Joan Gardner

Joan Gardner

  • Birthday: 11/16/1926
  • Deathday: 12/10/1992
  • Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Joan Janis

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joan Gardner (November 16, 1926 – December 10, 1992) was an American actress who was most active in voice over roles. She was also a screenwriter, songwriter, author and composer. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 16, 1926 to Jack "Jumbo" Gardner, a prominent jazz musician and Adelaide (Cline) Gardner. She started her career on the stage. In 1948-1949, she wrote scripts for the television programs Pantomime Quiz and Time For Beany. Apart from writing scripts and books, Gardner also worked as a music composer for films. However, she was most active as an actress for radio and television animated series. She voiced Spunky in The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole, Tanta Kringle and various other female roles on the Christmas special Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, Bonnie Bonnet and Madame Esmerelda on the TV special Here Comes Peter Cottontail, played Josephine Bonaparte opposite Groucho Marx's Napoleon in the animated special The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians and Zazu the Fairy Godmother on Pound Puppies. She married producer Edward Janis on December 8, 1960, and wrote under the name Joan Janis. Joan Gardner died on December 10, 1992 from cancer.

Filmography

Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Release date: 12/14/1970

Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

Role(s): Tanta Kringle (voice)

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The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow
Release date: 12/19/1975

The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow

Role(s): Sister Jean (voice)

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Love at Second Sight
Release date: 9/1/1934

Love at Second Sight

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The First Easter Rabbit
Release date: 4/9/1976

The First Easter Rabbit

Role(s): Elizabeth / Calliope (voice)

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Here Comes Peter Cottontail
Release date: 4/4/1971

Here Comes Peter Cottontail

Role(s): Mom / Madame Esmeralda / Bonnie Bonnet / Hat shop owner (voice)

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