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Joanne Baron
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Joanne Baron

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Born 1953 · New Haven, Connecticut, USA · Active 1978–2023

Joanne Baron, raised in Providence, Rhode Island, has made her mark in cult cinema with roles in Valley Girl (1983) and Joy of Sex (1984). Her performances capture the essence of the 1980s, blending humor and charm in a way that resonates with fans of exploitation and grindhouse films. Beyond acting, Baron is also a Meisner Method acting coach, contributing to the craft of future generations. Her work in these films adds a unique perspective to the exploration of youth culture and sexuality in that era.

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Joy of Sex

Joy of Sex

1984 ★ 3.4
as Miss Post

Teenager Leslie Hindenberg, mistakenly believing she has just weeks to live, decides she will lose her virginity before she dies.

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Valley Girl (1983) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
Valley Girl
1983 · ★6.0
Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Spider-Man 2
2004
Euphoria (2019)
Euphoria
2019
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Drag Me to Hell (2009)
Drag Me to Hell
2009
This Is 40 (2012)
This Is 40
2012
Halloween Ends (2022)
Halloween Ends
2022

Filmography

103 credits
2020s 7 credits
2023
Critters, Carnivores and Creatures as Marilyn Yeagher
Movie ★ 3.0
2022
Halloween Ends as Joan
Movie ★ 6.0
2022
The Lincoln Lawyer as Margot Schafer
TV ★ 7.7
2021
Tango Shalom as Hanna Meyer
Movie ★ 5.2
2020
Murder in the Vineyard as Principal Brown
Movie ★ 4.9
2020
Frank and Ava as Hedda
Movie ★ 4.9
2020
Sno Babies as Sister Margaret
Movie ★ 5.3
2010s 26 credits
2019
Kill Thy Neighbor as Katherine
Movie ★ 5.2
2019
Euphoria as Judy
TV ★ 8.3
2019
The Morning Show as Brenda Litchfield
TV ★ 7.7
2017
Beyond Skyline as Regina
Movie ★ 5.3
2017
Romance at Reindeer Lodge as Val
Movie ★ 6.0
2017
Deadly Exchange as Ruth
Movie ★ 5.6
2017
Price for Freedom as Haleh
Movie ★ 2.0
2017
Cries of the Unborn as Juror #8
Movie ★ 4.0
2016
Indignation as Mrs. Greenberg
Movie ★ 6.3
2016
Criticsized as Dr. Hilary Stone
Movie ★ 4.2
2016
Killer Assistant as Janet McAlper
Movie ★ 5.7
2016
Billions as Lorna MacGowan
TV ★ 7.8
2016
This Is Us as Gina
TV ★ 8.2
2015
I Remember You as Katie
Movie ★ 5.4
2015
The Bar Mitzvah Club as Mrs. Goldstein
Movie
2015
Grace and Frankie as Cheryl
TV ★ 7.7
2014
Rake as Anne
TV ★ 5.2
2014
Murder in the First as Ruth Adler
TV ★ 5.8
2012
3 Days of Normal as Liz
Movie ★ 4.3
2012
The Trouble with Cali as Zelda Hirschorn
Movie ★ 2.0
2012
This Is 40 as Vice Principal Laviati
Movie ★ 5.9
2012
The Unknown
TV
2011
On the Inside as Mrs. Standings
Movie ★ 5.3
2011
Life at the Resort as Nadya
Movie ★ 3.3
2010
Bare Knuckles as Dorothy
Movie ★ 3.3
2010
Frankie & Alice as Nurse Susan Shaw
Movie ★ 5.9
2000s 34 credits
2009
Everybody Dies as Deb
Movie ★ 2.5
2009
An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong as Mrs. Ziminsky
Movie ★ 6.6
2009
Drag Me to Hell as Mr. Jacks' Secretary
Movie ★ 6.5
2008
Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman's Chance as Elizabeth
Movie ★ 4.7
2008
