Joanna Gleason is a Canadian actress best recognized for her work in the theater.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Joanna Gleason |
| First Name | Joanna |
| Last Name | Gleason |
| Date of Birth | June 2, 1950 |
| Age | 73 years |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Birth City | Toronto |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Father Name | Monty Hall |
| Father Profession | game show personality |
| Mother Name | Marilyn Hall |
| Mother Profession | television producer |
| Gender Identity | Female |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Chris Sarandon |
| No Of Children | 1 |
| Networth | $10 M |
| Married Date | July 22, 1994 |
Her Marriage and Wedding
On July 22, 1994, she married her spouse, an American actor called Chris Sarandon. They’ve been together for 25 years and are still going strong, with no signs of divorce or extramarital relationships. Joanna married acting instructor Paul G. Gleason in her first marriage. They exchanged vows in 1975 and filed for divorce seven years later, in 1982, after seven years of marriage. She subsequently married Michael Bennahum two years after her divorce, in 1984. However, after six years of marriage, the couple divorced in 1990. Paul has given her a kid called Aaron David Gleason. She has no children from her second or third marriages.
Her Romance Story
Joanna met Chris on the set of the Broadway musical “Nick and Nora.” They fell in love after spending so much time together. After dating for a short time, they decided to marry in 1994. In 1998, the pair returned to the stage in “Thorn and Bloom,” and they worked together in other films, including “Road Ends,” “Edie & Pen,” “Let the Devil Wear Black,” and “American Perfekt.” Joanna isn’t highly active on any of her social media accounts, but here’s a photo she shared with a comment.
Her Mother and Father
Joanna Hall is the oldest daughter of Monty Hall, a prominent game show host, and Marilyn Hall, a television producer. Sharon Hall Kessler and Richard Hall are her two siblings. Both of her brothers work on television as writers/directors.
Her family is involved in the industry.
Monty Hall, Joanna’s father, was well-known as the game show “Let’s Make a Deal” presenter and the creator of the “Monty Hall issue.” On August 24, 1973, he was honored with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Marilyn, her mother, was an Emmy Award-winning producer. She used to compose songs, recipes, and book reviews.
Sharon, her sister, is the President of Endemol Shine Studios. Todd Ellis Kessler, a television producer, is her husband. Her brother, Richard, has also received several honors, including an Emmy in Los Angeles and San Francisco, a Golden Mike, an Iris, and an L.A Press Club Award for outstanding documentary.
Joanna Gleason’s Net Worth in 2024
Joanna’s net worth is in the tens of millions of dollars as of January 2024. She has amassed it due to her enthusiasm and attention to her career. Joanna has received several prizes, including the Theatre World Award for her performance in “I Love My Wife,” the Drama Desk Award for “It’s Only a Play,” “Social Security,” and “Into the Woods,” and the Tony Award for “Into the Woods.”
She was always interested in acting and began practicing and performing early. She has been in several films and television shows. In 1977, she made her Broadway and television debuts in “Love My Wife” and “Let’s Make a Deal.” She has featured in some films and television shows, including “Hello,” “Hannah and Her Sisters,” “Boogie Nights,” “The Boys,” “Sensitive Skin,” and others. She has also recorded her voice for the iconic animated comedy “King of the Hill” and produced her first New York production, “A Letter from Ethel Kennedy,” in 2002. Gleason is also a teacher who travels the nation giving lectures and workshops.
Trivia
- According to Joanna’s profile, she was born on June 2, 1950, making her 73 years old as of 2024.
- Joanna Hall is her given name. She adopted his first husband’s (Paul G. Gleason’s) stage name.
- Joanna Sarandon is the stepmother of Michael, Alexis, and Stephanie Sarandon.
