Joan Blondell
| Born | August 30, 1906 |
| Hometown | New York City, U.S. |
| Height | 5'2" (1.57m) |
| Spouse | Mike Todd, Dick Powell, George Barnes |
| Children | Norman Powell |
| Parents | Kathryn Caine, Levi Bluestein |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Opening Night (1977 film) | Nominated |
| 1970 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series | Here Come the Brides | Nominated |
| 1969 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series | Here Come the Brides | Nominated |
| 1966 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | The Cincinnati Kid | Nominated |
| 1952 | Academy Award | Actress in a Supporting Role | The Blue Veil (1951 film) | Nominated |
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