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Joanne Linville was born in Bakersfield, California, United States on January 15, 1928. Joanne Linville was credited as a film actor and television actor. Death is recorded on June 20, 2021, at the age of 93.
My Take
Joanne Linville earns my deepest respect not for her screen roles but for what she did afterward. A California-born character actor across film and television, she eventually turned to teaching at the Stella Adler Academy in Los Angeles. To me, choosing to pour your craft into the next generation rather than chasing more spotlight is the truest mark of an artist secure in her gift. She died on June 20, 2021, the very date I write this. When I picture her, I do not see a marquee; I see a classroom where a master quietly shaped the actors who would follow. That, I think, is real legacy.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joanne Linville
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョアン・リンヴィル
- Reading
- じょあん・りんゔぃる
- Born
- January 15, 1928 – June 20, 2021
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dragon
- Origin
- Bakersfield, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanne%20Linville
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q433514
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Joanne Linville born?
Born January 15, 1928.
When did Joanne Linville die?
Died June 20, 2021, aged 93.
Where was Joanne Linville from?
Joanne Linville was from Bakersfield, California, United States.
What did Joanne Linville do?
Joanne Linville worked as actor, film actor, television actor.
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