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Joanne Dru - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 31, 1922 |
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| Died | September 10, 1996 (age 74) |
| Birthplace | Logan, West Virginia, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Joanne Dru's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Notable for starring in films such as 'Red River' (1948), 'She Wore a Yellow Ribbon' (1949), and 'All the King's Men' (1949). |
Intro
Joanne Dru was an American film and television actress known for her roles in classic Westerns and other notable films during the 1940s and 1950s.
Early Life & Background
Joanne Dru was born Joan Letitia LaCock in Logan, West Virginia. She moved to New York City as a teenager, where she began her entertainment career as a model and eventually transitioned to acting on Broadway and, later, in Hollywood.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Tess Millay in 'Red River' (1948), alongside John Wayne.
- Played Joanne Wilkes in 'All the King's Men' (1949), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
- Appeared as Olivia Dandridge in 'She Wore a Yellow Ribbon' (1949), another collaboration with John Wayne.
- Guest-starred on numerous television shows, including 'Wagon Train' and 'Perry Mason'.
- Honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Trivia
- Was the sister of popular television host Peter Marshall.
- Married and divorced actor John Ireland.
- Appeared in more than 40 film and TV productions between the 1940s and 1980s.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Joanne Dru born?
Joanne Dru was born the 31 January 1922.
Where is Joanne Dru from?
Logan, West Virginia, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About January 31st, 1922, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 31st, 1922 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: April Showers by Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
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