Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers

Birthday: 1933-06-08

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Biography: Joan Alexandra Molinsky, known professionally as Joan Rivers (June 8, 1933 – September 4, 2014) ,was an American comedian, actress, writer, producer, and television host. She was noted for her often controversial comedic persona—heavily self-deprecating and sharply acerbic, especially towards celebrities and politicians.

Movies

Spaceballs
Spaceballs

When the nefarious Dark Helmet hatches a plan to snatch Princess Vespa and steal her planet's air, s...

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Rabbit Test
Rabbit Test

Lionel's life turns around after a one-night stand on top of a pinball table... he becomes the world...

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The Muppets Take Manhattan
The Muppets Take Manhattan

When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New Yor...

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Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde
Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of Oscar Wilde's birth, 150 leading artists of the stage, scree...

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Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

A documentary on the life and career of Joan Rivers, made as the comedienne turns 75 years old....

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Public Enemy #2
Public Enemy #2

Second City Television alumnus Dave Thomas stars in this hilarious spoof of "America's Most Wanted."...

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Live at Mister Kelly's
Live at Mister Kelly's

The iconic Mister Kelly’s bedazzled the country by launching superstars like Barbra Streisand, Richa...

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Joan Rivers: (Still A) Live at the London Palladium
Joan Rivers: (Still A) Live at the London Palladium

Filmed at her sellout farewell shows at the London Palladium, this hilarious DVD sees the acid-tongu...

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Predicaments
Predicaments

When last we left the Flatt Marble Company, George Flatt had a gorgeous new secretary. She had Georg...

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Look Who's Talking
Look Who's Talking

After a single, career-minded woman is left on her own to give birth to the child of a married man, ...

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Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It

Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of a select group ...

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Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed
Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed

This timely exploration of Hollywood and LGBTQ+ identity examines the life of legendary actor Rock H...

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Intern
Intern

A young, underappreciated intern at the ultra-hip magazine Skirt must learn to deal with kissy-face ...

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Johnny Carson: King of Late Night
Johnny Carson: King of Late Night

Chronological look at the life and career of Johnny Carson (1925-2005), with commentary from an ex-w...

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Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's
Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's

It's the most mythic of all American emporiums - and the scene of many an ultimate fashion fantasy. ...

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Parkinson at 50
Parkinson at 50

Sir Michael Parkinson looks back over his 50 years as a broadcaster, revealing some tricks of the in...

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Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley
Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley

A feature documentary about Jackie "Moms" Mabley, an African-American stand-up comic and show-biz pi...

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Joan Rivers: Don't Start with Me
Joan Rivers: Don't Start with Me

Grow up, check your sensitivity at the door and feel the comedic wrath of entertainment icon Joan Ri...

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The Last Laugh
The Last Laugh

Feature documentary about humor and the Holocaust, examining whether it is ever acceptable to use hu...

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Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

Fictional character, Heidi Abromowitz, is the butt of everyone's jokes....

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The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up

In this comedy special, Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler and Dave Chappelle honor George C...

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Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip

A documentary on the pop music and culture of the 1960's, featuring film and video clips of 60's-era...

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Serial Mom
Serial Mom

Beverly is the perfect happy homemaker, along with her doting husband and two children, but this nuc...

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Mister Universe
Mister Universe

A gullible and honest "Mr. Universe" winner, Tommy Tomkins, gets added to the stable of a con-man an...

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An Audience with Joan Rivers
An Audience with Joan Rivers

The shockingly controversial, outrageous, and wickedly funny comedienne performing live in front of ...

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Disclosure
Disclosure

An investigation of how Hollywood's fabled stories have deeply influenced how Americans feel about t...

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Happy Birthday, Las Vegas
Happy Birthday, Las Vegas

Hosted by Don Meredith & Cindy Williams with Eddy Arnold, David Brenner, Foster Brooks, Charo, Norm ...

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Goosed
Goosed

Sheltered rich girl Charlene has an over-protective mother who insists that her daughter should marr...

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Tears and Laughter: The Joan and Melissa Rivers Story
Tears and Laughter: The Joan and Melissa Rivers Story

After the loss of her husband, comedienne Joan Rivers and her daughter Melissa must discover a way t...

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Hootenanny a Go-Go
Hootenanny a Go-Go

A square rich boy wants to make it with a pretty folk singer, so he buys the coffee house where she ...

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Les Patterson Saves the World
Les Patterson Saves the World

Fat middle aged 24/7 drunkard Les Patterson represents Australia at the UN where his fart literally ...

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Beastie Boys Story
Beastie Boys Story

Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of the...

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Stonewall 25: Global Voices of Pride and Protest
Stonewall 25: Global Voices of Pride and Protest

Finished a quarter century after the earth-shaking protests that forever altered the public percepti...

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Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise journeys through Brooks’ early years in the creative beginnings of live tel...

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Night of 100 Stars III
Night of 100 Stars III

A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy....

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Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special

Pee-wee Herman and pals are celebrating Christmas in the Playhouse in their own creative ways: Pee-w...

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Women Aren't Funny
Women Aren't Funny

Comedian Bonnie McFarlane dons her investigative journalist's hat to find out once and for all if wo...

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Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women

A documentary film about three generations of female Jewish comedians and the complexity and challen...

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How to Murder a Millionaire
How to Murder a Millionaire

A Beverly Hills housewife suspects that her husband of thirty years is trying to kill her....

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E! True Hollywood Story: Joan Rivers
E! True Hollywood Story: Joan Rivers

Spoof documentary about the comedy icon....

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Why We Laugh: Funny Women
Why We Laugh: Funny Women

An uncensored look into the lives of the female stand-up comedian. Featuring interviews and live per...

