Joan White was an American actress, best known for her roles in As You Like It, BBC Sunday-Night Theatre, and Tons of Money. Born on December 3, 1909, in Alexandria, Egypt, she enjoyed a long career in theater and film until her passing on June 8, 1999.
Personal and Family Life
Joan White was married three times to A.P. Moore, Robert Grose, and J.V. Beanes, from whom she later divorced. She was the mother of two daughters, including Judy Staber, who has made a name in pantomimes in the USA. Joan also had a daughter, Susannah Slater, living in London. Joan was active in the arts community, working with organizations such as TACT, and helped train young drama graduates through her theater school.
Death and Legacy
Joan White passed away on June 8, 1999, at Denville Hall in Northwood, London, UK. Her contributions to theater and film, as well as her dedication to training young actors, left a lasting impression on the arts community. Her daughter Judy has since written extensively about Joan’s life, highlighting her mother’s significant impact on the performing arts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| A Girl Must Live | 1939-09-24 | College inmate |
| Admirals All | 1935-01-01 | Prudence Stallybrass |
| The Weaker Sex | 1948-10-11 | |
| As You Like It | 1936-09-02 | Phoebe |
| Blithe Spirit | 1966-12-07 | Mrs. Bradman |
| One Way Out | 1989-09-10 | Mary |
| 24 Hours in a Woman’s Life | 1961-03-20 | Lucy Lester |
| The Citadel | 1960-02-19 | Mrs. Page |
| Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans | 1957-04-03 | Laura |
| Jeeves and Wooster | 1990-04-22 | Old Woman |