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Joan Gardner

Acting
Known For

66 Years Old

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joan Gardner (November 16, 1926 – December 10, 1992) was an American actress who was most active in voice over roles. She was also a screenwriter, songwriter, author and composer. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 16, 1926 to Jack "Jumbo" Gardner, a prominent jazz musician and Adelaide (Cline) Gardner. She started her career on the stage. In 1948-1949, she wrote scripts for the television programs Pantomime Quiz and Time For Beany. Apart from writing scripts and books, Gardner also worked as a music composer for films. However, she was most active as an actress for radio and television animated series. She voiced Spunky in The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole, Tanta Kringle and various other female roles on the Christmas special Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, Bonnie Bonnet and Madame Esmerelda on the TV special Here Comes Peter Cottontail, played Josephine Bonaparte opposite Groucho Marx's Napoleon in the animated special The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians and Zazu the Fairy Godmother on Pound Puppies. She married producer Edward Janis on December 8, 1960, and wrote under the name Joan Janis. Joan Gardner died on December 10, 1992 from cancer.

Born

Chicago, Illinois, USA on 16th November 1926

Died

10th December 1992

All Credits

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The Jetsons
(voice)
The Jetsons Image
The Jetsons
Helen (voice) (uncredited)
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Valley of the Dinosaurs
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Snorks
Mrs. Wetworth
The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow Image
The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow
Sister Jean (voice)
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town Image
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Tanta Kringle (voice)
Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol Image
Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol
Tiny Tim / Ghost of Christmas Past (voice)
Here Comes Peter Cottontail Image
Here Comes Peter Cottontail
Mom / Madame Esmeralda / Bonnie Bonnet / Hat Shop Owner (voice)
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The First Easter Rabbit
Elizabeth / Calliope (voice)
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Love at Second Sight