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Joan Newell

1915 – 2012

British actress

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About Joan Newell

Lived 1915 – 2012 (aged 97). Joan Newell was an actor and actress.

Joan Newell (1915–2012) was a British actress primarily known for her television roles, but who also appeared in films and on stage. She co-starred with John Slater in the 1953 series Johnny, You're Wanted. Amongst her most prominent later roles was that of Meg Owen in the series The Doctors and its spinoff Owen, M.D..

Selected filmography Film It's Hard to Be Good (1948) To Dorothy a Son (1954) The Last Man to Hang (1956) The Devil's Pass (1957) Jigsaw (1962) Stolen Hours (1963) Live It Up! (1963) Keep It Up Downstairs (1976)

Television Johnny, You're Wanted (1953) Dixon of Dock Green (1956–65) Emergency-Ward 10 (1959–66) The Citadel (1960–61) The Escape of R.D.7 (1961) Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962) Harpers West One (1963) Steptoe and Son (1963–65) No Hiding Place (1964) The Sullavan Brothers (1964) Danger Man (1965) The Newcomers (1965–66) Sergeant Cork (1966) Mrs Thursday (1966–67) Further Adventures of Lucky Jim (1967) The Saint (1968) Journey to the Unknown (1969) Parkin's Patch (1969) Strange Report (1969) Hadleigh (1969) The Doctors (1970–71) Owen, M.D. (1971–72) Crown Court (1973) The Kids from 47A (1973–74) The Cedar Tree (1976–77) Juliet Bravo (1980) Terry and June (1981)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joan Newell?

British actress

When was Joan Newell born?

Joan Newell was born on 19 February 1915 in Steyning, Sussex, United Kingdom.

When did Joan Newell die?

Joan Newell died on 1 November 2012 in Denville Hall, London, Northwood, London, United Kingdom.

What was Joan Newell's occupation?

Joan Newell was an actor and actress.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joan Newell

· Wikidata: Q112113372

· DBpedia: Joan Newell

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