Joan Rivers
Joan Alexandra Molinsky, known professionally as Joan Rivers, was an American comedian, actress, producer, writer and television host. She was noted for her blunt, often controversial comedic persona that was heavily self-deprecating and acerbic, especially towards celebrities and politicians, delivered in her signature New York accent. She is considered a pioneer of women in comedy.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- New York City
- Educated at
- Columbia UniversityBarnard CollegeConnecticut College
- Awards
- 🏆 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host
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Trending topics shown first"It's been so long since I made love, I can't even remember who gets tied up."
"You know you are getting old when work is a lot less fun and fun is a lot more work."
"I've had so much plastic surgery, when I die they will donate my body to Tupperware."
"My routines come out of total unhappiness. My audiences are my group therapy."
"Why do wives have to spend so much time dusting, vacuuming, mopping, making beds, washing dishes, when you just have to do it all again six months later?"
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Timeline
1933
Born
Birth2014
Died
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