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Joan Tompkins

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Joan Tompkins
Tompkins (right) as Susan Price Wells with Cameron Prud'homme and Charme Allen in the radio serial David Harum, 1947
Born(1915-07-09)July 9, 1915
New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 29, 2005(2005-01-29) (aged 89)
OccupationActress
Years active1953-1980
Known for
Spouse(s)Steve Appleby
Karl Swenson
Children4 stepsons

Joan Swenson (July 9, 1915 – January 29, 2005),[1] previously known as Joan Tompkins, was an American actress of television, film, radio, and stage.

Early life and career

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A New York City native, the eldest of two daughters born to Merritt E. Tompkins and Florence H. Aitken,[2][3] Tompkins performed with stock theater companies in Mount Kisco, New York and White Plains, New York.[4] She acted on Broadway in My Sister Eileen,[5] The Golden Journey,[6] Pride and Prejudice,[5] and Fly Away Home.[4]

Personal life

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On July 25, 1936, Tompkins married actor Stephen Ker Appleby in Briarcliff, New York. They were divorced on December 4, 1941.[7] She was also married to actor Karl Swenson.[8][9]

Radio

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Her roles on radio programs include:

Program Role
Against the Storm Siri Allen[10]
David Harum Susan Wells[10]: 94 
Lora Lawton Lora Lawton[10]: 206 
Our Gal Sunday Madeline Travers[10]: 262 
This Is Nora Drake Nora Drake[5]
Young Widder Brown Joyce Turner[10]: 361 
Your Family and Mine Judy Wilbur[10]: 362 

Filmography

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Film

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Year Film Role Notes
1966 Made in Paris Ruth (uncredited)
1969 Popi Miss Musto
1970 Zig Zag Judge Beth Weaver Crime thriller film
The Christine Jorgensen Story Aunt Thora
I Love My Wife Grandma Dennison Comedy film

Television

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Her television roles included:

References

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  1. ^ "Social Security Death Index". ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com. Retrieved January 17, 2010.
  2. ^ "United States Census, 1930", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4GZ-HYD : Sat Mar 09 13:19:29 UTC 2024), Entry for Merritt E Tompkins and Florence A Tompkins, 1930.
  3. ^ "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6K97-FWVZ : 10 February 2023), Joan Tompkins Appleby, .
  4. ^ a b Dorfman, Nat (August 16, 1941). "Drama in Stage Job". The Brooklyn Citizen. p. 8. Retrieved October 28, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ a b c "This Is Nora Drake Will Be New Serial Over KSCJ". Sioux City Journal. April 11, 1940. p. 10 - Section 2. Retrieved October 28, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ Field, Rowland (September 16, 1936). "The New Play: 'The Golden Journey,' a New Comedy by Edwin Gilbert Is Presented by Lee Schubert at the Booth Theatre".
  7. ^ "Mrs. Appleby Obtains Divorce". The New York Times. December 5, 1941. p. 8. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Reunion of Pals". The Daily Herald. May 22, 1967. p. 2. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  9. ^ "Actor Karl Swenson Dies". The Ledger. Florida, Lakeland. October 9, 1978. p. 2 A. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  10. ^ a b c d e f Terrace, Vincent (1999). Radio Programs, 1924-1984: A Catalog of More Than 1800 Shows. McFarland & Company, Inc. p. 18. ISBN 978-0-7864-4513-4.
  11. ^ Terrace, Vincent (1985). Encyclopedia of Television Series, Pilots and Specials 1974-1984, Volume 2. New York: Zoetrope. p. 162. ISBN 0-918432-61-8.
  12. ^ "The Waltons: "The Achievement"". fandango.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2011. Retrieved January 17, 2010.
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