Person file · Acting
Joan Shawlee
Born 1926-03-05Forest Hills, New York, USA
Reliable character actress who is perhaps known for her performance as Sweet Sue in Billy Wilder's comedy classic, "Some Like It Hot" (1959).
Screen work
Movies & roles
Abbott and Costello Meet Jerry SeinfeldSelf (archive footage)City HeatPeggy BarkerKiss My GritsWandaChild Bride of Short CreekIsaac's MotherBuddy BuddyReceptionistNever Con a KillerMargoFarewell, My LovelyWoman in BallroomFlash and the FirecatRoseMatt HelmSalesladyDead Men Tell No TalesPolly GrantWillardAlice RicklesOne More Train to RobBig NellieSomething for a Lonely ManHookerLive a Little, Love a LittleRobbie's MotherTony RomeFat CandyThe Reluctant AstronautBlonde in BarThe St. Valentine's Day MassacreEdna, Frank's Girlfriend (uncredited)The Wild AngelsMomma MonahanGuerillas in Pink LaceMiss Gloria MaxineCritic's ChoiceMarge OrrIrma la DouceAmazon AnnieThe ApartmentSylviaSome Like It HotSweet SueConquest of SpaceRosie McCann