Joan Vohs
Joan Vohs (July 30, 1927 – June 4, 2001) was an American model and film and television actress.[1][2]
Joan Vohs | |
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| Born | July 30, 1927 St. Albans, Queens, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | June 4, 2001 (aged 73) Tarzana, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Joan Vohs Stephens Elinor Joan Vohs |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1949–1969 |
| Spouse(s) | John G. Stephens (m. 1952) |
| Children | 2 |
Early years
Vohs was a native of St. Albans, Queens, in New York City,[3] the daughter of Mr. and Mrs William Vohs, who also had two younger daughters.[4][5]
She danced with The Rockettes before becoming an actress.[6] She later danced with Agnes DeMille's troupe and became a Connover model.[4][7]
Career
Vohs made her movie debut in Girls School for Columbia Pictures.[4] She was an occasional hostess on the program Faith of Our Children.[8]
She appeared on several episodes of Fireside Theater[4] and on Bachelor Father, Family Affair, Maverick, and Perry Mason, among other programs.[9]
Personal life
Vohs married John Stephens in 1952. They had one son, William, and one daughter, Laurie.[10] She was an active Sunday school teacher.[11]
Death
Vohs died on June 4, 2001, of heart failure in Tarzana, California, aged 73.[12][9] She was survived by her husband, son, daughter, sister, and grandson.[11]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | My Dream Is Yours | Party Guest | Uncredited |
| 1949 | The Girl from Jones Beach | Model | Uncredited |
| 1949 | It's a Great Feeling | Model | Uncredited |
| 1949 | Yes Sir, That's My Baby | Mrs. Flugeldorfer | |
| 1949 | The Inspector General | Peasant Girl | Uncredited |
| 1950 | Dangerous Inheritance | ||
| 1950 | Girls' School | Jane Ellen | |
| 1950 | County Fair | Phyllis | Uncredited |
| 1951 | Royal Wedding | Dancer in Haiti Number | Uncredited |
| 1951 | As You Were | Sgt. Peggy P. Hopper | |
| 1951 | I'll See You In My Dreams | Chorine | Uncredited |
| 1953 | The Girl in Room 17 | Vicke Webb | |
| 1953 | Fort Ti | Fortune Mallory | |
| 1953 | Vice Squad | Vickie Webb | |
| 1953 | Crazylegs | Ruth Stahmer | |
| 1954 | Sabrina | Gretchen Van Horn | |
| 1954 | Cry Vengeance | Lily Arnold | |
| 1955 | Fort Yuma | Melanie Crown | |
| 1956 | Terror at Midnight | Susan Lang | |
| 1957 | Lure of the Swamp | Cora Payne |
References
- Pitts p.113
- Mutti-Mewse, Howard (13 June 2001). "Joan Vohs". The Independent. independent.co.uk. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
- "Joan Vohs Autograph For 'Fort Ti' Patrons". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. May 28, 1953. p. 4. Retrieved July 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Former St. Albans Girl Uses Her Real Name in the Movies". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. August 19, 1953. p. 8. Retrieved July 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- Kowalski, Eileen (July 25, 2001). "Joan Vohs". Variety. variety.com. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
- Heimer, Mel (July 18, 1956). "Rockettes in Retirement". Marysville Journal-Tribune. p. 3. Retrieved July 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- OLIVER, MYRNA (June 11, 2001). "Joan Vohs; Actress in 1950s TV, Movies". The Los Angeles Times. articles.latimes.com. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
- "(TV listing)". The San Bernardino County Sun. April 21, 1957. p. 10. Retrieved July 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Joan Vohs Stephens". Indiana Gazette. June 12, 2001. p. 4. Retrieved July 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- Mutti-Mewse, Howard (June 14, 2001). "Joan Vohs". Joan Vohs. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
- "Joan Vohs dies at 73, was a model, Rockette, actress". The Daily Gazette. June 11, 2001. p. B7. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
- "Joan Vohs Stephens dies, film and television actress". Deseret News. deseretnews.com. June 12, 2001.
Bibliography
- Pitts, Michael R. Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films. McFarland, 2012.
