Joel Lawrence

Joel Lawrence
Lawrence in Lock-Up, 1960
Born
Joel Herbert List

(1932-11-23)November 23, 1932
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
DiedMay 23, 1999(1999-05-23) (aged 66)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationsFilm and television actor

Joel Herbert List (November 23, 1932 – May 23, 1999) was an American film and television actor.

Life and career

Lawrence was born in The Bronx, New York. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. During his military service, he entertained troops with the comedy group The Lawrence Brothers. He began his screen career in 1959, starring as Rob Wilson, a race car driver in the film Roadracers. In the same year, he made his television debut in the syndicated crime drama television series Highway Patrol. He also appeared in the syndicated crime drama television series Lock-Up.

Later in his career, Lawrence guest-starred in television programs including 77 Sunset Strip, Mission: Impossible, Honey West, The Rockford Files, Dallas, Barnaby Jones, The Streets of San Francisco and The Paul Lynde Show. He also appeared in films such as Welcome Home, Soldier Boys, The Carpetbaggers and Parts: The Clonus Horror.

Lawrence retired from acting in 1986, last appearing in the NBC anthology television series Amazing Stories.

Death

Lawrence died from complications of diabetes in Los Angeles, California on May 23, 1999, at the age of 66.

References

  1. ↑ "Buc hopes to add movies to list of accomplishments". The Roanoke Times. Roanoke, Virginia. June 16, 1991. p. 55. Retrieved August 21, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  2. ↑ "List, Joel Lawrence". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. May 26, 1999. p. 208. Retrieved August 21, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. ↑ Arkoff, Samuel; Trubo, Richard (1992). Flying Through Hollywood by the Seat of My Pants: From the Man who Brought You I was a Teenage Werewolf and Muscle Beach Party. Carol Publishing Group. p. 258. ISBN 9781559721073 – via Google Books.
  4. ↑ Weldon, Michael (1996). The Psychotronic Video Guide. St. Martin's Press. p. 469. ISBN 9780312131494 – via Google Books.
  5. 1 2 3 "Joel Lawrence List of Movies and TV Shows". TV Guide. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
  6. ↑ Wagner, Laura (August 12, 2011). Anne Francis: The Life and Career. McFarland. p. 228. ISBN 9780786486007 – via Google Books.
  7. ↑ Lentz, Harris (July 2000). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 1999. McFarland. p. 128. ISBN 9780786409198 – via Google Books.