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
Iron Man 3
(2013)
Joan Rivers
Shrek 2
(2004)
Joan Rivers (voice)
The Smurfs
(2011)
Party Guest
Spaceballs
(1987)
Dot Matrix (voice)
Serial Mom
(1994)
Joan Rivers
First Daughter
(2004)
Joan Rivers
Look Who's Talking
(1989)
Julie (voice) (uncredited)
Disclosure
(2020)
Self (archive footage)
The Muppets Take Manhattan
(1984)
Perfume Saleswoman
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
(2010)
Self (archive footage)
The Swimmer
(1968)
Joan
Napoleon
(1995)
Mother Penguin (voice)
Beastie Boys Story
(2020)
Self (archive footage)
Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend?
(2014)
Grandma Doyle
Goosed
(1999)
Blanche
The Last Laugh
(2016)
Self
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
Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas
(1984)
Self
An Audience with Joan Rivers
(1984)
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
(1986)
Self
WrestleMania II
(1986)
Ring Announcer
Predicaments
(1986)
Host
Les Patterson Saves the World
(1987)
President Rivers (uncredited)
Spaceballs
(1987)
Dot Matrix (voice)
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
(1988)
Joan Rivers
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
Sylvester: Mighty Real
(2002)
Self (archive footage)
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
(2002)
Self
Cleavage
(2002)
Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde
(2004)
Self
Shrek 2
(2004)
Joan Rivers (voice)
First Daughter
(2004)
Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers: (Still A) Live at the London Palladium
(2005)
Herself
John Candy: Comic Spirit
(2005)
Self
The Electric Company's Greatest Hits & Bits
(2006)
Self
Joan Rivers: Before Melissa Pulls the Plug
(2006)
Herself
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
George Carlin : The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
(2009)
Self
Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers
(2009)
Herself - Roastee
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
(2010)
Herself
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
(2010)
Self (archive footage)
Growing Up Barnard
(2011)
Bob Ross: The Happy Painter
(2011)
Self (archive footage)
The Undefeated
(2011)
Self (archive footage)
The Smurfs
(2011)
Party Guest
Joan Rivers: Don't Start with Me
(2012)
Self
Johnny Carson: King of Late Night
(2012)
Self
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
(2013)
Self
Why We Laugh: Funny Women
(2013)
Self
Iron Man 3
(2013)
Joan Rivers
Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's
(2013)
Self
Moms Mabley
(2013)
Self
Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend?
(2014)
Grandma Doyle
Women Aren't Funny
(2014)
Herself
The Story of The Swimmer
(2014)
Self
The Last Laugh
(2016)
Self
Love, Sweat and Tears
(2017)
Herself
Beastie Boys Story
(2020)
Self (archive footage)
Disclosure
(2020)
Self (archive footage)
Parkinson at 50
(2021)
Self (archive footage)
Live at Mister Kelly's
(2021)
Self
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
(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