Joan Dixon was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Roadblock, Bunco Squad, and Experiment Alcatraz. She was born Dollie Joan Johnson on June 6, 1930, in Norfolk, Virginia, and passed away on February 20, 1992, in Los Angeles, California, due to heart disease.
Personal and Family Life
Joan Dixon had a tumultuous personal life, including two brief marriages. Her first marriage to Theodore Samuel Briskin lasted only three weeks, followed by a long and contentious divorce. She later married William Driskill, but that union was short-lived as well, ending in divorce just three months later.
Career
Throughout her career, Joan Dixon was known for her significant contributions to film and television during the early 1950s. She was put under contract with RKO Radio Pictures with the hope of creating a star similar to Jane Greer, who had a rocky relationship with studio head Howard Hughes.
Death and Legacy
Joan Dixon died on February 20, 1992, in Los Angeles, California. Despite the challenges in her personal life, her work in film and television remains remembered among classic cinema enthusiasts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Roadblock | 1951-09-17 | Diane Morley |
| Experiment Alcatraz | 1950-11-21 | Lt. Joan McKenna |
| Bunco Squad | 1950-09-01 | Grace Bradshaw / Bride in Film |
| Desert Passage | 1952-05-29 | Emily Bryce |
| Law of the Badlands | 1951-02-24 | Velvet |
| Captain John Smith and Pocahontas | 1953-11-20 | Indian Maiden (uncredited) |
| Gunplay | 1951-07-23 | Terry Blake |
| Pistol Harvest | 1951-08-30 | Felice Moran |
| Hot Lead | 1951-09-30 | Gail Martin |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955-10-02 | Jealous Girl |