Joan Lorring, Oscar Nominated ‘Corn Is Green’ Actress, Dies 88

Joan Lorring (April 17, 1926 – May 30, 2014) was a Hong Kong-born American actress.

Her first film role (by which time the studio had changed her name to “Joan Lorring”) was in Song of Russia in 1944. She made The Bridge of San Luis Rey in the same year, and, in 1945, appeared opposite Bette Davis in The Corn Is Green as Bessie Watty. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the role.

Joan Lorring cause of death

Joan Lorring died in a hospital in the New York City.  She was ill but cause of death was not released.  Joan Lorring was 88 years old at the time of her death.

Joan Lorring The Verdict, 1946

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