In 1968, he married Elaine Joyce, who also appeared as a panelist on Match Game and appeared together on Tattletales, and had one child, daughter Taylor (born 1977). A native of New York, Van was virtually raised backstage by his vaudeville parents. (1960), and Joey in San Diego's Circle Arts Theater's Pal Joey (1961). Submit a correction or make a comment about this profile, The Affairs of Dobie Gillis (14-Aug-1953), Submit a correction or make a comment about this profile. Diane Garrett; Siblings. In 1971, he was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his performance in the Broadway revival of the musical comedy No, No, Nanette. [15], The couple separated in January 1964[17] and a divorce was final on September 27, 1966,[citation needed] despite rumors of an early reconsideration and a reconciliation in July 1964. Initially, Van performed under the professional name King but later chose to use Van. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Salinger, the reclusive author of The Catcher in the Rye, died at 91, his agent said January 28, 2010, raising tantalizing questions over whether the legendary writer might have left behind a hoard of unpublished works. Was an American actor, vaudevillian, comedian, producer and radio personality. He was first married to Diane Garrett from 1952 to 1962 and they had one child, son Peter Van whom Bobby adopted in 1959. Van's last public appearance was as host of the 1980 Mrs. America pageant. Robert Jack Stein (December 6, 1928 July 31, 1980), known by his legalized stage name Bobby Van, was a musical actor and dancer, best known for his career on Broadway, in films and television from the 1950s through the 1970s. A January 28, 2010 photo shows a copies of The Catcher in the Rye by author J.D. He died of cancer several months later, in Los Angeles. He and Diana Garrett (real name Ernestine Garrett. Triple-threat performer singer, dancer and actor Bobby Van was the epitome of the breezy, exuberant song-and-dance man who could enliven any film he . He appeared with Mamie Van Doren in The Navy vs. the Night Monsters (1966), choreographed dances for the Miss America pageant, directed television commercials, and appeared in a made-for-television movie, The Lost Flight (1969). Van starred in the 1971 Broadway revival of No, No, Nanette, for which he was nominated for a Tony Award. Taylor, with Bobby Van, and a son, Michael, with Levoff. Separated from Bobby Van in 1964 and divorce was finalized September 27, 1966. Neil Simon was married several times in his life, but he was married to wife Elaine Joyce at the time of his death. At the time of her wedding, she was an executive assistant in the TV distribution division of Paramount Pictures in Hollywood, California. He produced and co-hosted a televised musical, "The Bobby Van and Elaine Joyce Special" (CBS, 1973), and hosted the game show "Showoffs" (ABC, 1975). He also did some choreography, as had his father years earlier. He appeared in another made-for-television movie, Bunco (1976), was choreographer and assistant producer of several Miss America pageants and hosted four Mrs. America pageants. Van came to the movies at a time when Hollywood, and the genre of big-budget musicals, was in the process of being supplanted by television. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Bobby Van was born in The Bronx, NY on December 6, 1928. He appeared in another made-for-television movie, Bunco (1976), was choreographer and assistant producer of several Miss America pageants and hosted four Mrs. America pageants. "Secretly" married Bobby Van on September 11, 1952 in Las Vegas, didn't announce marriage until February, 1953. MGM focused its efforts on projects produced by Pasternack's rival, Arthur Freed, who chose to give the number of choice roles to better-known dancers like Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. Like her parents, Taylor also works in the entertainment industry. Bobby played Will Parker in the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera's performance of Oklahoma! The episode was a backdoor pilot, titled "The Blonde" or "Carol," which featured Joyce as a young, dizzy blonde who lives with her sister and brother-in-law in Los Angeles, and manages to save her no-nonsense boss, played by Richard Deacon, from a real estate scam. Alas, the visions of, - IMDb Mini Biography By: Gary Brumburgh / gr-home@pacbell.net, Was nominated for Broadway's 1971 Tony Award as Best Actor (Musical) Parents. Married Earl "Madman" Muntz 10 days after meeting him. [18][19] Van had returned to town as his son was undergoing emergency hip surgery, not to reconcile. His act was very popular and garnered positive reviews. Salinger at a bookstore in Washington, DC. Simon died at 1 a.m. The bridegroom, 28, is a commercial broker in Los Angeles for CB Richard Ellis, the commercial real estate company. For years, all I knew him for was the host of Make Me Laugh.The audio is "Go Bounci. Salingers representative, Harold Ober Associates, announced the news, stating to The NY Times that, Despite having broken his hip in May, his health had been excellent until a rather sudden decline after the new year. Taylor Joyce Van, the daughter of Elaine