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Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95276379/joybelle-squibb: accessed ), memorial page for Joybelle Squibb (9 May 1905–22 Nov 1996), Find a Grave Memorial ID 95276379, citing Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by DRWS (contributor 46971293).
Squibb was born in Vandalia, Illinois. Her mother, JoyBelle, was a silent film pianist. Her father, Lewis, was an insurance agent. Squibb married Edward Sostek in 1953. They divorced in 1959. Squibb married acting teacher Charles Kakatsakis. They have a son, Harry, a filmmaker who directed the short film Admissions.
JoyBelle was a well-known pianist, who provided accompanying music for silent films during the 1920s. Joybelle won the World Championship Old Time Piano Playing Contest twice, in 1975 and 1976. Squibb started her career as a theatrical actor, working with the Cleveland Play House.
- Actress, Producer, Soundtrack
- November 6, 1929
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JoyBelle was a well-known pianist, who provided accompanying music for silent films during the 1920s. Joybelle won the World Championship Old Time Piano Playing Contest twice, in 1975 and 1976. Squibb started her career as a theatrical actor, working with the Cleveland Play House.
- November 6, 1929
- She's not from Nebraska. Squibb was born and raised Vandalia, Ill. by parents JoyBelle and Lewis Squibb. JoyBelle was a well-known piano player, who played for silent movies in the 1920s, while Lewis worked in insurance.
- Squibb's been in the business for over 50 years! She started her career in musical theater, and made her Broadway debut in Gypsy as stripper Electra in 1960.
- She's 84 years old — and not ashamed to use it to her advantage! "Who knows how many more movies I have left in me? But don't worry about me! Honey, I'll be fine," Squibb joked on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- She's pals with fellow Oscar nominee (and frontrunner) Nyong'o. After bumping into the 12 Years a Slave actress at a party in January, Squibb decided to introduce herself. "
Squibb, Joybelle (Old-time piano, 1976), 1976, Box: Photo Box 268. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS RECORDS (**collection in process**), WH2129. Denver Public Library, Western History and Genealogy .
Jan 22, 2014 · Count June Squibb among that number. Squibb, the daughter of Louie and Joybelle Squibb, grew up here, graduating from Vandalia High School in 1947. Through hard work and amazing tenacity, she has carved out a successful career on the stage and in the movies.
