Joan Chandler | |
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from the trailer for the film Rope (1948)
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Born |
Joan Cheeseman August 24, 1923 Butler, Pennsylvania, United States |
Died | May 11, 1979 New York City, New York, USA |
(aged 55)
Occupation | Film, stage, television actress |
Years active | 1944–1960 |
Spouse(s) | David McKay Dr. Charles C. Hogan |
Joan Chandler (born Joan Cheeseman; August 24, 1923 – May 11, 1979) was an American actress who notably starred in Rope (1948) with James Stewart and Humoresque (1946) with Joan Crawford.
She was born in Butler, Pennsylvania, and died at the age of 55 of cancer in New York City. A founding member of The Actors Studio, Chandler appeared in several feature films, five Broadway plays, and about 12 television programs, such as Studio One and Starlight Theatre. She was married twice, first to David McKay, then to Dr. Charles C. Hogan.