Joyce Mathews was an American actress known for her roles in “Sudden Money,” “$1000 a Touchdown,” and “Mister Universe.” Born on December 5, 1919, in New York City, she had a significant impact on the film industry during her career.
Personal and Family Life
Joyce Mathews had a colorful personal life, being married seven times to five different husbands. Among them were notable figures like Milton Berle, to whom she was married twice and with whom she adopted a daughter named Victoria. Throughout her relationships, her colorful personality often attracted media attention, contributing to her fame beyond just her acting roles.
Death and Legacy
Joyce Mathews passed away on January 17, 1999, in Laguna Beach, California. Her legacy as a prominent actress from the early days of film lives on through her notable performances, and she is remembered for her contributions to the entertainment industry as well as her intriguing personal story.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Sudden Money | 1939-03-31 | Yolo |
| College Holiday | 1936-12-19 | Dancer |
| Wells Fargo | 1937-12-31 | Pioneer Girl |
| Cocoanut Grove | 1938-05-20 | Girl |
| Honeymoon in Bali | 1939-09-29 | Girl with Umbrella (uncredited) |
| $1,000 a Touchdown | 1939-10-04 | Lorelei |
| Sing, You Sinners | 1938-09-02 | Hat-Check Girl (uncredited) |
| Mister Universe | 1951-01-10 | Maroni’s Moll |
| The Way of All Flesh | 1940-07-05 | Telegraph Girl |
| Cafe Society | 1939-03-03 | Girl |
| All Women Have Secrets | 1939-12-15 | Peggy |
| Say It in French | 1938-11-25 | Girl |
| Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood No. 6 | 1942-10-05 | |
| The Barkleys of Broadway | 1949-05-04 | Genevieve |
| Million Dollar Legs | 1939-07-13 | Bunny Maxwell |
| Jewel Robbery | 1932-07-08 | Maid (uncredited) |
| A Double Life | 1947-12-25 | |
| Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife | 1938-03-25 | (uncredited) |
| True Confession | 1937-12-24 | Girl in Cocktail Lounge (uncredited) |
| Midnight | 1939-03-24 | Girl (uncredited) |