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Joan Lorring

Joan Lorring

Acting
17 Apr 1926
30 May 2014
Hong Kong, China

Biography

Joan Lorring, born Mary Madeline Ellis is a Hong Kong-born American actress and singer known for her work in film and theatre. Soon after, her family moved to Los Angeles, Madeleine (known by her nickname "Dellie") began working as a child actress in radio and film – she was credited as "Dellie Ellis" when she played the title role in the radio program A Date With Judy (1942). She eventually adopted Joan Lorring as her stage name. Lorring made her Broadway debut in 1950, originating the role o...

Also Known As

Dellie Ellis (nickname), Maria Madeline Ellis

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