Joan Vohs

Joan Vohs (July 30, 1927 – June 4, 2001) was an American model and film and television actress.[1][2]

Joan Vohs
Born(1927-07-30)July 30, 1927
St. Albans, Queens, New York City, U.S.
DiedJune 4, 2001(2001-06-04) (aged 73)
Tarzana, California, U.S.
Other namesJoan Vohs Stephens
Elinor Joan Vohs
OccupationActress, model
Years active1949–1969
Spouse(s)
John G. Stephens
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(m. 1952)​
Children2

Early years

Vohs was a native of St. Albans, Queens, in New York City,[3] the daughter of Mr. and Mrs William Vohs, who also had two younger daughters.[4][5]

She danced with The Rockettes before becoming an actress.[6] She later danced with Agnes DeMille's troupe and became a Connover model.[4][7]

Career

Vohs made her movie debut in Girls School for Columbia Pictures.[4] She was an occasional hostess on the program Faith of Our Children.[8]

She appeared on several episodes of Fireside Theater[4] and on Bachelor Father, Family Affair, Maverick, and Perry Mason, among other programs.[9]

Personal life

Vohs married John Stephens in 1952. They had one son, William, and one daughter, Laurie.[10] She was an active Sunday school teacher.[11]

Death

Vohs died on June 4, 2001, of heart failure in Tarzana, California, aged 73.[12][9] She was survived by her husband, son, daughter, sister, and grandson.[11]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1949My Dream Is YoursParty GuestUncredited
1949The Girl from Jones BeachModelUncredited
1949It's a Great FeelingModelUncredited
1949Yes Sir, That's My BabyMrs. Flugeldorfer
1949The Inspector GeneralPeasant GirlUncredited
1950Dangerous Inheritance
1950Girls' SchoolJane Ellen
1950County FairPhyllisUncredited
1951Royal WeddingDancer in Haiti NumberUncredited
1951As You WereSgt. Peggy P. Hopper
1951I'll See You In My DreamsChorineUncredited
1953The Girl in Room 17Vicke Webb
1953Fort TiFortune Mallory
1953Vice SquadVickie Webb
1953CrazylegsRuth Stahmer
1954SabrinaGretchen Van Horn
1954Cry VengeanceLily Arnold
1955Fort YumaMelanie Crown
1956Terror at MidnightSusan Lang
1957Lure of the SwampCora Payne

References
  1. Pitts p.113
  2. Mutti-Mewse, Howard (13 June 2001). "Joan Vohs". The Independent. independent.co.uk. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  3. "Joan Vohs Autograph For 'Fort Ti' Patrons". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. May 28, 1953. p. 4. Retrieved July 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Former St. Albans Girl Uses Her Real Name in the Movies". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. August 19, 1953. p. 8. Retrieved July 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. Kowalski, Eileen (July 25, 2001). "Joan Vohs". Variety. variety.com. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  6. Heimer, Mel (July 18, 1956). "Rockettes in Retirement". Marysville Journal-Tribune. p. 3. Retrieved July 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. OLIVER, MYRNA (June 11, 2001). "Joan Vohs; Actress in 1950s TV, Movies". The Los Angeles Times. articles.latimes.com. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
  8. "(TV listing)". The San Bernardino County Sun. April 21, 1957. p. 10. Retrieved July 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. "Joan Vohs Stephens". Indiana Gazette. June 12, 2001. p. 4. Retrieved July 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. Mutti-Mewse, Howard (June 14, 2001). "Joan Vohs". Joan Vohs. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
  11. "Joan Vohs dies at 73, was a model, Rockette, actress". The Daily Gazette. June 11, 2001. p. B7. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
  12. "Joan Vohs Stephens dies, film and television actress". Deseret News. deseretnews.com. June 12, 2001.

Bibliography
  • Pitts, Michael R. Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films. McFarland, 2012.
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