Joan Rivers
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 8, 1933
- Died
- September 4, 2014
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
Joan Alexandra Molinsky, known professionally as Joan Rivers (June 8, 1933 – September 4, 2014) 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.
Filmography
- Untitled Joan Rivers Documentary
Untitled Joan Rivers Documentary TBA
as Self (archive footage)
Joan Rivers at the BBC 2024
as Self (archive footage)
Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed 2023
as Self (archive footage)
Commitment to Life 2023
as Self (archive footage)
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up 2022
as Self (archive footage)
Live at Mister Kelly's 2021
as Self
Parkinson at 50 2021
as Self (archive footage)
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It 2021
as Self (archive footage)
Disclosure 2020
as Self (archive footage)
Beastie Boys Story 2020
as Self (archive footage)
Love, Sweat and Tears 2017
as Self
Mansfield 66/67 2017
Actor
The Last Laugh 2016
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend? 2014
as Grandma Doyle
Women Aren't Funny 2014
as Self
The Story of The Swimmer 2014
as Self
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise 2013
as Self
Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's 2013
as Self
Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley 2013
as Self
Iron Man 3 2013
as Joan Rivers
Why We Laugh: Funny Women 2013
as Self, Executive Producer
Joan Rivers: Don't Start with Me 2012
as Self, Writer
- Vanilla Ice Archive
Vanilla Ice Archive 2012
as Self (archive footage)
Johnny Carson: King of Late Night 2012
as Self
Bob Ross: The Happy Painter 2011
as Self (archive footage)
Tower Heist 2011
as Self, Thanks
The Smurfs 2011
as Party Guest
The Undefeated 2011
as Self (archive footage)
- Growing Up Barnard
Growing Up Barnard 2011
Actor
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps 2010
as Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work 2010
as Self
Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers 2009
as Self
We Are Most Amused 2008
as Self
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project 2007
as Self
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women 2007
as Self
The Electric Company's Greatest Hits & Bits 2006
as Self
My Name is Jackie Beat 2006
Actor
Joan Rivers: Before Melissa Pulls the Plug 2006
as Self, Writer
An Audience with Joan Rivers 2006
as Self, Writer
- Joan Rivers: (Still A) Live at the London Palladium
Joan Rivers: (Still A) Live at the London Palladium 2005
as Self, Writer
Spaceballs: The Documentary 2005
as Self
- John Candy: Comic Spirit
John Candy: Comic Spirit 2005
as Self
Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde 2004
as Self
The Best of So Graham Norton 2004
as Self (archive footage)
First Daughter 2004
as Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers Live at the Apollo 2004
as Self, Writer
Shrek 2 2004
as Joan Rivers (voice)
100 Greatest Sexy Moments 2003
as Self
Cleavage 2002
as Self
- Sylvester: Mighty Real
Sylvester: Mighty Real 2002
as Self (archive footage)
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' 2002
as Self
E! True Hollywood Story: Joan Rivers 2001
as Self
Whispers: An Elephant's Tale 2000
as Spike (voice)
Intern 2000
as Dolly Bellows
Goosed 1999
as Blanche
Knitwits Revisited 1999
as Becky (voice), Dialogue
Knitwits 1997
as Becky (voice), Writer
The Garth Brooks Video Collection, Vol. 2 1996
as Self (We Shall Be Free Music Video)
Napoleon 1995
as Mother Penguin (voice)
Stonewall 25: Global Voices of Pride and Protest 1994
as Self
Tears and Laughter: The Joan and Melissa Rivers Story 1994
as Joan Rivers
Serial Mom 1994
as Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers: Abroad in London 1992
as Self, Writer
- Rosa Does Joan
Rosa Does Joan 1992
as Herself
Public Enemy #2 1991
as Joan Rivers
How to Murder a Millionaire 1990
as Irma
Night of 100 Stars III 1990
as Self
- Comic Relief '90
Comic Relief '90 1990
as Self
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years 1990
as Self
Look Who's Talking 1989
as Julie (voice) (uncredited)
Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special 1988
as Self
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz 1988
as Joan Rivers, Writer
Spaceballs 1987
as Dot Matrix (voice)
Les Patterson Saves the World 1987
as President Rivers (uncredited)
WrestleMania II 1986
as Ring Announcer
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special 1986
as Self
The Muppets Take Manhattan 1984
as Perfume Saleswoman
An Audience with Joan Rivers 1984
as Self, Writer
Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas 1984
as Self
Lily: Sold Out 1981
as Joan Rivers
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip 1979
as Self
Rabbit Test 1978
as Second Nurse, Director, Writer
- Happy Birthday, Las Vegas
Happy Birthday, Las Vegas 1977
Actor
The Girl Most Likely To... 1973
Story, Teleplay
The Swimmer 1968
as Joan
Hootenanny a Go-Go 1965
as Self
Mister Universe 1951
as Teenage Girl in Audience
Credits from TMDB.