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Actor
Occupations
Television actor, Film actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, U.S.
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Spouse
Theodore Wilson (1980-1991)
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָה)
Popularity
Tier C -- 4,377 Wikipedia views/month
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Joan Pringle is known for acting.
Born in New York City, New York, U.S. (age 80).
Joan Pringle has 8 credits in our database.
The name Joan means god is gracious.
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Filmography (8)
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Joan Pringle (born June 2, 1945 in New York City, New York) is an American actress best known for playing vice principal "Sybil Buchanan" in the TV series The White Shadow. During the third and final season her character was promoted to principal. She also appeared in many TV shows ranging from The Waltons to Kojak.
She was married to fellow actor Theodore Wilson from January 1980 until his death in July 1991. She and Wilson co-starred in The White Shadow episode "A Christmas Present" and became engaged when the two were recurring characters on the ABC series That's My Mama.
Pringle starred as Ruth Marshall in the daytime drama Generations from 1989-1991 for NBC. Recent guest roles from film and television include Tyler Perry's Daddy's Girls and on Girlfriends as Carol Hart.
She also guest appeared in an episode of season 1 of Friends as Dr. Oberman in The One with the Sonogram at the End.
Joan has since remarried to multi-media producer Vernon L. Bolling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Joan Pringle?
Joan Pringle is 80 years old, born on .
Where was Joan Pringle born?
Joan Pringle was born in New York City, New York, U.S..
What movies or shows has Joan Pringle been in?
Joan Pringle has 8 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Lost City (2022), Original Sin (2001), Gia (1998), Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990), Generations (1989).
What is Joan Pringle known for?
Joan Pringle is primarily known as an actor. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Joan Pringle (born June 2, 1945 in New York City, New York) is an American actress best known for playing…
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