About
Joan Rivers, born Joan Alexandra Molinsky in Brooklyn, New York, in 1933, began her career in comedy clubs before breaking into television in the 1960s. She became the first woman to regularly host The Tonight Show in the 1980s. Known for her sharp wit and fashion commentary, she hosted The Joan Rivers Show and Fashion Police. She also acted in films and wrote several books. She died in 2014 in New York City.
* 1933-06-08 — † 2014-09-04
Major works
- Enter Talking (1986)autobiography
- Still Talking (1991)autobiography
- Joan Rivers: Don't Start with Me (2012)comedy album
- Spaceballs (1987)film
- Shrek 2 (2004)film
Key milestones
- 1954Graduated from Barnard College.
- 1983Becomes the first permanent female guest host of The Tonight Show.
- 1990Wins a Daytime Emmy Award for The Joan Rivers Show.
Themes
Sharp witFashionFeminismCelebrityAging
Sources: britannica.com · pbs.org · ibdb.com
