Biography
Joan Alexandra Molinsky, known professionally as Joan Rivers, was an American comedian, actress, producer, writer and television host. She was noted for her blunt, often controversial comedic persona that was heavily self-deprecating and acerbic, especially towards celebrities and politicians, delivered in her signature New York accent. She is considered a pioneer of women in comedy. She received an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award, as well as nomination for a Tony Award.
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Awards & recognition
- Daytime Emmy Award — Outstanding Talk Show Host · 1990
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame · 1989
- Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year · 1984
- Tony Award — Best Actress in a Play · 1994 · nominated
Filmography50+ titles
Dark Side of Comedy
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Love, Sweat and Tears
Curb Your Enthusiasm
The Simpsons
Boston Legal
Disclosure
The Carol Burnett Show
Hollywood Squares
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
Beastie Boys Story
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
The Jeselnik Offensive
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Shrek 2
The Electric Company
The Swimmer
Why We Laugh: Funny Women
Bob Ross: The Happy Painter
Hot in Cleveland
The Graham Norton Show
8 Out of 10 Cats
Nip/Tuck
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
Say Yes to the Dress
The Last Laugh
Arthur
Iron Man 3
Live at the Apollo
Less Than Perfect
Spaceballs
Saturday Night Live
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
The Dick Cavett Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Super Models
Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley
Serial Mom
Here's Lucy
Joan Rivers: Don't Start with Me
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Billy on the Street
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
Project Runway
Look Who's Talking
First Daughter
Napoleon
Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's