Joan Rivers
Acting
June 8, 1933 – September 4, 2014 (died at 81)
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Female
100 Movies
100 TV Shows
Joan Alexandra Molinsky, known professionally as Joan Rivers (June 8, 1933 – September 4, 2014) ,was an American comedian, actress, writer, producer, and television host. She was noted for her often controversial comedic persona—heavily self-deprecating and sharply acerbic, especially towards celebrities and politicians.
The Electric Company 
780 eps
The Electric Company
1971 7.3
as Letterman Narrator (voice)
Age 38 (now 81)
The Muppets Take Manhattan 
The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984 6.6
as Perfume Saleswoman
Age 51 (now 81)
Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend? 
Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend?
2014 5.6
as Grandma Doyle
Age 81
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps 
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
2010 6.1
as Joan Rivers
Age 77 (now 81) Spaceballs: The Animated Series 
15 eps
Spaceballs: The Animated Series
2008 4.3
as Dot Matrix (voice)
Age 75 (now 81)
Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed 
Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed
2023 5.7
as Self (archive footage)
Age 90 (now 81)
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up 
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
2022 6.3
as Self (archive footage)
Age 88 (now 81)
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It 
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
2021 7.5
as Self (archive footage)
Age 88 (now 81)
Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend?
Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend?
2014 5.6
as Grandma Doyle
Age 81
Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley 
Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley
2013 6.7
as Self
Age 79 (now 81)
Johnny Carson: King of Late Night 
Johnny Carson: King of Late Night
2012 7.8
as Self
Age 78 (now 81) Bob Ross: The Happy Painter 
Bob Ross: The Happy Painter
2011 7.2
as Self (archive footage)
Age 78 (now 81)
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
2010 6.1
as Joan Rivers
Age 77 (now 81)
Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers 
Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers
2009 6.8
as Self
Age 76 (now 81)
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project 
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
2007 6.8
as Self
Age 74 (now 81) Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women 
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
2007
as Self
Age 74 (now 81) The Electric Company's Greatest Hits & Bits 
The Electric Company's Greatest Hits & Bits
2006 6.0
as Self
Age 73 (now 81)
Joan Rivers: Before Melissa Pulls the Plug 
Joan Rivers: Before Melissa Pulls the Plug
2006
as Self
Age 73 (now 81) Joan Rivers: Before Melissa Pulls the Plug
Joan Rivers: Before Melissa Pulls the Plug
2006
Writer
Age 73 (now 81)
Joan Rivers: (Still A) Live at the London Palladium
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Joan Rivers: (Still A) Live at the London Palladium
2005
as Self
Age 72 (now 81) Joan Rivers: (Still A) Live at the London Palladium
JR
Joan Rivers: (Still A) Live at the London Palladium
2005
Writer
Age 72 (now 81)
Sylvester: Mighty Real
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Sylvester: Mighty Real
2002 10.0
as Self (archive footage)
Age 69 (now 81) The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' 
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
2002 9.0
as Self
Age 68 (now 81) E! True Hollywood Story: Joan Rivers 
E! True Hollywood Story: Joan Rivers
2001 7.0
as Self
Age 67 (now 81)
The Garth Brooks Video Collection, Vol. 2 
The Garth Brooks Video Collection, Vol. 2
1996
as Self (We Shall Be Free Music Video)
Age 62 (now 81)
Stonewall 25: Global Voices of Pride and Protest 
Stonewall 25: Global Voices of Pride and Protest
1994
as Self
Age 61 (now 81) Tears and Laughter: The Joan and Melissa Rivers Story 
Tears and Laughter: The Joan and Melissa Rivers Story
1994 7.3
as Joan Rivers
Age 60 (now 81)
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special 
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
1988 7.2
as Self
Age 55 (now 81) Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz 
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988 9.0
as Joan Rivers
Age 55 (now 81) Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988 9.0
Writer
Age 55 (now 81) Les Patterson Saves the World 
Les Patterson Saves the World
1987 4.8
as President Rivers (uncredited)
Age 53 (now 81)
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special 
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
1986 9.0
as Self
Age 52 (now 81) The Muppets Take Manhattan
The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984 6.6
as Perfume Saleswoman
Age 51 (now 81)
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip 
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
1979
as Self
Age 46 (now 81)
Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy 
1 ep
Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Age 91 (now 81)
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields 
1 ep
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
2023 7.4
as Self (archive footage)
Age 89 (now 81)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 
1 ep
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 5.8
as Self
Age 80 (now 81)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen 
5 eps
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 5.0
as Self - Guest
Age 76 (now 81)
Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America 
6 eps
Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America
2009
as Self - Comedienne
Age 75 (now 81) Spaceballs: The Animated Series 15 eps
Spaceballs: The Animated Series
2008 4.3
as Dot Matrix (voice)
Age 75 (now 81)
Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack 1 ep
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Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack
2008
as Herself - Hijacker
Age 74 (now 81)
More Dawn French's Girls Who Do: Comedy 
1 ep
More Dawn French's Girls Who Do: Comedy
2006
as Self
Age 73 (now 81) The Story of Light Entertainment 
1 ep
The Story of Light Entertainment
2006 5.0
as Self
Age 73 (now 81) Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List 
2 eps
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
2005 4.8
as Self
Age 72 (now 81)
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist 
1 ep
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995 7.9
as Joan (voice)
Age 61 (now 81) Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist 1 ep
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995 7.9
Additional Writing
Age 61 (now 81) Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 
1 ep
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
1994
as Self - Presenter
Age 60 (now 81)
Siegfried and Roy - Superstars Of Magic 
1 ep
Siegfried and Roy - Superstars Of Magic
1980 7.0
Age 46 (now 81) 
The Electric Company 780 eps
The Electric Company
1971 7.3
as Letterman Narrator (voice)
Age 38 (now 81)
The Carol Burnett Show 
1 ep
The Carol Burnett Show
1967 7.7
as Self - Guest / Various Characters
Age 34 (now 81)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 
36 eps
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 7.5
as Self - Guest Host
Age 29 (now 81) The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 16 eps
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 7.5
as Self
Age 29 (now 81) The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 5 eps
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 7.5
as Self - Guest Hostess
Age 29 (now 81)
Gathering insights...
Also Known As
Joan Alexandra Molinsky, The Queen of the Barbed One-liners
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