Joan Copeland
Also Credited As: Joan Miller
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Joan Copeland:
Which Actors Have Played Their Own Family Members on Broadway? (Oct 1, 2023)
Wake Up With BWW 1/5: James Monroe Iglehart Joins CHICAGO, Chris Evans to Play Gene Kelly in New Film, and More! (Jan 5, 2022)
Joan Copeland, Stage and Screen Actress and Sister of Arthur Miller, Dies at 99 (Jan 4, 2022)
Which Actors Have Played Their Own Family Members on Broadway? (Oct 1, 2023)
Wake Up With BWW 1/5: James Monroe Iglehart Joins CHICAGO, Chris Evans to Play Gene Kelly in New Film, and More! (Jan 5, 2022)
Joan Copeland, Stage and Screen Actress and Sister of Arthur Miller, Dies at 99 (Jan 4, 2022)
BIO
Copeland made her Broadway debut as Nadine in Sundown Beach in 1948. Since then, her many Broadway credits include Detective Story (1949), Not For Children (1951), Handful of Fire (1958), Tovarich (1963), Something More! (1964), The Price (1968), Coco (1969), Two By Two (1970), Pal Joey (1976), Checking Out (1976), The American Clock (1980), and 45 Seconds From Broadway (2001).
Photos
front row: Ann Harada, Janice Hall, host William V Madison, Hanna Burke, Joan Copeland. Back: Rosa Betancourt, Minda Larsen, Lawrence Leritz, Julie Feltman, Adam B. Shapiro, Walter Willison. Not pictured but also in the cast: Sarah Rice, Steve Ross and Mi
Date:
09/16/2015
From: Photo Flash Exclusive: Inside the Madeline Kahn Tribute at The Metropolitan Room
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Zelda [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1969
Coco Chanel (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
(Standby)
[Broadway]
1968
Esther Franz (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
(Standby)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1963
Tatiana [Replacement]
[Replacement]
(Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
(Standby)
Movies
The Goddess
[ 1958 ] Alice Marie
[ 1958 ] Alice Marie
Middle of the Night
[ 1959 ] Lillian Englander
[ 1959 ] Lillian Englander
Roseland
[ 1977 ] Pauline The Hustle
[ 1977 ] Pauline The Hustle
It's My Turn
[ 1980 ] Rita
[ 1980 ] Rita
A Little Sex
[ 1982 ] Mrs. Harrison Kate's Mother
[ 1982 ] Mrs. Harrison Kate's Mother
Happy New Year
[ 1987 ] Sunny Felix
[ 1987 ] Sunny Felix
The Laser Man
[ 1988 ] Ruth Weiss
[ 1988 ] Ruth Weiss
Her Alibi
[ 1989 ] Audrey
[ 1989 ] Audrey
Jungle 2 Jungle
[ 1997 ] Mrs. Prelot
[ 1997 ] Mrs. Prelot
The Peacemaker
[ 1997 ] Senator Bevens
[ 1997 ] Senator Bevens
The Adventures of Sebastian Cole
[ 1998 ] Grandmother Cole
[ 1998 ] Grandmother Cole
The Object of My Affection
[ 1998 ] Madame Reynolds
[ 1998 ] Madame Reynolds
Brother Bear
[ 2003 ] Tanana
[ 2003 ] Tanana
The Last Request
[ 2006 ] Alice Rudolf
[ 2006 ] Alice Rudolf
The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
[ 2009 ] Piano Player
[ 2009 ] Piano Player
TV Shows
As the World Turns
Greta Aldrin, Joan Rogers
Greta Aldrin, Joan Rogers
How to Survive a Marriage
Monica Courtland
Monica Courtland
Law & Order
Judge Rebecca Stein
Judge Rebecca Stein
Search for Tomorrow
Andrea Whiting #3
Andrea Whiting #3
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Joan Copeland, The American Clock
Drama Desk Awards - 1977 - Outstanding Actress - Musical
Joan Copeland, Pal Joey
Videos
News
The Road Theatre Company Presents NOWHERE ON THE BORDER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2019
THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, present the second show of the Road's 2019-2020 season, a newly revised and re-written production of NOWHERE ON THE BORDER, written by Carlos Lacámara and directed by Stewart J. Zully. NOWHERE ON THE BORDER will preview on Tuesday, January 14; Wednesday, January 15 & Thursday, January 16 at 8pm; will open on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 8pm and run through Sunday, March 8 at the Road Theatre on Magnolia, located in The NoHo Senior Arts Colony, 10747 Magnolia Blvd. in North Hollywood.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2019
THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, present the second show of the Road's 2019-2020 season, a newly revised and re-written production of NOWHERE ON THE BORDER, written by Carlos Lacámara and directed by Stewart J. Zully. NOWHERE ON THE BORDER will preview on Tuesday, January 14; Wednesday, January 15 & Thursday, January 16 at 8pm; will open on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 8pm and run through Sunday, March 8 at the Road Theatre on Magnolia, located in The NoHo Senior Arts Colony, 10747 Magnolia Blvd. in North Hollywood.
