Joan Rivers

At the age of 81, Joan Rivers took her final vow and fare everyone goodbye. The actress and comedian known for her long list of work joined our creator in 2014. Joan Alexandra Molinsky, known as Joan Rivers to the public, was born in New York to immigrant parents. Joan went to college and her bachelor’s degree in anthropology and English literature at Connecticut College. Joan selected Rivers as her screen name as advised by her agent, Tony Rivers. Acting has always been Joan’s passion. During high school, Joan participated in their theatre club, which formed her early foundation in acting.

Joan gained popularity as she started performing in comedy clubs with her friends Woody Alle and George Carlin. Joan was mentored by Johnny Carson and later hosted her own TV show, The Joan Rivers Show. Joan also received credits for her reality show shared with her daughter, Melissa Rivers, Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best? Throughout her long-lived career, she has received several credits and awards from many award-giving bodies.