Joanne Baron

Joanne Baron

72 · Born: Feb 3, 1953

Personal Details

BornFeb 3, 1953 New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Spouse
  • D.W. Brown

    ( Aug 31, 1985 to Dec 7, 2025 )
  • Stephen Levine

    ( Feb 24, 1980 to Dec 7, 2025 )

Biography

Joanne Baron is a highly accomplished and experienced actress, boasting an impressive resume of over 120 credits across the realms of theater, television, and film.

A pupil of the renowned William Esper, Baron was also an observer of Sanford Meisner's private class, allowing her to hone her craft under the guidance of two of the most respected names in the industry.

As a teacher, Baron worked alongside William Esper in his New York private studio, passing on her knowledge and expertise to the next generation of performers.

Throughout her career, Baron has produced and starred in several films, including the notable "Perfume" alongside the talented Jeff Goldblum and "Allie And Me" featuring the iconic Lainie Kazan.

In addition to her film work, Baron has also co-created and starred in the popular web series "Joanne Brown Is Here", showcasing her versatility and range as a performer.

When not on screen, Baron has frequently taken to the stage, performing in cabarets and opening for the legendary singer Cissy Houston, mother of the incomparable Whitney Houston.

Career

2022
2021
Tango Shalom
Tango Shalom as Hanna Meyer
2020
Murder in the Vineyard
Murder in the Vineyard as Principal Brown
Sno Babies
Sno Babies as Sister Margaret
2019
2017
2016
Indignation
Indignation as Mrs. Greenberg
Killer Assistant
Killer Assistant as Janet McAlper
Criticsized
Criticsized as Dr. Hilary Stone
2015
2013
Enemy Empire
Enemy Empire as Oracle / voice of Oracle
2012
The Trouble with Cali
The Trouble with Cali as Zelda Hirschorn
2011
On the Inside
On the Inside as Mrs. Standings
2010
Bare Knuckles
Bare Knuckles as Dorothy
Frankie & Alice
Frankie & Alice as Nurse Susan Shaw
2009
Drag Me to Hell
Drag Me to Hell as Mr. Jacks' Secretary
2008
Heidi 4 Paws
Heidi 4 Paws as Detie (voice)
iMurders
iMurders as Christine Jensen
The Flyboys
The Flyboys as Ms. Poulson
2007
The Sitter
The Sitter as Mel Olson
Expired
Expired as Supervisor
Nancy Drew
Nancy Drew as Costume Lady
Blur
Blur as Penelope
2006
Coffee Date
Coffee Date as Mrs. Orsini
Kalamazoo?
Kalamazoo? as Mrs. Goldman
Material Girls
Material Girls as Gretchen
2004
The Prince and Me
The Prince and Me as Margueritte (Royal Designer)
Spider-Man 2
Spider-Man 2 as Skeptical Scientist
2003
Intoxicating
Intoxicating as Dr. Eilene Preminger
2001
Burning Down the House
Burning Down the House as Brenda Goodman
Perfume
Perfume as Janice Crawford
The Ponder Heart
The Ponder Heart as Miss Teacake Magee
Brooklyn Babylon
Brooklyn Babylon as Aunt Rose
1999
BitterSweet
BitterSweet as Sales Lady
1997
The Big Fall
The Big Fall as Mrs. Brody
Allie & Me
Allie & Me as Allie Dadadad
1996
The Dentist
The Dentist as Mrs. Saunders
1995
Pet Shop
Pet Shop as Marilyn Yeagher
1994
Threesome
Threesome as Curt Woman
Angie
Angie as ICU Nurse #1
1992
Crazy in Love
Crazy in Love as Mona Tuckman
Universal Soldier
Universal Soldier as Brenda the Waitress
1991
All I Want for Christmas
All I Want for Christmas as Salesdervish #2
1989
Prime Target
Prime Target as Mrs. Weissman
That's Adequate
That's Adequate as Standup Comic
1987
1985
Real Genius
Real Genius as Mrs. Taylor
1984
Joy of Sex
Joy of Sex as Miss Post
1983
Valley Girl
Valley Girl as Prom Teacher
1981
C.O.D.
C.O.D. as Rosalie
1978
Eyes of Laura Mars
Eyes of Laura Mars as Linda (uncredited)