Joan Lorring
Joan Lorring | |
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 Lorring in 1946. | |
| Born | Mary Magdalene Ellis April 17, 1926 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1944-1981 |
| Spouse | Dr. Martin Sonenberg (?-2011) (his death) 2 children |
| Children | Santha Sonenberg Andrea Sonenberg |
Joan Lorring (born April 17, 1926) is a Hong Kong-born American actress.
Early life
Lorring, born Mary Magdalene Ellis, fled Hong Kong in 1939 with her mother following the Japanese invasion.[1] The two of them settled in San Francisco, California, where young "Dellie" began working in radio.[2]
Career
Her first film role (by which time the studio had changed her name to "Joan Lorring") was in Song of Russia in 1944. She made The Bridge of San Luis Rey in the same year, and, in 1945, appeared opposite Bette Davis in The Corn Is Green as Bessie Watty. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the role.
In 1950, Lorring appeared on Broadway in Come Back, Little Sheba. She began performing on television, acting in starring roles in the soap opera Valiant Lady and the sitcom Norby. She also had a small role in the 1970s soap opera Ryan's Hope before retiring. [citation needed]
Personal life
Lorring was married to Martin Sonenberg, a New York endocrinologist, until his death on June 27, 2011. The couple has two daughters.[3]
Filmography
| Film | |||
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| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
| 1944 | Song of Russia | Sonia | |
| The Bridge of San Luis Rey | Pepita | ||
| 1945 | The Corn Is Green | Bessie Watty | Nominated - Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 1946 | Three Strangers | Icey Crane | |
| The Verdict | Lottie Rawson | ||
| 1947 | The Other Love | Celestine | |
| The Lost Moment | Amelia | ||
| The Gangster | Dorothy | ||
| 1948 | Good Sam | Shirley Mae | |
| 1951 | The Big Night | Marion Rostina | |
| 1952 | Imbarco a mezzanotte | Angela | |
| 1974 | The Midnight Man | Judy | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1950–1956 | Robert Montgomery Presents | 5 episodes | |
| 1952 | The Philco Television Playhouse | Episode: The Thin Air | |
| The Doctor | Episode: No Story Assignment | ||
| 1954 | The Motorola Television Hour | Episode: A Dash of Bitters | |
| Love Story | Episode: For All We Know | ||
| Danger | Episode: The Big Man | ||
| Suspense | Episode: The Last Stand | ||
| Center Stage | Terry Clayborn | Episode: The Day Before Atlanta | |
| 1953, 1955 | Goodyear Television Playhouse | Episode: The Rumor Episode: The Prizewinner | |
| 1954–1955 | Valiant Lady | Bonnie Withers #1 | |
| Westinghouse Studio One | Blair Terry |
Episode: Castle in Spain Episode: Millions of Georges | |
| 1955 | Norby | Helen Norby | |
| The Elgin Hour | Maggie | Episode: Black Eagle Pass | |
| Kraft Television Theatre | Episode: Coquette | ||
| Appointment with Adventure | Episode: Return of the Stranger | ||
| 1956 | Star Stage | Episode: Of Missing Persons | |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Emma Borden | Episode: The Older Sister | |
| General Electric Theater | Episode: The Shunning | ||
| 1965 | The Nurses | Jean Bower | Episode: Act of Violence |
| For the People | Jean Bow | Episode: Act of Violence (2) | |
| 1966 | The Star Wagon | Martha | PBS TV-Movie |
| 1979–1980 | Ryan's Hope | Anna Pavel | |
| 1980 | The Love Boat | Mrs. Cummings | Episode: Tell Her She's Great... |
Awards and nominations
- 1946: Nominated, "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" - The Corn is Green
References
- ^ Bio imdb.com
- ^ "Joan Lorring" profile, The New York Times; accessed March 11, 2014.
- ^ "Martin Sonenberg" legacy.com
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