
Joan Rivers
Biography
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Spaceballs
as Dot Matrix (voice)
1987

Rabbit Test
as Second Nurse
1978

The Muppets Take Manhattan
as Perfume Saleswoman
1984

Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde
as Self
2004

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
as Self
2010

Public Enemy #2
as Joan Rivers
1991

Live at Mister Kelly's
as Self
2021
Joan Rivers: (Still A) Live at the London Palladium
as Self
2005

Predicaments
as Host
1986

Look Who's Talking
as Julie (voice) (uncredited)
1989

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
as Self (archive footage)
2021

Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed
as Self (archive footage)
2023

Intern
as Dolly Bellows
2000

Johnny Carson: King of Late Night
as Self
2012

Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's
as Self
2013

Parkinson at 50
as Self (archive footage)
2021

Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley
as Self
2013

Joan Rivers: Don't Start with Me
as Self
2012

The Last Laugh
as Self
2016

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
as Joan Rivers
1988
TV Appearances

Less than Perfect
as Louise
2002

Live at the Apollo
2004

The Simpsons
as Annie Dubinsky (voice)
1989

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
2003
The Tony Danza Show
as Self - Guest
2004

Best Week Ever
2004

Here's Lucy
as Joan Reynolds
1968

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Guest
2003

Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
as Self
2005

LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988

Today
as Self
1952

E! True Hollywood Story
1996