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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Joan Davis (June 29, 1907 – May 22, 1961) was an American comedic actress whose career spanned vaudeville, film, radio and television. Remembered best for the 1950s television comedy, I Married Joan, Davis had a successful earlier career as a B-movie actress and a leading star of 1940s radio comedy. Born as Madonna Josephine Davis in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Davis was a performer since childhood. She appeared with her husband Si Wills in vaudeville. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joan Davis, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Joan Davis was a prominent American comedienne and actress who defined the zany archetype during the golden age of Hollywood cinema and early television.
She is best remembered for her physical comedy in films like Hold That Ghost and Sun Valley Serenade, as well as her starring role in the sitcom I Married Joan.