Jackie Joseph facts for kids
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Jackie Joseph
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Joseph in The Little Shop of Horrors (1960)
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| Born | November 7, 1933 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Other names | Jackie Joseph Lawrence |
| Education | John Marshall High School |
| Alma mater | UCLA |
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| Years active | 1958–2019 |
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| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Bill Bateman (former-son-in-law) |
Jackie Joseph (born November 7, 1933) is an American actress and writer. She is famous for her roles in movies and TV shows. You might know her as Jackie Parker from The Doris Day Show or as Audrey from the original The Little Shop of Horrors (1960). She also had a fun role in the popular movie Gremlins (1984).
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Early Life and Education
Jackie Joseph was born in Los Angeles County, California. She went to John Marshall High School in Los Angeles. Later, she continued her studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Acting Career Highlights
Jackie Joseph started her acting journey in 1958. She was a performer and singer in a show called Billy Barnes Revue. This is where she met actor Ken Berry, who would later become her husband.
Famous TV Roles
Jackie Joseph appeared in many television programs. She voiced Melody in the cartoon series Josie and the Pussycats. She also played Miss Oglethorpe on Run, Buddy, Run. A big role for her was Jackie Parker on The Doris Day Show from 1971 to 1973. She was also a regular on The Bob Newhart Show.
Memorable Movie Appearances
Jackie Joseph is well-known for her movie roles too. She played Audrey Fulquard in the first The Little Shop of Horrors movie in 1960. She was also Charlene Hensley in Hogan's Heroes (1966). Kids often remember her as Sheila Futterman in Gremlins (1984) and Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990). She also appeared as Mrs. Kirkland in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) and Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987).
Her other film work includes roles in Who's Minding the Mint? (1967), With Six You Get Eggroll (1968), and Small Soldiers (1998).
Other TV Guest Roles
Jackie Joseph made guest appearances on many classic TV shows. These include The Andy Griffith Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show, and F Troop. She also appeared on Hogan's Heroes, McHale's Navy, and Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.. Later in her career, she was seen on Full House and Designing Women.
Other Activities
In 1977, Jackie Joseph used her creativity in a different way. She became a producer for fashion shows. She organized the Western Children's Brand Wagon show. This event featured young models showing off clothes from many different companies.
Personal Life
Jackie Joseph married actor Ken Berry in 1960. They adopted two children, a son named John and a daughter named Jennifer. Jackie and Ken later separated in 1977. In 2003, Jackie married David Lawrence. Sadly, her adopted son John passed away in 2016, and her adopted daughter Jennifer passed away in 2020.
In 2023, Jackie Joseph joined other actors on a picket line. This was during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, where actors were asking for better pay and working conditions.
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Jackie Joseph in The Little Shop of Horrors (1960)
