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Biography - A Short Wiki
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Joan Van Ark is a legendary American actress and director. The actress is known for her role as Valene Ewing on soap opera Knots Landing. Van is the life member of the Actors Studio. In 1996, she made her Broadway debut with Barefoot in the Park. Joan has natural blonde hair. She is the sister of Carol Kuykendall.
Career Highlights
Joan Van Ark has been very successful throughout the years.
The actress started her professional career with Guthrie Theatre in Moliere’s The Miser. She works opposite Hume Cronyn and Zoie Caldwell. The next play of actress was Death of a Salesman at the Guthrie. Joan cast in Barefoot in the Park, which was directed by Mike Nichols. In 1971, she worked in The School for Wives. The actress signed a deal with Universal Studios.
Family and Personal Life
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On February 01, 1966, she married John Marchall, which was the former reporter of the KNBC-TV. The couple’s first child Vanessa Marshall was born on October 19, 1969.
Husband's/Spouse's Name | John Marshall |
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Children/Kids | Yes ( Vanessa Marshall ) |
Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
Civil Status | Married |
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Net Worth, Nationality and Other Facts
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Full/Real Name | Joan Van Ark |
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Gender (Biological) | Female |
Age (as of today) | 80 years |
Date of Birth | June 16, 1943 |
Place of Birth | New York City, New York, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.65 m, 5 feet 5 inches |
Weight | 55 kg, 121.5 lbs |
Net Worth / Wealth | $12 million |
Occupation | Actress |
Height, Weight, and Age
Joan Van Ark's height is pretty average measuring 1.65 m. Joan Van Ark weighs 55 kg. Being born on June 16, 1943, translates to an age of 80 years as of todays date (July 10, 2023).
Quotes
I didn’t even know Michele before we started the show but we became great friends, and still are.
Joan Van Ark
When I become the village idiot, or at least, it starts to become a joke, you can’t do that much longer.
Joan Van Ark
Knots was about the relationships that were built over many years.
Joan Van Ark
When you’re on a long running series, you reach a very rarefied, high oxygen area and after a while to keep a show on the air they have to make some very drastic changes.
Joan Van Ark
When I’m not involved in an acting job I try to run 10 miles a day.
Joan Van Ark