Joan Leslie was a famous actress born on January 26, 1925 in Highland Park, MI. She is best known for her roles in the 1941 film noir heist feature High Sierra, the 1942 musical movie Yankee Doodle Dandy, and the 1941 Alvin York biopic Sergeant York. Her performances in these films have earned her a place in film history.
Joan Leslie is a member of Movie Actress
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M
About
Famous for her work in numerous films of the 1940s and early 1950s, she is particularly notable for her portrayal of Velma in the 1941 film noir heist feature High Sierra, for her performance as Mary Cohan in the 1942 musical movie Yankee Doodle Dandy and for her role as Gracie Williams in the 1941 Alvin York biopic Sergeant York.
Before Fame
During her childhood years, she made uncredited appearances in the films Camille (1936) and Men with Wings (1938).
Trivia
She was the 2006 recipient of the Golden Boot Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Western film genre.
Family Life
Born Joan Agnes Theresa Sadie Brodel in Highland Park, Michigan, to Agnes and John Brodel, she grew up with older sisters named Mary and Betty. Her five-decade marriage to Dr. william G. Caldwell resulted in twin daughters named Ellen and Patrice.
Associated With
She co-starred with Fred Astaire in the 1943 musical comedy movie The Sky's The Limit.