Joan Tetzel
Joan Margaret Tetzel (born June 21, 1921 in New York City , New York , USA , † October 31, 1977 in Sussex , England ) was an American actress.
Life
Joan Tetzel began her career in the theater and Broadway . In 1946 she made her film debut alongside Jennifer Jones in the film Duel in der Sonne , and a year later she appeared in the Alfred Hitchcock film The Paradin Case . Both films were shot by David O. Selznick . In contrast to the stage, where Tetzel celebrated many successes, she could not establish herself as a well-known film actress on a permanent basis. From the 1950s onwards, it was only seen in television productions. In 1965 she shot her last movie, her last role on television was in 1976 in the crime series Make-Up and Pistols with Angie Dickinson .
Joan Tetzel was married twice, most recently from 1949 until her death to the actor Oskar Homolka . Tetzel died of cancer at the age of 56 in Sussex, England.
Filmography (selection)
- 1946: Duel in the Sun (Duel in the Sun)
- 1947: The Paradine Case (The Paradine Case)
- 1950: Thelma Jordon criminal case (The File on Thelma Jordon)
- 1954: Hell Below Zero
- 1957: Smoking Colts ( Gunsmoke ; TV series, 1 episode)
- 1958: Alfred Hitchcock Presents ( Alfred Hitchcock Presents ; TV series, 1 episode)
- 1963: Perry Mason (TV series, 1 episode)
- 1965: Joy in the Morning
- 1976: Make-up and pistols ( Police Woman ; TV series, 1 episode)
Web links
- Joan Tetzel in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Joan Tetzel in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Tetzel, Joan |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Tetzel, Joan Margaret (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | US-american actress |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 21, 1921 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City , New York , USA |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 31, 1977 |
| Place of death | Sussex , England |