Jane Webb Edwards, (August 13, 1925 – March 30, 2010[1]) also known by the stage name Joanne Louise, was an American film, radio, and voice actress, best known for her work on Filmation's cartoons.

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Early years

Webb's mother was Estelle Webb, who was an operatic soprano and performed at the Metropolitan Opera.[2] She is a descendant of James Webb, who used to accompany George Washington on his surveying trips.[3]

As a high school student in Central YMCA High School, she was president of the student council and headed other student organizations.[3] On June 10, 1942, Edwards graduated "with honor".[4]

Career

In 1933/34, she started her career as a professional entertainer when she was mistress of ceremonies, singing a Swedish song in a Chicago Century of Progress show.[3]

Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, Edwards acted on multiple radio series, including the Tom Mix Ralston Straight Shooters.[5]

On April 19, 1939, Webb signed an acting contract with Paramount Pictures.[2]

During her later career, she worked on a large number of animated cartoons, mostly for Filmation.^{[citation needed]}

In 1974, Webb appeared in Jim Backus's comedy album The Dirty Old Man, providing voices of two characters.^{[citation needed]}

Personal life

Webb married^[when?] Jack Lawson Edwards, Jr. (born 1919 in Florida), brother of actor and cartoon voiceover performer Sam Edwards. The couple had two sons, Alan Edwards and Steven Monroe. They resided^[when?] in the neighborhood of Studio City in Los Angeles, California. Jack Edwards Jr. died in September 2008.[6]^[where?] Webb resided^[when?] in Green Valley, Arizona during her later life.[1]

Death

On March 30, 2010, Webb died in Green Valley, Arizona.[1][6] The cause of death is unknown.

Filmography

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References

External links

• Jane Webb at IMDb