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My Name is Jackie Beat
My Name is Jackie Beat

Follows the life of one of today's most notorious bad-girl drag performers: Jackie Beat. Backstage w...

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We Are Most Amused
We Are Most Amused

We Are Most Amused was a gala event held at the New Wimbledon Theatre on 12 November 2008 in honour ...

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Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers
Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers

It's the "Queen of Mean", Joan Rivers turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest insta...

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Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas
Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas

This 60-minute video is 100% Shandling, which is either good or bad news depending upon who's watchi...

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Lily: Sold Out
Lily: Sold Out

After taking her successful Broadway show to Las Vegas, Lily Tomlin is faced with a tough decision: ...

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Sylvester: Mighty Real
Sylvester: Mighty Real

A short documentary about the Disco legend Sylvester. Sylvester James began as a child gospel singer...

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Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

An all-star cast celebrates George Burn's 90th birthday and showcases highlights in Burns' career....

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Vanilla Ice Archive
Vanilla Ice Archive

The life and career of American rapper Vanilla Ice, showcasing his start as a breakdancer in South D...

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The Garth Brooks Video Collection, Vol. 2
The Garth Brooks Video Collection, Vol. 2

This inspiring compilation includes "We Shall Be Free," which evokes a sense of optimism for the hum...

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Iron Man 3
Iron Man 3

When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an od...

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Love, Sweat and Tears
Love, Sweat and Tears

Dr. Pamela Dee is on a mission to "Save The Menopausal Vaginas of America!" Her goal is to de-stigma...

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Shrek 2
Shrek 2

Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey set off to Far, Far Away to meet Fiona's mother and father, the Queen and K...

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The Smurfs
The Smurfs

When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from the...

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Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

The documentary consists of tape of Don's show (never been filmed before), interviews with Don's con...

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Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend?
Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend?

Bella Thorne, Madison Pettis and Ryan Ochoa lead an ensemble cast in this spook-tacular adventure wi...

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The Undefeated
The Undefeated

A documentary that chronicles Sarah Palin's pre-political life; her tenure as Governor of Alaska, an...

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Growing Up Barnard
Growing Up Barnard

Are women’s colleges a dying breed? In the past forty years over 75% of women’s colleges have closed...

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Joan Rivers: Abroad in London
Joan Rivers: Abroad in London

Joan delivers her biting tongue to the Queen and her country....

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Joan Rivers: Before Melissa Pulls the Plug
Joan Rivers: Before Melissa Pulls the Plug

2006 special for the Bravo Network....

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Bob Ross: The Happy Painter
Bob Ross: The Happy Painter

A behind-the-scenes look at the beloved public television personality's journey from humble beginnin...

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Cleavage
Cleavage

"Cleavage" is an uplifting and informative journey to the most eye-catching destination on earth: Th...

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The Swimmer
The Swimmer

A man spends a summer day swimming home via all the pools in his quiet suburban neighborhood....

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John Candy: Comic Spirit
John Candy: Comic Spirit

A tribute to the late John Candy from the cast of Spaceballs....

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The Electric Company's Greatest Hits & Bits
The Electric Company's Greatest Hits & Bits

When "The Electric Company" made its television debut in October 1971, it was instantly clear that i...

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First Daughter
First Daughter

Samantha MacKenzie, the daughter of the president of the United States, arrives at college with a gr...

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Napoleon
Napoleon

The adventures of Golden Retriever pup Napoleon and his friend, the parrot Birdo Lucci....

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Knitwits Revisited
Knitwits Revisited

KnitWits Revisited brings us back to the KnitWits' knitting store....

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Knitwits
Knitwits

Saturday afternoon in a knitting store in New York City....

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The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'

Featuring inverviews from: Afrika Bambaataa, Ashford & Simpson, Jackson Browne, Kim Burell, Taylor D...

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WrestleMania II
WrestleMania II

Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper in a Boxing match Battle Royal featuring superstars and athletes from the WWF ...

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The Story of The Swimmer
The Story of The Swimmer

A documentary about the making of the cult film The Swimmer (1968)....

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Whispers: An Elephant's Tale
Whispers: An Elephant's Tale

Whispers, an innocent and adorable baby elephant who's just learning to walk on his own four feet, f...

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Comic Relief '90
Comic Relief '90

Several celebrity comedians take on sadness in the fourth laugh for charity....

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Joan Rivers at the BBC
Joan Rivers at the BBC

Katherine Ryan presents a celebration of one of the biggest comedy talents to ever appear on the sma...

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Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps

As the global economy teeters on the brink of disaster, a young Wall Street trader partners with dis...

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Tower Heist
Tower Heist

A luxury condo manager leads a staff of workers to seek payback on the Wall Street swindler who defr...

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100 Greatest Sexy Moments
100 Greatest Sexy Moments

Documentary, based on a British poll, listing the 100 sexiest movie and TV moments. Supplemented by ...

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Another Audience with Joan Rivers
Another Audience with Joan Rivers

The Queen of Comedy was 72 at the time of filming and still boiling mad - at everyone....

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Joan Rivers Live at the Apollo
Joan Rivers Live at the Apollo

Jack Dee presents performances by some of his favourite stand-up acts at the London theatre. First o...

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WrestleMania 2
WrestleMania 2

Emanating from New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, WrestleMania 2 features Hulk Hogan defending the ...

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Spaceballs: The Documentary
Spaceballs: The Documentary

The cast and crew of Spaceballs looks back at the making of the movie....

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Untitled Joan Rivers Documentary
Untitled Joan Rivers Documentary

Called “quite possible the most intuitively funny woman alive” by the New York Times television crit...

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Rosa Does Joan
Rosa Does Joan

In arguably her most widely seen ‘performance’ Nao created the character of “Rosa” the exhibitionist...

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