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Joan Roberts (July 15, 1917 – August 13, 2012) was an American actress, most famous for creating the role of Laurey in the original Broadway production of Oklahoma! in 1943.
Joan Roberts is an American actress who appeared in TV shows like Designing Women, Barnaby Jones and Emergency! She is also a voice-over artist, a writer and the widow of actor Dwayne Hickman.
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Aug 16, 2012 · Joan Roberts, who created the role of the winsome “yeller”-haired heroine, Laurey, in the original Broadway production of “Oklahoma!,” died on Monday in Stamford, Conn. She was 95. Her...
Mar 1, 2024 · Joan Roberts was a versatile and talented performer who starred in Oklahoma!, Follies, and many other shows. She also wrote scripts, columns, and co-authored her husband's autobiography. Learn more about her life, career, and legacy.
Aug 16, 2012 · Joan Roberts, who played Laurey in the 1943 musical, passed away in 2012. She also appeared in other Broadway shows, films and TV shows, and wrote an autobiography.
JOAN ROBERTS - BIOGRAPHY. Joan Roberts was born in Washington, D.C on February 19th and raised in the suburb of McLean, Virginia. She attended West Virginia University and American University majoring in drama and speech.
Oct 19, 2017 · Joan Roberts was the first actress to play Laurey in the 1943 Broadway premiere of Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical Oklahoma! She also appeared in other shows, wrote an autobiography and conducted workshops on singing and voice projection.
