Joan O’Brien, ‘Operation Petticoat’ and ‘It Happened at the World’s Fair’ Actress, Dies at 89

Joan O’Brien, Operation Petticoat and It Happened at World’s Fair star, dies aged 89

Massachusetts-born actor was known for starring opposite Elvis Presley, Cary Grant and John Wayne

Joan O’Brien, ‘Operation Petticoat’ and ‘It Happened at the World’s Fair’ Actress, Dies at 89

Joan O’Brien, who starred with Cary Grant in Operation Petticoat and with Elvis Presley in It Happened at the World's Fair, has died. She was 89.

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Actress. She was best known to film viewers for her role as 'Lt. Dolores Crandall' in the 1959 comedy film Operation Petticoat. Born Joan Marie O'Brien, she started her career as a singer on Hometown Jamboree before transitioning to acting, appearing in films like Handle with Care (1958), Operation Petticoat (1959),...

Joan O'Brien, Elvis' Co-Star In "It Happened At The World's Fair," Dies At Age 89

Mourning The Death Of Actress And Singer Joan O’Brien Joan O’Brien, the actress known for her roles in It Happened at the World’s Fair and Operation Petticoat, has died at the age of 89. Joan’s daughter, Melissa, called The Hollywood Reporter to confirm the news of her death. She did not provide any additional details […]