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Joi Lansing

Joi Lansing (born Joy Rae Brown; April 6, 1929 – August 7, 1972) was an American model, film and television actress, and nightclub singer. She was noted for her pin-up photos and roles in B-movies, as well as a prominent role in the famous opening "tracking shot" in Orson Welles' 1958 crime drama Touch of Evil. Lansing was often cast in roles similar to those played by her contemporaries Jayne Mansfield and Mamie Van Doren.

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Joi Lansing

Photo of Ralph Taeger as Mike Halliday and Joi Lansing as Goldie from the television program Klondike.

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Name
Joi Lansing
Birth Name
Joy Rae Brown
Born
6 April 1929
Birthplace
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Died
7 August 1972
Place of death
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Occupation
* Model
Nationality
United States
Honours
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Joi Lansing (born Joy Rae Brown; April 6, 1929 – August 7, 1972) was an American model, film and television actress, and nightclub singer. She was noted for her pin-up photos and roles in B-movies, as well as a prominent role in the famous opening "tracking shot" in Orson Welles' 1958 crime drama Touch of Evil. Lansing was often cast in roles similar to those played by her contemporaries Jayne Mansfield and Mamie Van Doren.

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Joi Lansing (1928–1972) was an American actress, model and singer. Born in Salt Lake City, the actress died in Santa Monica. Joi Lansing received star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Visual art and other activities
  3. 03Recordings and discography
  4. 04Archives and collections
  5. 05Bibliography and scholarly literature
  6. 06Notes, references and evidence

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