Joan Copeland

(1922-2022)

American actress

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Joan Maxine Copeland (née Miller; June 1, 1922 – January 4, 2022) was an American actress. She was the younger sister of playwright Arthur Miller. She began her career during the mid-1940s, appearing in theatre in New York City, where, shortly thereafter, she would become one of the first members admitted to the newly formed Actors Studio. She moved into television and film during the 1950s while still maintaining an active stage career. She is best known for her performances in the 1977 Broadway revival of Pal Joey and her award-winning performance in the 1981 play The American Clock. She has also played a number of prominent roles on various soap operas throughout her career, including Andrea Whiting on Search for Tomorrow and Gwendolyn Lord Abbott on One Life to Live.

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Born	Joan Maxine Miller 1 June 1922 Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Died	4 January 2022 (aged 99) Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Zodiac	Gemini
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Arthur Miller · Brother · 1915-2005 · American playwright and essayist edit info

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Marilyn Monroe · Sister In Law · 1926-1962 · American actress edit info

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Rebecca Miller · Niece · 1962- · American filmmaker and novelist edit info

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