Joan Shawlee

Joan Shawlee carved a niche as a vibrant comedic actress, transitioning from modeling and nightclub singing to a memorable Hollywood career. Though her early film career was brief, she found her stride specializing in sharp-witted, tough-talking female characters. Shawlee is perhaps best remembered for her iconic role as 'Sweet Sue,' the bandleader in Billy Wilder's classic comedy S... moreome Like It Hot. Her collaborations with Wilder also included memorable turns in The Apartment and Irma la Douce. Beyond these iconic comedies, she brought her distinctive presence to cult films like The Wild Angels and enjoyed a presence on television throughout the 1960s and 70s. less