Joanna Gleason (born Joanne Halprin on June 2, 1950 in Winnipeg, Manitoba), is a Canadian-born actress, who has been a successful character actor in film, television and on stage. June 2 is the 153rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (154th in leap years), with 212 days remaining. ... 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Motto: Unum Cum Virtute Multorum (One With the Strength of Many) Area: 465. ... Motto: Gloriosus et Liber (Latin: Glorious and free) Official languages English (French is an official language of the Manitoban legislature and courts) Capital Winnipeg Largest city Winnipeg Lieutenant-Governor John Harvard Premier Gary Doer (NDP) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 14 6 Area Total  â€¢ Land  â€¢ Water    (% of total)  Ranked... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ...

She starred as the Baker's wife in the Broadway theatre production of the musical Into the Woods for which she received the Tony Award as Best Actress in a Musical (1988). Gleason also appeared as the mother of Dirk Diggler in the award-winning film Boogie Nights. In 2005 she was nominated for another Tony Award for her performance in the musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. She also had a recurring role as Jordan Kendall, Special Counsel (and love interest) to White House Chief of Staff Leo McGarry, in the third and fourth seasons of The West Wing. Broadway theatre is often considered the highest professional form of theatre in the United States. ... Into the Woods is an award-winning musical featuring a score by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. ... What is popularly called the Tony Award (formally, the Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre) is an annual award celebrating achievements in live American theater, including musical theater, primarily honoring productions on Broadway in New York. ... Boogie Nights is a 1997 film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. ... What is popularly called the Tony Award (formally, the Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre) is an annual award celebrating achievements in live American theater, including musical theater, primarily honoring productions on Broadway in New York. ... Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a Broadway musical, with music and lyrics by David Yazbek and a book by Jeffrey Lane; it is based on the film of the same name. ... It has been suggested that Assistant to the President of the United States be merged into this article or section. ... John Spencer as Leo McGarry Leo Thomas McGarry is a fictional character played by the late actor John Spencer on the television serial drama The West Wing. ... The West Wing is a popular and widely acclaimed American television serial drama created by Aaron Sorkin. ...

She is the daughter of Monty Hall, a well-known game show host, and his wife, Marilyn. Gleason is presently married to Greek-American actor Chris Sarandon, and they have a daughter. She was previously married the the late actor Paul Gleason. Monty Hall, born August 25, 1921 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, as Maurice Halprin, is a Canadian-born actor, singer and sportscaster, but is best known for being the MC of popular American television game shows. ... A game show involves members of the public or celebrities, sometimes as part of a team, playing a game, perhaps involving answering quiz questions, for points or prizes. ... A Greek American is a citizen of the United States who has significant Greek heritage. ... Chris Sarandon Chris Sarandon (born July 24, 1942) is an American actor. ... Paul Gleason on the cover of the February 1977 issue of Soap Opera Digest. ...

External links

• Joanna Gleason at The Internet Movie Database
• Joanna Gleason at The Internet Broadway Database
• Joanna Gleason.com