Joyce Simon of Los Angeles and the late Bobby Van, was married yesterday to Evan Gray Meyer, a son of Raylene G. Meyer and Bruce A. Meyer, also of Los Angles. "J. D. Salingers Women." Bobby Van was born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 6, 1928. Adopted a son, Peter, with Van in 1959. She is an executive assistant in the television distribution division of Paramount Pictures in Hollywood. Login . Jobs in the United States >>>. Joyce was married to Bobby Van from 1968 until Van's death from brain cancer in 1980. Triple-threat performer singer, dancer and actor Bobby Van was the epitome of the breezy, exuberant song-and-dance man who could enliven any film he was put into. But I've legalized it, so my children won't have the problems I had. peter van son of bobby van Sinai Memorial Park in Burbank, California. They adopted a son, Peter, in 1959. Some of the musicals she appeared in were The Music Man, Bye Bye Birdie, and Funny Girl. In May . Van made his first appearance at the age of four when his parents introduced him into their act in Atlantic City, New Jersey. His first movie role was a minor part in the Mario Lanza star vehicle Because You're Mine (1952). His father is the president and founder of Meyer Pacific, a real estate holding company, and the chairman of the Petersen Automotive Museum, both in Los Angeles. Audience tastes were changing and movie musicals were declining in popularity. He was noted for his energy, breezy manner, and ever-present smile, and his dance routines covered the gamut from soft-shoe to energetic tap numbers. He received a Tony Award nomination for the production No, No Nanette (1971) and was top of the bill for Doctor Jazz (1975). Bobby Van was an American actor and dancer. He and his wife Elaine Joyce were featured in 1970s game shows like Tattletales and Match Game. Simon was known for his hit works The Odd Couple and Biloxi Blues, among many other books and plays. WEDDINGS/CELEBRATIONS; Taylor Van, Evan Meyer - New York Times Premiering on October 11, 1954, the play was performed 64 times. The STANDS4 Network. He appeared in what critics termed a "stultifyingly boring melodrama, " The Doomsday Machine (1972), and he played the role of a USO entertainer in an unpopular musical remake of Lost Horizon (1973). Bobby had also spent time in the game show world, mostly as a semi-regular panelist on He was fired from the company and later charged with first-degree murder, but eventually found a fresh start. Elaine Joyce attends the Orphans Broadway opening night at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on April 18, 2013 in New York City. She made her television debut in an episode of Route 66 in 1962. DOB 11/7/1927 per marriage license) were married on September 11, 1952, but kept the marriage secret until January 1953 (Reno-Nevada State Journal, January 11, 1953). [on his choice of a stage name from a photo of. Bobby earned some Broadway attention in the musical "Alive and Kicking" and in the revival of "On Your Toes," both in 1950. Bobby Van Social Network Timeline 2011 Van married starlet Diane Garrett in 1952. Spouse/Ex-: Diane Garrett (m. 19521966), Elaine Joyce (m. 19681980), place of death: Los Angeles, California, United States, See the events in life of Bobby Van in Chronological Order. Van returned to Hollywood in the early 1960's as the choreographer for two Jerry Lewis films, The Ladies' Man (1961), and It's Only Money (1962). They separated in 1964 and finalized the divorce in 1966. Van was born to Jewish vaudeville parents in The Bronx, New York City,[1] and grew up backstage, witnessing many memorable Depression-era acts. Van married starlet Diane Garrett in 1952. Hal Erickson noted that "Van will always be remembered as the ecstatic young fellow who made like a human pogo stick during an expansive production number in Small Town Girl (1953).". Van married actress Diane Garrett, who appeared in minor roles in MGM films. [16] Judy Garland, who was a passenger in the Vans' vehicle, testified in court for them. In 1959, he appeared in a production of composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein IIs musical Oklahoma. Elaine Joyce Pinchot was born in Cleveland, Ohio,[1] of Hungarian ancestry, the daughter of Iliclina (ne Nagy) and Frank Pinchot.[2][3][4]. Early life Van chose to hide his illness and continued to work as long as possible, including as host of that year's Mrs. America Pageant. Born December 6, 1928 in New York City, New York, USA. Born on December 19, 1943. Neil made millions of people around the world laugh and cry and everything in between. Bobby Van - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia WEDDINGS/CELEBRATIONS; Taylor Van, Evan Meyer, https://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/19/style/weddings-celebrations-taylor-van-evan-meyer.html. Triple-threat performer singer, dancer and actor Bobby Van was the epitome of the breezy, exuberant song-and-dance man who could enliven any film he was put into. Audience tastes were changing and movie musicals were declining in popularity. Michael Levoff spoke out on Twitter, following the death of step-father Neil Simon. During this time, he also made numerous television appearances