Biography
Joan Alexandra Molinsky, known professionally as Joan Rivers (June 8, 1933 – September 4, 2014) ,was an American comedian, actress, writer, producer, and television host. She was noted for her often controversial comedic persona—heavily self-deprecating and sharply acerbic, especially towards celebrities and politicians.
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
Live at the Apollo
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
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