Joan Tetzel

Joan Tetzel

Deceased · Born: Jun 21, 1921 · Died: Oct 31, 1977

Personal Details

BornJun 21, 1921 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Oscar Homolka

    ( May 26, 1949 to Oct 31, 1977 )
  • John Edward Mosman

    ( Jun 8, 1940 to Feb 1, 1947 )

Biography

Joan Tetzel was a multifaceted performer, equally renowned for her work on stage and screen. Beyond her impressive filmography, she left an indelible mark on the world of theatre, both on Broadway and in London's West End. One of her most notable stage credits was her portrayal of Nurse Ratched in the Broadway production of "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest". In the early 1970s, she took to the London stage, appearing in the play "How The Other Half Loves".

Throughout her career, Tetzel made numerous guest appearances on American television, lending her talents to popular series such as "Outlaws" (1960),"Perry Mason" (1957),"Thriller" (1960),and "Police Woman" (1974). Her contributions to the world of theatre were so significant that her picture adorned the front cover of Life Magazine on February 14, 1948.

Sadly, Joan Tetzel's life was cut short when she passed away on October 31, 1977, at the age of 56, due to cancer. Her final resting place was in Sussex, England, a testament to her enduring connection to the land of her artistic passions.

Career

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1965
Joy in the Morning
Joy in the Morning as Beverly Karter
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1958
Zane Grey Theatre
Zane Grey Theatre as Kathy Lorimer
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1956
Climax!
Climax! as Ann Laird
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1954
Hell Below Zero
Hell Below Zero as Judie Nordhal
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1953
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1949
The File on Thelma Jordon
The File on Thelma Jordon as Pamela Blackwell Marshall
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1947
The Paradine Case
The Paradine Case as Judy Flaquer
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1946
Duel in the Sun
Duel in the Sun as Helen Langford