Joan Vohs

Joan Vohs
Born July 30, 1927
St Albans, New York, United States
Died June 4, 2001 (aged 73)
Tarzana, California
United States
Other names Joan Vohs Stephens
Occupation Actress, Model
Years active 1949–1969 (film & TV)

Joan Vohs (1927–2001) was an American model and film and television actress.[1]

Early years

Vohs was a native of St. Albans, Queens, in New York City,[2] the daughter of Mr. and Mrs William Vohs, who also had two younger daughters.[3] She danced with The Rockettes before becoming an actress.[4] She later danced with Agnes DeMille's troupe and became a Conover model.[3]

Film

Vohs made her movie debut in Girls School for Columbia Pictures.[3]

Television

Vohs was an occasional hostess on the program Faith of Our Children.[5] She also appeared on several episodes of Fireside Theater[3] and on Bachelor Father, Family Affair, Maverick, and Perry Mason, among other programs.[6]

Personal life

Vohs married John Stephens in 1952. They had one son, William, and one daughter, Laurie.[7] She was an active Sunday school teacher.[8]

Death

Vohs died June 4, 2001 of heart failure, in Tarzana, California.[6] She was survived by her husband, son, daughter, sister, and grandson.[8]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ↑ Pitts p.113
  2. ↑ "Joan Vohs Autograph For 'Fort Ti' Patrons". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. May 28, 1953. p. 4. Retrieved July 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "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.
  4. ↑ Heimer, Mel (July 18, 1956). "Rockettes in Retirement". Marysville Journal-Tribune. p. 3. Retrieved July 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ "(TV listing)". The San Bernardino County Sun. April 21, 1957. p. 10. Retrieved July 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. 1 2 "Joan Vohs Stephens". Indiana Gazette. June 12, 2001. p. 4. Retrieved July 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ↑ Mutti-Mewse, Howard (June 14, 2001). "Joan Vohs". Joan Vohs. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
  8. 1 2 "Joan Vohs dies at 73, was a model, Rockette, actress". The Daily Gazette. June 11, 2001. p. B7. Retrieved 25 July 2015.

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