Joan Maxine Copeland is an American actress.
Joan Copeland is best known for her performances in the 1977 Broadway revival of Pal Joey and her award-winning performance in the 1981 play The American Clock.
Joan Copeland has also played a number of prominent roles on various soap operas throughout her career, including Andrea Whiting on Search for Tomorrow and Gwendolyn Lord Abbott on One Life to Live.
Joan Copeland was born to a middle-class Jewish family in New York City on June 1, 1922
Joan Copeland began her career during the mid-1940s, appearing in theatre in New York City, where, shortly thereafter, she would become one of the first members admitted to the newly formed Actors Studio.
Joan Copeland moved into television and film during the 1950s while still maintaining an active stage career.
Is Joan Copeland Related To Marilyn Monroe?
Joan Copeland is not directly related to Marilyn Monroe.
However, Joan Copeland is the younger sister of Kermit Miller, and playwright Arthur Miller, and was briefly sister-in-law to Marilyn Monroe.