Joan Tompkins
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Joan Tompkins | |
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 Tompkins (right) as Susan Price Wells with Cameron Prud'homme and Charme Allen in the radio serial David Harum, 1947 | |
| Born | July 9, 1915 New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 29, 2005 (aged 89) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1953-1980 |
| Known for | |
| Spouse(s) | Steve Appleby Karl Swenson |
| Children | 4 stepsons |
Joan Swenson (July 9, 1915 – January 29, 2005),[1] previously known as Joan Tompkins, was an American actress of television, film, radio, and stage.
A New York City native, the eldest of two daughters born to Merritt E. Tompkins and Florence H. Aitken,[2][3] Tompkins performed with stock theater companies in Mount Kisco, New York and White Plains, New York.[4] She acted on Broadway in My Sister Eileen,[5] The Golden Journey,[6] Pride and Prejudice,[5] and Fly Away Home.[4]
Personal life
On July 25, 1936, Tompkins married actor Stephen Ker Appleby in Briarcliff, New York. They were divorced on December 4, 1941.[7] She was also married to actor Karl Swenson.[8][9]
Radio
Her roles on radio programs include:
| Program | Role |
|---|---|
| Against the Storm | Siri Allen[10] |
| David Harum | Susan Wells[10]: 94 |
| Lora Lawton | Lora Lawton[10]: 206 |
| Our Gal Sunday | Madeline Travers[10]: 262 |
| This Is Nora Drake | Nora Drake[5] |
| Young Widder Brown | Joyce Turner[10]: 361 |
| Your Family and Mine | Judy Wilbur[10]: 362 |
