

    Self - Host · 1 episode

  2. 1988

    Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special

    Self

    76
  3. 1987

    The Dame Edna Experience

    Self · 1 episode

  4. 1986

    Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

    Self

  5. 1984

    An Audience with Joan Rivers

    Self

  6. Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas

    Self

  7. 1983

    The Bob Monkhouse Show

    Self · 1 episode

  8. 1982

    Wogan

    Self · 1 episode

  9. 1981

    Entertainment Tonight

    Self · 1 episode

    38

1940s

  1. 1949

    The Emmy Awards

    Self · 1 episode

  2. 1948

    The Ed Sullivan Show

    Self · 9 episodes

    76
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