Joan Alexandra Molinsky, known professionally as Joan Rivers, 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.
Known For
Shrek 2
(2004)
Joan Rivers (voice)
Iron Man 3
(2013)
Joan Rivers
Spaceballs
(1987)
Dot Matrix (voice)
First Daughter
(2004)
Joan Rivers
The Smurfs
(2011)
Party Guest
Disclosure
(2020)
Self (archive footage)
Serial Mom
(1994)
Joan Rivers
Look Who's Talking
(1989)
Julie (voice) (uncredited)
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
(2010)
Self (archive footage)
The Swimmer
(1968)
Joan
Napoleon
(1995)
Mother Penguin (voice)
Intern
(2000)
Dolly Bellows
The Undefeated
(2011)
Self (archive footage)
WrestleMania II
(1986)
Ring Announcer
The Last Laugh
(2016)
Self
Rabbit Test
(1978)
Second Nurse
Full Filmography
Acting
Mister Universe
(1951)
Teenage Girl in Audience
Hootenanny a Go-Go
(1965)
Herself
The Swimmer
(1968)
Joan
Happy Birthday, Las Vegas
(1977)
Rabbit Test
(1978)
Second Nurse
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
(1979)
Self
Lily: Sold Out
(1981)
Joan Rivers
The Muppets Take Manhattan
(1984)
Perfume Saleswoman
An Audience with Joan Rivers
(1984)
Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas
(1984)
Self
WrestleMania II
(1986)
Ring Announcer
Predicaments
(1986)
Host
Spaceballs
(1987)
Dot Matrix (voice)
Les Patterson Saves the World
(1987)
President Rivers (uncredited)
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
(1988)
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
(1988)
Self
Look Who's Talking
(1989)
Julie (voice) (uncredited)
How to Murder a Millionaire
(1990)
Irma
Night of 100 Stars III
(1990)
Self
Public Enemy #2
(1991)
Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers: Abroad in London
(1992)
Herself
Tears and Laughter: The Joan and Melissa Rivers Story
(1994)
Joan Rivers
Serial Mom
(1994)
Joan Rivers
Stonewall 25: Global Voices of Pride and Protest
(1994)
Napoleon
(1995)
Mother Penguin (voice)
Knitwits
(1997)
Becky
Goosed
(1999)
Blanche
Knitwits Revisited
(1999)
Becky
Intern
(2000)
Dolly Bellows
Whispers: An Elephant's Tale
(2000)
Spike (voice)
E! True Hollywood Story: Joan Rivers
(2001)
Self
Cleavage
(2002)
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
(2002)
Self
Shrek 2
(2004)
Joan Rivers (voice)
First Daughter
(2004)
Joan Rivers
Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde
(2004)
Self
Joan Rivers: (Still A) Live at the London Palladium
(2005)
Herself
John Candy: Comic Spirit
(2005)
Self
Joan Rivers: Before Melissa Pulls the Plug
(2006)
Herself
The Electric Company's Greatest Hits & Bits
(2006)
Self
My Name is Jackie Beat
(2006)
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
(2007)
Self
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
(2007)
Self
We Are Most Amused
(2008)
Self
Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers
(2009)
Herself - Roastee
George Carlin : The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
(2009)
Self
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
(2010)
Herself
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
(2010)
Self (archive footage)
The Smurfs
(2011)
Party Guest
The Undefeated
(2011)
Self (archive footage)
Growing Up Barnard
(2011)
Bob Ross: The Happy Painter
(2011)
Self (archive footage)
Johnny Carson: King of Late Night
(2012)
Self
Joan Rivers: Don't Start with Me
(2012)
Self
Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's
(2013)
Self
Moms Mabley
(2013)
Self
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
(2013)
Self
Why We Laugh: Funny Women
(2013)
Self
Iron Man 3
(2013)
Joan Rivers
Women Aren't Funny
(2014)
Herself
Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend?
(2014)
Grandma Doyle
The Story of The Swimmer
(2014)
Self
The Last Laugh
(2016)
Self
Love, Sweat and Tears
(2017)
Herself
Disclosure
(2020)
Self (archive footage)
Beastie Boys Story
(2020)
Self (archive footage)
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
(2021)
Self (archive footage)
Live at Mister Kelly's
(2021)
Self
Parkinson at 50
(2021)
Self (archive footage)
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
(2022)
Self (archive footage)
Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed
(2023)
Self (archive footage)
Attack of the Doc!
(2023)
Writing
The Girl Most Likely to...
(1973)
Story and Teleplay
Rabbit Test
(1978)
Writer
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
(1988)
Writer
Joan Rivers: Abroad in London
(1992)
Writer
Joan Rivers: (Still A) Live at the London Palladium
(2005)
Writer
Joan Rivers: Before Melissa Pulls the Plug
(2006)
Writer
Joan Rivers: Don't Start with Me
(2012)
Writer
Directing
Crew
Production