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Joy Garrett

1945 – 1993

American singer and actor

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Lived 1945 – 1993 (aged 47). Joy Garrett was an American actor, singer, beauty pageant contestant and film actor.

Joyce Irene Garrett (March 2, 1945 – February 11, 1993) was an American actress and vocalist. She is best known for her role on Days of Our Lives as Jo Johnson from 1987 to 1993.

Early years Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Garrett was the daughter of Clarence and Kathleen Garrett. She was educated at Carter Riverside High School, Texas Wesleyan University and the Ameerican Academy of Dramatic Arts. In 1964 she was first runner-up in the Miss Dixie pageant in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Career In addition to her work in film and television, Garrett did some stage acting. She performed in three productions at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club during the 1970s. These were Paul Foster's Silver Queen directed by Robert Patrick (1973), The King's Crown and I (1974), and Paul Foster's Silver Queen Saloon directed by Pat Carmichael (1978).

Death Garrett died of liver failure in UCLA Medical Center in Westwood, Los Angeles, California, at age 47 in 1993.

Select filmography Star Trek: The Next Generation (1992) Murder, She Wrote (1990) Days of Our Lives as Jo Johnson (1987–1993) Love Among Thieves (1987) as Hooker Dynasty (1987) Sidekicks Night Court Magnum, P.I. Remington Steele The Young and the Restless Alice Archie Bunker's Place The Dukes of Hazzard as Billie Tucker Hotline (1982) Too Close for Comfort (1983) Born to Be Sold (1981) Benson (1980) The Incredible Hulk (1978) as Tina Husbands, Wives & Lovers (1978) Quincy M.E. (1978) Charlie's Angels (1978)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joy Garrett?

American singer and actor (1945-1993)

When was Joy Garrett born?

Joy Garrett was born on 2 March 1945 in Fort Worth.

When did Joy Garrett die?

Joy Garrett died on 11 February 1993 in Los Angeles.

What was Joy Garrett's occupation?

Joy Garrett was an actor, singer, beauty pageant contestant and film actor.

What nationality was Joy Garrett?

Joy Garrett was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joy Garrett

· Wikidata: Q3187200

· DBpedia: Joy Garrett

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