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Joan Van Ark (born June 16, 1943) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Valene Ewing on the primetime soap opera Knots Landing. A life member of The Actors Studio, she made her Broadway debut in 1966 in Barefoot in the Park.
Joan Van Ark is a versatile and award-winning actress who starred in Dallas, Knots Landing and many other TV shows and movies. She also has a long career in theater, voice acting and directing, and is married to John Marshall.
- January 1, 1
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- New York City, New York, USA
Jul 9, 2024 · Now, his television wife, Joan Van Ark (ex-Valene Ewing, Knots Landing) has offered up her sentiments on the passing of her beloved co-star. In a touching statement to Michael Fairman TV, Van Ark shared: “ My heart – and ‘Valene’s’ heart – is broken to hear the news of Doug Sheehan’s sudden passing.”.
Joan Van Ark is an American actress and director who starred as Valene Ewing on Dallas and Knots Landing. She has also appeared in many stage plays, TV movies, and independent films, and won several awards and nominations.
- June 16, 1943
Joan Van Ark, just out of high school, was the second youngest student to attend the Yale School of Drama on a scholarship. The youngest was Julie Harris. It was the beginning of a lifelong friendship. Years later, they would co-star on the CBS Television series, "Knots Landing."
Learn about Joan van Ark's career, projects, and causes on her official website. See photos, videos, and news of her appearances on Knots Landing, Dallas, Shakespeare, and more.