Joanne Gilbert

Joanne Gilbert (born July 17, 1932) is an American television and film actress.[1]

Joanne Gilbert
Born (1932-07-17) July 17, 1932
Chicago, Illinois
OccupationActress
Years active1953-1966
Spouse(s)Danny Arnold (1955-1956)[1]
Edward Rissien (1958-1964)[1]

Biography

Gilbert was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Hollywood, California.[2] She is the daughter of American lyricist Ray Gilbert[3] who is best known for writing the lyrics of the song Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah.

She pursued an unsuccessful career as a fashion model in New York City, and then moved back to California, performing as a nightclub singer before becoming a film actress.[2] Her movies include Red Garters starring Rosemary Clooney and Jack Carson,[4] and The Great Man.[5]

She has been married to Edward Louis Rissien and actor/producer Danny Arnold, and is the step-daughter of actress Janis Paige.

Selected filmography

References

  1. "Joanne Gilbert". IMDb. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  2. "Hollywood Clotheshorse". Life magazine. February 15, 1954. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  3. Carroll, Harrison (January 4, 1955). "Behind the Scenes in Hollywood". The Dispatch. Lexington, NC. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  4. Crowther, Bosley (March 27, 1954). "Two New Films Arrive Here". New York Times. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  5. Crowther, Bosley (January 2, 1957). "Screen: The Great Man". New York Times. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
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