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Joan Darling (née Kugell; [1] born April 14, 1935 [2]) is an American actress, film and television director and a dramatic arts instructor.
Joan Darling began her career with the New York improvisational theater troupe "Premise Players", and soon graduated to off-Broadwy and Broadway productions. She made her film debut in 1964 and, in the early '70s, landed a regular role on the Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law (1971) TV series.
- January 1, 1
- 49 sec
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Joan Darling began her career with the New York improvisational theater troupe "Premise Players", and soon graduated to off-Broadwy and Broadway productions. She made her film debut in 1964 and, in the early '70s, landed a regular role on the Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law (1971) TV series.
- April 14, 1935
Joan Darling shares her story of how she became one of the first and most successful women directors in television, from directing Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman to M*A*S*H. She also talks about the challenges and changes for women in the industry and her teaching at Sundance.
Jun 3, 2024 · Learn about the 30-year legacy of Joan Darling and Joan Tewkesbury, two iconic figures in the entertainment industry and creative advisors at Sundance Institute labs. They share their values, teaching styles, and insights on process and art.
Jan 4, 2019 · Joan Darling is a UT alumna who became one of the first female directors in television, winning an Emmy and a Directors Guild of America Award. She shares her journey from Boston to LA, from Shakespeare to improv, and from struggling to successful in this interview.
Joan Darling is a Boston-born actress, director, and instructor who worked on M*A*S*H and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. She received two Emmy nominations for her directing in a comedy series in 1976 and 1977.
