Joan Martha Van Ark (born June 16, 1943) [1] is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Valene Ewing on the primetime soap opera Knots Landing. A life member of The …

Joan Van Ark, just out of high school, was the second youngest student to attend the Yale School of Drama on a scholarship. The youngest was Julie Harris. It was the beginning of a lifelong …

Joan appeared in Palm Springs last year with Michele and Donna in an evening discussing, among other things, their days on "Knots Landing" on its 40th Anniversary.

Dec 12, 2025 · In an illustrious career that has spanned 35 years, Van Ark has graced stage and screen with an uncommon dignity. She has often played troubled women, women in distress, …

Joan Van Ark (born June 16, 1943) is an American actress, most notable for her role as Valene Ewing, which she originated on the CBS hit series Dallas and continued for thirteen seasons …

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Tall, leggy and blonde, Joan Van Ark is best recalled as the long-suffering Valene Ewing on "Knots Landing" (CBS, 1981-93), but is also a successful stage actress and her velvet voice …

Sep 16, 2024 · Her ability to balance personal and professional life, as well as her grace in the face of public scrutiny, sets her apart as a true icon in Hollywood. Whether through her acting …

Joan Martha Van Ark (born June 16, 1943) [1] is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Valene Ewing on the primetime soap opera Knots Landing. A life member of The …

Dec 6, 2025 · Knots Landing diva Joan Van Ark is back at KnotsLanding.Net to celebrate the release of the Knots Season 1 DVD and answered your questions in our exclusive interview.