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Joan Rivers

Born June 8, 1933
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Died Sept. 4, 2014, aged 81

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.

142 titles
52 Acting
13 Writing
2 Crew

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Acting (52)

Iron Man 3 (2013)

Joan Rivers

Shrek 2 (2004)

Joan Rivers (voice)

The Simpsons (1989)

Annie Dubinsky (voice)

The Smurfs (2011)

Party Guest

Spaceballs (1987)

Dot Matrix (voice)

Look Who's Talking (1989)

Julie (voice) (uncredited)

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010)

Joan Rivers

First Daughter (2004)

Joan Rivers

Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)

Joan Rivers

Serial Mom (1994)

Joan Rivers

Nip/Tuck (2003)

Joan Rivers

The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

Perfume Saleswoman

The Swimmer (1968)

Joan

The Love Boat (1977)

Allison Newman

Arthur (1996)

Bubby (voice)

Hot in Cleveland (2010)

Anka

Dave the Barbarian (2004)

Ghost Mom (voice) / Queen Zonthara (voice)

Napoleon (1995)

Mother Penguin (voice)

E! True Hollywood Story (1996)

Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend? (2014)

Grandma Doyle

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995)

Joan (voice)

Suddenly Susan (1996)

Edie

WrestleMania II (1986)

Ring Announcer

Less than Perfect (2002)

Louise

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Here's Lucy (1968)

Joan Reynolds

The Electric Company (1971)

Letterman Narrator (voice)

Rabbit Test (1978)

Second Nurse

Live at the Apollo (2004)

Intern (2000)

Dolly Bellows

Les Patterson Saves the World (1987)

President Rivers (uncredited)

Whispers: An Elephant's Tale (2000)

Spike (voice)

Another World (1964)

Meredith Dunston

Mansfield 66/67 (2017)

Spaceballs: The Animated Series (2008)

Dot Matrix (voice)

Goosed (1999)

Blanche

I'm with Her (2003)

Joan Rivers

How to Murder a Millionaire (1990)

Irma

Happy Birthday, Las Vegas (1977)

Mister Universe (1951)

Teenage Girl in Audience

Tears and Laughter: The Joan and Melissa Rivers Story (1994)

Joan Rivers

Lily: Sold Out (1981)

Joan Rivers

Needles and Pins (1973)

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz (1988)

Joan Rivers

Lady Boss (1992)

Bibi Grant

Public Enemy #2 (1991)

Joan Rivers

Siegfried and Roy - Superstars Of Magic (1980)

The Jim Nabors Hour (1969)

Growing Up Barnard (2011)

Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best? (2011)

Knitwits (1997)

Becky (voice)

Knitwits Revisited (1999)

Becky (voice)

My Name is Jackie Beat (2006)

Writing (13)

The Girl Most Likely To... (1973)

Teleplay / Story

Rabbit Test (1978)

Live at the Apollo (2004)

Joan Rivers: Don't Start with Me (2012)

An Audience with Joan Rivers (1984)

An Audience with Joan Rivers (2006)

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz (1988)

Joan Rivers: Before Melissa Pulls the Plug (2006)

Joan Rivers Live at the Apollo (2004)

Joan Rivers: (Still A) Live at the London Palladium (2005)

Joan Rivers: Abroad in London (1992)

Knitwits (1997)

Knitwits Revisited (1999)

Dialogue

Crew (2)

Tower Heist (2011)

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Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995)

Additional Writing

Directing (1)

Rabbit Test (1978)

Production (1)

Why We Laugh: Funny Women (2013)

Executive production

Creation (1)

Husbands, Wives & Lovers (1978)

Appearances (91)

Tower Heist (2011)

Self

Nip/Tuck (2003)

Self

Boston Legal (2004)

Self

Beastie Boys Story (2020)

Self (archive footage)

Disclosure (2020)

Self (archive footage)

Hot in Cleveland (2010)

Self

Project Runway (2004)