Black Crescent Moon as Bitsy
Movie ★ 3.5
2008
iMurders as Christine Jensen
Movie ★ 3.4
2008
Heidi 4 Paws as Detie (voice)
Movie ★ 6.0
2008
The Flyboys as Ms. Poulson
Movie ★ 7.6
2008
Damage Done as Mrs. Park
Movie ★ 6.0
2007
The Ungodly as Megan
Movie ★ 5.1
2007
Nancy Drew as Costume Lady
Movie ★ 6.1
2007
While the Children Sleep as Mel Olson
Movie ★ 5.2
2007
Expired as Supervisor
Movie ★ 5.9
2007
Steam as Diane
Movie ★ 2.8
2007
Mad Men as Saleswoman
TV ★ 8.1
2006
Material Girls as Gretchen
Movie ★ 5.3
2006
School for Scoundrels as Lois
Movie ★ 5.5
2006
Coffee Date as Mrs. Orsini
Movie ★ 5.0
2006
God's Waiting List as Beryl
Movie ★ 4.3
2006
Kalamazoo? as Mrs. Goldman
Movie ★ 9.0
2004
Spider-Man 2 as Skeptical Scientist
Movie ★ 7.3
2004
The Prince & Me as Margueritte (Royal Designer)
Movie ★ 6.2
2003
Joan of Arcadia as Female Guest God
TV ★ 7.3
2002
Street Time as Beverly
TV ★ 2.5
2002
The Shield as Marianne
TV ★ 8.2
2001
Perfume as Janice Crawford
Movie ★ 4.8
2001
Burning Down the House as Brenda Goodman
Movie ★ 8.5
2001
The Theory of the Leisure Class as Barbara Beamer
Movie ★ 7.0
2001
The Ponder Heart as Miss Teacake Magee
Movie ★ 5.7
2001
Brooklyn Babylon as Aunt Rose
Movie ★ 5.1
2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent as Hildy Glaser
TV ★ 7.6
2001
Going to California as Barbara
TV ★ 5.8
2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm as Rabbi
TV ★ 8.0
2000
Strong Medicine as Brenda
TV ★ 7.4
1990s 23 credits
1999
The Secret Life of Girls as Registrar
Movie ★ 6.5
1999
BitterSweet as Sales Lady
Movie ★ 4.9
1999
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge as Doctor Carrington
Movie ★ 6.4
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Diane Schwartz
TV ★ 7.9
1998
St. Patrick's Day as Priss
Movie ★ 4.4
1998
The Magnificent Seven as Working Girl
TV ★ 6.6
1998
Martial Law as Judith Jacobs
TV ★ 7.1
1997
Allie & Me as Allie Dadadad
Movie ★ 3.4
1997
The Big Fall as Mrs. Brody
Movie ★ 6.3
1997
Veronica's Closet as Waitress
TV ★ 5.4
1996
The Dentist as Mrs. Saunders
Movie ★ 5.5
1996
Ladykiller as Marsha Levine
Movie ★ 4.0
1994
Pet Shop as Marilyn Yeagher
Movie ★ 4.7
1994
Angie as ICU Nurse #1
Movie ★ 5.8
1994
Threesome as Curt Woman
Movie ★ 6.4
1994
ER as Virgie
TV ★ 7.8
1993
Diagnosis: Murder as Rabbi Nussbaum
TV ★ 7.1
1992
Universal Soldier as Brenda the Waitress
Movie ★ 6.3
1992
Crazy in Love as Mona Tuckman
Movie ★ 4.6
1992
Eye of the Storm as Margaret
Movie ★ 6.0
1991
All I Want For Christmas as Salesdervish #2
Movie ★ 5.7
1990
Law & Order as Danielle Payne
TV ★ 7.3
1990
Dream On as Sheila's Roommate
TV ★ 7.0
1980s 10 credits
1989
Prime Target as Mrs. Weissman
Movie ★ 5.2
1989
That's Adequate as Standup Comic
Movie ★ 4.1
1987
Someone to Watch Over Me as Helen Greening
Movie ★ 5.9
1987
Medium Rare as Ruth
Movie ★ 5.0
1986
Sledge Hammer! as Mrs. Flambo
TV ★ 7.9
1986
Sledge Hammer! as Wanda Hobbs
TV ★ 7.9
1985
Real Genius as Mrs. Taylor
Movie ★ 6.6
1984
Joy of Sex● as Miss Post
Movie ★ 4.1
1983
Valley Girl● as Prom Teacher
Movie ★ 6.0
1981
C.O.D. as Rosalie
Movie ★ 3.4
1970s 1 credit
1978
Eyes of Laura Mars as Linda (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
Crew Credits
2000s 2 credits
2003
Profoundly Normal Co-Executive Producer
Movie ★ 5.3
2001
Perfume Co-Producer
Movie ★ 4.8