on the "Ed Sullivan Show, " the "Jackie Gleason Show, " the "Ford Star Jubilee, " "Kraft Music Hall, " and other variety shows. She also appeared on soap operas including The Young and the Restless and Days of Our Lives. Joyce also hosted the first season (198687) of The All New Dating Game. Van's California theater appearances caught the attention of motion-picture producer Joe Pasternak, who brought Van under contract to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). After World War II ended, he appeared at hotels and supper clubs, as well as on radio and television. However, Van is mostly remembered for his extensive stage work. "[20], Van married Broadway actress Elaine Joyce in 1968. Prabook is a registered trademark of World Biographical Encyclopedia, Inc. MGM's musical reign during the 1950s. (May 1, 1968 - July 31, 1980) (his death, 1 child), (September 11, 1952 - September 27, 1966) (divorced, 1 child), View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. In 1979, he appeared in the original Battlestar Galactica episode "Greetings from Earth" as the robot Hector, working alongside veteran song and dance man Ray Bolger (Vector). He was the son of Harry Stein and Mina Anapolsky, vaudeville performers who used the stage names, Harry King and Minna Ann. He realised how he loved performing live as a solo act. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, she was featured in many series, including Mr. Merlin (in which she portrayed the character Alexandra, a sorceress); Beverly Hills, 90210; Melrose Place; Magnum, P.I. We need you! Bobby Van was born Robert Stein on December 6, 1930, in New York City. Their show-stopping number "Tom, Dick, and Harry" was also shown in That's Dancing (1985). Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The bride and bridegroom met at the Harvard-Westlake School, a private school in Los Angeles. actor. Van played the trumpet and started his own band at the age of fifteen, later adding some dancing and ad-libbed comedy routines. 11 Jun 2022. Unfortunately, her mothers death at a young age was not the only pain Ellen had to go through. "Elaine Joyce List of Movies and TV Shows", "Actor-singer Bobby Van Dies of Cancer at 47", "J.D. Add a New Bio. for a revival of "No, No, Nanette." In the 1960s, he worked alongside Mickey Rooney in several films and TV shows. The video is Bobby Van from Take me to Broadway (Small Town Girl, 1953). Bobby Van Death Fact Check, Birthday & Date of Death - Dead or Kicking Bobby Van Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life & Achievements Los Angeles, California, USA (brain cancer) Birth name Robert Jack Stein Height 6 1 (1.85 m) Mini Bio Triple-threat performer singer, dancer and actor Bobby Van was the epitome of the breezy, exuberant song-and-dance man who could enliven any film he was put into. He had no formal classes in dance, but his father, who had been a choreographer for the Ziegfeld Follies, coached him in dancing. He appeared in what critics termed a "stultifyingly boring melodrama, " The Doomsday Machine (1972), and he played the role of a USO entertainer in an unpopular musical remake of Lost Horizon (1973). Van and Gallagher repeated their show-stopping number, "You Can Dance with Any Girl You Can" at the televised in 1972, Tony Awards program. When his band played a venue in the Catskills, Van was asked to fill in as a song and dance man for another act. She also said, We were very, very private, but you do what you do when you date you shop, you go to dinner, you go to the theater. Wife: Diane Garrett (m. 1952, div. Bobby Van. Joan Baim had two children with Simon Nancy Simon and Ellen Simon. Van's theatrical career rebounded with his critically acclaimed performance as the lawyer Billy Early in the popular revival of No, Nanette at the 46th Street Theatre on Broadway. any film he was put into. He received a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and appeared in several films including the title role in The Affairs of Dobie Gillis in 1953 followed by roles in the musicals Because You're Mine and Kiss Me, Kate. In the early 1950s, Van entered into a contract with MGM and started appearing in their films. Bobby Van | Match Game Wikia | Fandom In Skirts Ahoy (1952), Van and Reynolds played themselves as performers in a "show within a show, " and in The Affairs of Dobie Gillis (1953), he played the title role. He stated that the marriage was a sham and had not been consummated. From September 1999 until his death, she was married to playwright Neil Simon, who died on August 26, 2018, from complications of pneumonia after being on life-support while hospitalized for kidney failure. Van first performed at resorts in the Catskill Mountains northwest of New York City and entertained troops for the United Service Organizations (USO). Neil Simon's Wife Elaine Joyce: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know Peter van - Biographical Summaries of Notable People - MyHeritage Peter van In Biographical Summaries of Notable People Save this record and choose the information you want to add to your family tree Save record Peter van Save this record and choose the information you want to add to your family tree Save record Spotted an error? In November, a blurb in a Hollywood column said that Van said he and Joyce planned to marry on December 2, 1967, but her brother, Frank Pinchot, had chosen that date to get married, so they would choose another date. Baim was 41 years old when she succumbed to the disease and Ellen recalled to People that, All the adults were so upset. He also said that the then-24-year-old Joyce had told him that she wanted children but that was only to make him agree to the marriage. His remains were interred at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery, a Jewish cemetery, in Los Angeles. