Joan Diener

b. 24 February 1930, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, d. 13 May 2006, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. Diener started out on Broadway in an unsuccessful revue, Small Wonder (1948), and in 1950 was briefly in the play Season In The Sun. Her effective singing style and attractive physical appearance marked her out for future popularity although only twice would she find roles in box-office hits. She was married to Albert Marre, and their first collaboration as director and star came when she appeared in Robert Wright and George Forrest's Kismet, which opened on Broadway in December...