Caulfield, Joan (1922–1921)

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Caulfield, Joan (1922–1921)

American stage, tv and screen actress. Born Beatrice Joan Caulfield, June 1, 1922, in Orange, New Jersey; died June 18, 1991, in Los Angeles, California; m. Frank Ross (producer), 1950 (div. 1960).

Appeared on Broadway in ingenue roles; became a top star for Paramount in such films as Duffy's Tavern, Monsieur Beaucaire, Blue Skies, Dear Ruth, Welcome Stranger, The Sainted Sisters, Dear Wife, The Lady Says No, The Rains of Ranchipur and Pony Express Rider; starred in tv series "My Favorite Husband" (1953–55) and "Sally" (1957–58).