Jo Farkas was an American actress who is best known for My Best Friend’s Wedding, Tank Girl, and Good Burger. Born on May 1, 1927, in Boston, Massachusetts, she passed away on May 28, 2023, in Studio City, California.
Personal and Family Life
Jo Farkas was born as Josanne Ginzberg. Before her acting career, she worked as a school psychologist and later decided to pursue acting. In 1990, she moved to Los Angeles, where she focused on her passion for performing.
Death and Legacy
Jo Farkas died on May 28, 2023, after a lengthy illness. She left behind a legacy as a versatile actress who contributed to both film and television throughout her career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Boxing Day | 2012-09-02 | Rosemary |
| Out of Darkness | 1994-01-16 | Woman #2 |
| Tank Girl | 1995-03-31 | Sand Hermit |
| Dead in the Water | 1991-12-04 | Manager’s Wife |
| Forget Paris | 1995-05-19 | Angry Fan |
| My Best Friend’s Wedding | 1997-06-19 | Loony Woman |
| Good Burger | 1997-07-25 | Elderly Lady |
| The Next Big Thing | 2016-07-04 | Ms. Levinson |
| Weeds | 2005-08-07 | Bubbie |
| Angie Tribeca | 2016-01-17 | Old Lady Victim |
| AJ and the Queen | 2020-01-10 | Mrs. Sweeney |
| Superstore | 2015-11-30 | Opal |
| Dream Corp LLC | 2016-10-23 | Louise |
| Brooklyn Nine-Nine | 2013-09-17 | Louise Mindar |
| American Horror Story | 2011-10-05 | Phyllis Landecker |