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Neil Simon was a playwright, screenwriter, and Pulitzer Prize winner, according to The Washington Post. [8] They adopted a son, Peter, in 1959. On going to the hospital, an angiogram was done and his doctors were not optimistic, finding the pressure in his head was due to a malignant brain tumor. Van and Gallagher repeated their show-stopping number, "You Can Dance with Any Girl You Can" at the televised in 1972, Tony Awards program. He died of cancer several months later, in Los Angeles. Interred at Mt. In 2003, Joyces daughter, Taylor Van, married husband Evan Gray Meyer at the Beach Club in Santa Monica, California, according to The NY Times. Van tied the knot with actress Elaine Joyce on May 1, 1968. Van returned to television and hosted more game shows: "The Fun Factory" (NBC, 1976), and "Make Me Laugh" (syndicated, 1979). Van returned to Broadway for the 1954 revival of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's 1936 musical On Your Toes at the 46th Street Theater, performing Ray Bolger's original role. Salinger quietly visited Jacksonville in 1982", "Neil Simon, a Master of Comedy on Broadway and Beyond, Is Dead at 91", "Weddings/Celebrations; Taylor Van, Evan Meyer". Van played the trumpet and started his own band at the age of fifteen, later adding some dancing and ad-libbed comedy routines. Together, they adopted a son named Peter. Bobby Van (February 6, 1930 July 30, 1980), American Actor, dancer . Later in 1953, Van appeared in Kiss Me Kate, playing Gremio, a suitor of Ann Miller's Bianca. His act drew rave reviews, giving him a thrill out of performing live as a solo act. She also had recurring roles in The Young and the Restless and Days of Our Lives; made guest appearances in such series as The Andy Griffith Show; The Red Skelton Show; Love, American Style; The Carol Burnett Show; Kojak; Charlie's Angels; Green Acres; Hawaii Five-O; Quincy, M.E. Where's Bobby Vaughn Now? The Von Dutch Founder Got A Fresh Start - Bustle February 1998. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Elaine_Joyce&oldid=1134175571, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Pages using infobox person with multiple spouses, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 17 January 2023, at 10:14. He made his Broadway debut with Gwen Verdon in the revue Alive and Kicking, which had an eight-week run at the Winter Garden Theater on Broadway (1950), and then appeared in Red, White, and Blue at the Paramount Theater in Los Angeles and on a subsequent tour (1950). In a heartfelt message, Levoff wrote, Thank you for all the nice notes of condolences. In 2004, Simon had received a kidney transplant and his longtime friend, publicist Bill Evans was the donor. Later in 1953, Van appeared in Kiss Me Kate, playing Gremio, a suitor of Ann Miller's Bianca. Bobby Van - Biography - IMDb The idea for his new stage name came from his sister, who had a crush on the actor Van Johnson. In 1979, Bobby was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. ABBREVIATIONS; ANAGRAMS; BIOGRAPHIES; . There's A Small Hotel (From "On Your Toes"), No, No, Nanette - Original Broadway Cast: The Call of the Sea. They separated in 1964 and finalized the divorce in 1966. [10], She has two children: a daughter, Taylor, with Bobby Van, and a son, Michael, with Levoff. His family was Jewish, and his parents were vaudeville performers. He later went to London for an appearance in a variety show at the Palladium in 1958. Taylor Van . He was not in any pain before or at the time of his death., Neil Simons Wife Elaine Joyce: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. In 1982, Joyce was performing at the Alhambra Dinner Theatre in Jacksonville, Florida, when she said that famous author J.D. Joyce also made appearances on The Andy Griffith Show, Charlies Angels, Green Acres, Hawaii Five-O, and The Feather and Father Gang, as well as many other shows. Peter was born in 1695. Bobby Van - IMDb Powered by. What Shows Have Been Renewed or Canceled? Bobby Van was born Robert Stein on December 6, 1930, in New York City. He has married twice. It was a letter of introduction to me about my work., Joyce said she and Salinger wrote each other often and eventually began a relationship. Van married starlet Diane Garrett in 1952. Real-life couple Bobby Van and Elaine Joyce performing songs from "The Music Man" during a 1978 television special. 11K views 1 year ago Robert Jack Stein (December 6, 1928 - July 31, 1980), better known by the stage name Bobby Van, was a musical actor, best known for his career on Broadway, in films and.
