June Havoc
Biography
June Havoc was a Canadian-born American actress, dancer and stage director who also wrote memoirs. Born in Vancouver, she made her Broadway debut in 1936 in Forbidden Melody and gave a show-stopping performance in the 1940 musical Pal Joey. She began making films in 1942, appearing in My Sister Eileen (1942) and No Time for Love (1943), and received a Donaldson Award for the Broadway musical Mexican Hayride. Her best-remembered film role was probably in Gentleman's Agreement (1947), and she also appeared in Brewster's Millions (1945) and Hello, Frisco, Hello (1943). She later directed the play Marathon '33, and was nominated for a Tony Award for directing a play in 1964, and wrote memoirs including Early Havoc and More Havoc. She became a member of the American Theatre Hall of Fame in 2000.
97years old at death
- Born Vancouver
- Died Stamford
- Star sign: ScorpioThe sign runs October 23 to November 21
- Ellen Evangeline Hovick (birth name)
Movie Career
- Films
- 9
- Career span
- 45 years1942 to 1987
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A first
For directing a play, Havoc became the first American woman to receive a Tony Award nomination. No other American woman had been nominated in that category before her.
Own stunts
In November 1970, Havoc's farewell production was The Skin of Our Teeth. She played Sabina and, at 58, did a trapeze act 60 feet above the audience.
About the name
Havoc appeared on radio mysteries under the pseudonym Armana Fargey, including episodes of The Adventures of Sam Spade and Suspense.
June Havoc movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Worked with
June Havoc shares two films with Dorothy McGuire, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Dorothy McGuire's page
Nicholas Joy's page
Ward Bond's page
Gregory Peck's page
Dean Stockwell's page
Byron Foulger's page
All films by Elia Kazan
All films by Larry Cohen
All films by Nancy Walker
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.