Joan Van Ark

PersonBorn Jun 16, 1943 (age 82)New York City, New York, USA

American actress (born 1943)

Jun 1, 2026

Joan Van Ark

Joan Van Ark (born June 16, 1943) is an American actress best known for her role as Valene Ewing on the primetime soap opera Knots Landing. She made her Broadway debut in 1966 and received a Theatre World Award and a Tony Award nomination. In 1978, Van Ark landed the role of Valene Ewing, which she played for 13 seasons on the spin-off Knots Landing. She won the Soap Opera Digest Award for Best Actress in 1986 and 1989 for her performance on the show. Van Ark also received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for hosting the Tournament of Roses Parade. She has appeared in various other TV shows and films throughout her career.

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Buzz Score0.4

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Joan Van Ark ranks #13,589 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 0.4. Joan Van Ark peaked at #15,621 of all time (Jun 14 - Jul 13, 2023). Joan Van Ark ranks #9,085 over the past 365 days.

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#15,621Overall rank

Jun 14 - Jul 13, 2023

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M*A*S*H

Lt. Erika Johnson · 1 ep · 1972 – 1983

2.5

RuPaul's Drag Race

Self - Guest Judge · 1 ep · 2009 – Present

1.8

RuPaul's Drag Race

Self - Judge (archive footage) · 1 ep · 2009 – Present

1.8

Archer

Ruth (voice) · 1 ep · 2009 – 2023

1.7

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Jewel Pemberton · 1 ep · 1990 – 1996

1.1

Doom Patrol

Mrs. Franklin · 1 ep · 2019 – 2023

1.0

The Nanny

Margo Lange · 1 ep · 1993 – 1999

Annette Wainwright · 1 ep · 2003 – 2010

0.8

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Frogs

Karen Crockett · 1972

0.1

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