New Jersey Theatre Alliance And NJPAC Partner In Fifth Year Of Premiering New Play Readings
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2019
New Jersey Theatre Alliance, in partnership with New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, announces the return of NJPAC Stage Exchange for a fifth year. The program gives established playwrights an opportunity to hear commentary from the public about their new works at a special sneak peek reading event on Friday, March 8 at NJPAC.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2019
New Jersey Theatre Alliance, in partnership with New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, announces the return of NJPAC Stage Exchange for a fifth year. The program gives established playwrights an opportunity to hear commentary from the public about their new works at a special sneak peek reading event on Friday, March 8 at NJPAC.
The Lambs Makes Loretta Swit An Honorary Member
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2018
Two-time Emmy Award winning actor Loretta Swit was made an Honorary Member of The Lambs in recognition for his outstanding career in television theater and film, and for her charitable work with multiple organizations and as an animal rights activist. Past honorees include Matthew Broderick, Jim Dale and the late Ken Howard.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2018
Two-time Emmy Award winning actor Loretta Swit was made an Honorary Member of The Lambs in recognition for his outstanding career in television theater and film, and for her charitable work with multiple organizations and as an animal rights activist. Past honorees include Matthew Broderick, Jim Dale and the late Ken Howard.
Photo Flash: Steve Ross Brings New Show to Broadway at Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2018
The Broadway at Birdland concert series was once again proud to present "the crown prince of cabaret," Steve Ross. Steve's new show, "I Remember Him Well - The Songs of Alan Jay Lerner" was a one-night-only event that took place on Monday, January 22. Singer Shana Farr was Steve's very special musical guest.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2018
The Broadway at Birdland concert series was once again proud to present "the crown prince of cabaret," Steve Ross. Steve's new show, "I Remember Him Well - The Songs of Alan Jay Lerner" was a one-night-only event that took place on Monday, January 22. Singer Shana Farr was Steve's very special musical guest.
Photo Coverage: Madeline Kahn Remembered on the Anniversary of Her 75th Birthday by the Friars Club
by Stephen Sorokoff - Sep 27, 2017
The Tony Award winner (The Sisters Rosensweig) Madeline Kahn was lovingly remembered on what would have been her 75th Birthday by some of her show business friends at the Friars last night and Broadwayworld was there.
by Stephen Sorokoff - Sep 27, 2017
The Tony Award winner (The Sisters Rosensweig) Madeline Kahn was lovingly remembered on what would have been her 75th Birthday by some of her show business friends at the Friars last night and Broadwayworld was there.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Joan Copeland been in?
Joan Copeland has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.
How many West End shows has Joan Copeland been in?
Joan Copeland has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Joan Copeland been nominated for?
Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The American Clock and Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Pal Joey.
What awards has Joan Copeland won?
Joan Copeland won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play for her performance in The American Clock.
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