Joan Banks was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Cry Danger, Hazel, and Mister Cory. She was born on October 30, 1918, in New York City, New York, USA, and passed away on January 18, 1998, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Joan Banks was married to fellow actor Frank Lovejoy, with whom she had two children. After Lovejoy’s death in 1962, she later married Allan Raymond Johnson in 1969, who was the Chairman of the Board of Saks Fifth Avenue. Joan adopted her husband’s surname, and she was also recognized for her work as a voice-over artist, participating prominently in the 1930s radio series “Gangbusters.”
Death and Legacy
Joan Banks died on January 18, 1998, from lung cancer. Her contributions to both film and radio remain significant, with her performances cherished by audiences. Banks is remembered for her talents in the entertainment industry, particularly for her compelling voice work and screen presence.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Cry Danger | 1951-02-23 | Alice Fletcher |
| My Pal Gus | 1952-12-01 | Ivy Tolliver |
| Mister Cory | 1957-02-23 | Lily |
| Bright Victory | 1951-08-01 | Janet Grayson |
| Return to Peyton Place | 1961-05-05 | Mrs. Humphries |
| Let’s Make Love | 1960-09-08 | Secretary (uncredited) |
| Washington Story | 1952-07-01 | Mrs. Vatek |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Karen Alder |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955-10-02 | Margaret |
| Hazel | 1961-09-28 | Francesca Kettering |
| Private Secretary | 1953-02-01 | |
| National Velvet | 1960-09-18 | |
| Wanted: Dead or Alive | 1958-09-06 | Clara Hood |
| The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis | 1959-09-29 | |
| Bewitched | 1964-09-17 | |
| Hawaiian Eye | 1959-10-07 | |
| Philip Marlowe | 1959-10-06 | |
| Richard Diamond, Private Detective | 1957-07-01 | Lee Swinnerton |
| The Millionaire | 1955-01-19 | Ruth Ferris Carson |
| Dick Powell’s Zane Grey Theatre | 1956-10-05 | Melanie Fleming |
| The DuPont Show with June Allyson | 1959-09-21 | June |
| I Love Lucy | 1951-10-15 | Eleanor Harris |
| Four Star Playhouse | 1952-09-25 | Madeline |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Valerie Brewster, Mrs. Manley, Rhonda Houseman, Nellie Conway |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955-10-02 | Lee |
| The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show | 1950-10-12 | Alice Rogers |
| Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer | 1958-01-07 | Sandra Ryan |
| December Bride | 1954-10-04 | Mary Lou Bigelow |