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Joanne Dru (born Joan Letitia LaCock; [1] January 31, 1922 – September 10, 1996) [2] was an American film and television actress, known for such films as Red River, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, All the King's Men, and Wagon Master.
Joanne Dru. Actress: Red River. The daughter of a West Virginia druggist, Joanne Dru came to New York in 1940. In New York she worked as a model and was cast by Al Jolson as one of the showgirls in his Broadway play "Hold Onto Your Hats."
Actress: Red River. The daughter of a West Virginia druggist, Joanne Dru came to New York in 1940. In New York she worked as a model and was cast by Al Jolson as one of the showgirls in his Broadway play "Hold Onto Your Hats."
In 1948-50 Joanne Dru starred in three of the finest Hollywood westerns and an Academy Award-winning drama. Though never a major star, her work in these films - Howard Hawks's Red River, John...
Joanne Dru was an American actress who is best remembered for her lead role in one of the greatest western classics of all time, ‘Red River.’ She was born Joan Letitia LaCock in West Virginia, and was a highly talented and beautiful actress.
Jul 6, 2024 · Step into the glitz and glamour of Classic Hollywood as we shine a spotlight on Joanne Dru, an icon of the silver screen. 🌟 ...more.
Sep 13, 1996 · Joanne Dru, who starred opposite John Wayne in the westerns ''Red River'' and ''She Wore a Yellow Ribbon,'' died on Tuesday at her home in Beverly Hills, Calif. She was 74.
