Joan Bennett

American actress (1910–1990)
Person human Q128944
Joan Bennett
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Joan Bennett

Summary

Joan Bennett is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Palisades Park[2]. She was born on February 27, 1910[3]. She passed away in Scarsdale[4]. She died on December 7, 1990[5]. She worked as an actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], television actor[9], and radio personality[10]. She ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,798 views/month, #6,179 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Joan Bennett's place of birth was Palisades Park[2].
  • Joan Bennett passed away in Scarsdale[4].
  • Joan Bennett was born on February 27, 1910[3].
  • Joan Bennett died on December 7, 1990[5].
  • Joan Bennett is buried at Pleasant View Cemetery[12].
  • Joan Bennett's father was Richard Bennett[13].
  • Joan Bennett's mother was Adrienne Morrison[14].
  • Among Joan Bennett's spouses was Gene Markey[15].
  • Among Joan Bennett's spouses was Walter Wanger[16].
  • Among Joan Bennett's spouses was John Marion Fox[17].
  • Among Joan Bennett's spouses was Q75711866[18].
  • A child of Joan Bennett was Diana Wanger[19].
  • A child of Joan Bennett was Melinda Markey[20].
  • A child of Joan Bennett was Stephanie Wanger[21].
  • A child of Joan Bennett was Shelley Antonia Wanger[22].
  • Joan Bennett held citizenship in United States[23].
  • Joan Bennett's professions included actor[6].
  • Joan Bennett worked as a stage actor[7].
  • Joan Bennett worked as a film actor[8].
  • Joan Bennett worked as a television actor[9].
  • Joan Bennett's professions included radio personality[10].
  • Joan Bennett's education included a stint at Chase Collegiate School[24].
  • Joan Bennett received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25].
  • Joan Bennett is recorded as female[26].
  • Joan Bennett's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Joan Bennett was born in Palisades Park[2]. She was born on February 27, 1910[3]. Her father was Richard Bennett[13]. Her mother was Adrienne Morrison[14].

Education

Joan Bennett was educated at Chase Collegiate School[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], television actor[9], and radio personality[10].

Recognition

Joan Bennett received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Gene Markey[15], a military officer[28], 1895–1980[29], of United States[30], awarded the Bronze Star Medal[31]; Walter Wanger[16], a film producer[32], 1894–1968[33], of United States[34], awarded the Academy Honorary Award[35]; John Marion Fox[17], b. 1900[36]; and Q75711866[18]. Children include Diana Wanger[19], 1928–2021[37]; Melinda Markey[20], b. 1934[38]; Stephanie Wanger[21], b. 1943[39]; and Shelley Antonia Wanger[22], b. 1948[40].

Death and Burial

Joan Bennett died on December 7, 1990[5]. She died in Scarsdale[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[41]. She is buried at Pleasant View Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Joan Bennett ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,798 views/month, #6,179 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Joan Bennett born?

Joan Bennett's place of birth was Palisades Park[2].

Where did Joan Bennett die?

Joan Bennett died in Scarsdale[4].

Who were Joan Bennett's parents?

Joan Bennett's father was Richard Bennett[13]. Joan Bennett's mother was Adrienne Morrison[14].

Who was Joan Bennett married to?

Joan Bennett's spouses include Gene Markey[15], Walter Wanger[16], John Marion Fox[17], and Q75711866[18].

What did Joan Bennett do for work?

Joan Bennett worked as actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], television actor[9], and radio personality[10].

Where did Joan Bennett go to school?

Joan Bennett was educated at Chase Collegiate School[24].

What awards did Joan Bennett receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . wikidata.org.
  11. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [41] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Gene Markey, Walter Wanger, John Marion Fox +1
    Country of citizenship United States
    Sibling Barbara Bennett, Constance Bennett
    Child Diana Wanger, Melinda Markey, Stephanie Wanger +1
    + 32 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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