Joan Roberts

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Joan Roberts
Born(1917-07-15)July 15, 1917
DiedAugust 13, 2012(2012-08-13) (aged 95)
Cause of deathHeart failure
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Musical theatre, film and television actress
Years active1948–2011
Known forLaurey in Oklahoma!
Spouse(s)
John J. Donlon (m. 1946–1965)
(his death),
Alexander Peter (m. 1966–1993)
(his death)
ChildrenWith Donlon:
1 son

Joan Roberts (July 15, 1917 – August 13, 2012) was an American movie, television, and stage actress. She was known for her role as Laurey in Oklahoma!.

Roberts was born on July 15, 1917 in New York City, New York. Roberts was married to John J. Donlon from 1946 until his death in 1965. She was married to Alexander Peter from 1966 until his death in 1993. Roberts had a son with Donlon. Roberts died on August 13, 2012 from heart failure in her home in Stamford, Connecticut, aged 95.[1]

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  1. Jones, Kenneth. "Joan Roberts, the Soprano Who Gave Voice to Laurey in Oklahoma!, Dead at 95". PlayBill.com. Retrieved August 15, 2012.

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