Self - Guest Judge

The Carol Burnett Show (1967)

Self / Self - Guest / Various Characters

Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special (1988)

Self

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010)

Self

Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields (2023)

Self (archive footage)

Say Yes to the Dress (2007)

Self

Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers (2009)

Self

Billy on the Street (2011)

Self

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007)

Self

The Flip Wilson Show (1970)

Self

Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed (2023)

Self (archive footage)

The Last Laugh (2016)

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Women Aren't Funny (2014)

Self

Johnny Carson: King of Late Night (2012)

Self

Live at the Apollo (2004)

Self

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It (2021)

Self (archive footage)

Dark Side of Comedy (2022)

Self (archive footage)

Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's (2013)

Self

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Joan Rivers: Don't Start with Me (2012)

Self

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise (2013)

Self

The Jeselnik Offensive (2013)

Self

Bob Ross: The Happy Painter (2011)

Self (archive footage)

The Super Models (2023)

Self (archive footage)

The Undefeated (2011)

Self (archive footage)

Celebrity Family Feud (2008)

Self

The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up (2022)

Self (archive footage)

Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley (2013)

Self

Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (2005)

Self

Last Comic Standing (2003)

Self

The Emmy Awards (1949)

Self

Hollywood Squares (1998)

Self - Panelist

Kraft Music Hall (1958)

Self

The Dame Edna Experience (1987)

Self

The Midnight Special (1972)

Self

Cleavage (2002)

Self

Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years (1990)

Self

Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas (1984)

Self

Intimate Portrait (1993)

Self

Dawn French's Girls Who Do Comedy (2002)

Self

Dinah! (1974)

Self

Miss USA (1963)

Self - Commentator

Nigella (2005)

Self

Night of 100 Stars III (1990)

Self

The Story of Light Entertainment (2006)

Self

Why We Laugh: Funny Women (2013)

Self

100 Greatest Sexy Moments (2003)

Self

An Audience with Joan Rivers (1984)

Self

Comic Relief '90 (1990)

Self

E! True Hollywood Story: Joan Rivers (2001)

Self

Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde (2004)

Self

John Candy: Comic Spirit (2005)

Self

Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special (1986)

Self

Love, Sweat and Tears (2017)

Self

The Electric Company's Greatest Hits & Bits (2006)

Self

The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' (2002)

Self

We Are Most Amused (2008)

Self

An Audience with Joan Rivers (2006)

Self

Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip (1979)

Self

Hootenanny a Go-Go (1965)

Self

Joan Rivers: Before Melissa Pulls the Plug (2006)

Self

Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America (2009)

Self - Comedienne

Parkinson at 50 (2021)

Self (archive footage)

Sylvester: Mighty Real (2002)

Self (archive footage)

The Pearl Bailey Show (1971)

Self

Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack (2008)

Herself - Hijacker

Commitment to Life (2023)

Self (archive footage)

Deal With It (2013)

Self

Joan Rivers at the BBC (2024)

Self (archive footage)

Joan Rivers Live at the Apollo (2004)

Self

Joan Rivers: (Still A) Live at the London Palladium (2005)

Self

Joan Rivers: Abroad in London (1992)

Self

Live at Mister Kelly's (2021)

Self

Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women (2007)

Self

More Dawn French's Girls Who Do: Comedy (2006)

Self

Rosa Does Joan (1992)

Herself

Spaceballs: The Documentary (2005)

Self

Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy (2024)

Self (archive footage)

Stonewall 25: Global Voices of Pride and Protest (1994)

Self

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (1994)

Self - Presenter

The 50 Greatest Comedy Films (2006)

Self

The Best of So Graham Norton (2004)

Self (archive footage)

The Garth Brooks Video Collection, Vol. 2 (1996)

Self (We Shall Be Free Music Video)

The Story of The Swimmer (2014)

Self

Untitled Joan Rivers Documentary

Self (archive footage)

Vanilla Ice Archive (2012)

Self (archive footage)