Joan Blackman
Known for
Among the steady workers of the trade is Joan Blackman, an American actress, visible in many places and central in few. 'Blue Hawaii' counts among the more visible of the rest. The first credit dates from 1959. At 23 titles, the filmography is a substantial one. If one title has to be named, it is 'Shivers', where she is Elevator Mother.
Joan Blackman
15 Movies
8 Series
Among the steady workers of the trade is Joan Blackman, an American actress, visible in many places and central in few. 'Blue Hawaii' counts among the more visible of the rest. The first credit dates from 1959. At 23 titles, the filmography is a substantial one. If one title has to be named, it is 'Shivers', where she is Elevator Mother.
Movies
Plays Elevator Mother
Shivers
1975
Plays Maile Duval
Blue Hawaii
1961
Plays Geraldine Mills
Pets
1973
Plays Lt. Catherine Lacey
The Great Impostor
1960
Plays Carol Morgan
Macon County Line
1974
Plays Ellen Spelding
Visit to a Small Planet
1960
Plays Laurie Cutler
Good Day for a Hanging
1959
Plays Reba Rainey
Moonrunners
1975
Plays Susan Harper
Twilight of Honor
1963
Plays Mother
Return to Waterloo
1984
Plays Barbara Lawson Helmsley
Career
1959
Plays Stassa
The Destructors
1968
Plays Barbara Nicholson
Intimacy
1966
TV Shows
Plays Lucille Burnside
Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963
Plays Mrs. Fforbes-Hepplethwaite
Heartbeat
1992
Plays Phyllis Bowmen
Gunsmoke
1955
Plays Hilary Gray
Perry Mason
1957
Plays Janet Ford
Run for Your Life
1965
Plays Mara
Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans
1957
Plays Ellen Parrish
Ghost Story
1972
Plays Clara Dorn
Bonanza
1959
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Return to Waterloo
Full Filmography
Heartbeat
Mrs. Fforbes-Hepplethwaite · 1 episode
2004
TV
Return to Waterloo
Mother
1984
Film
Shivers
Elevator Mother
1975
Film
Moonrunners
Reba Rainey
1975
Film
The Heatwave Lasted Four Days
Mrs. Reynolds
1975
Film
Macon County Line
Carol Morgan
1974
Film
Ghost Story
Ellen Parrish · 1 episode
1972–1973
TV
Pets
Geraldine Mills
1973
Film
The Destructors
Stassa
1968
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joan Blackman still alive?
Joan Blackman passed away on March 16, 2026 at age 87.
What are the most famous roles of Joan Blackman?
Joan Blackman is best known for roles in Shivers, Blue Hawaii, Kid Galahad.
How many movies has Joan Blackman been in?
Over a 67-year career (since 1959), Joan Blackman has appeared in 15 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Joan Blackman's first movie?
The career of Joan Blackman began with Good Day for a Hanging (1959).
What is Joan Blackman's most recent movie or series?
Joan Blackman's most recent release is Heartbeat, which premiered on April 10, 1992.
What TV shows has Joan Blackman appeared in?
On television, Joan Blackman has appeared in Bonanza, Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, Heartbeat.
Joan Blackman
1938-05-17 · San Francisco, California, USA
Joan May Blackman (May 17, 1938 — March 16, 2026) was an American actress.Joan Blackman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.