Joan Standing

Joan Standing
Born (1903-06-21)21 June 1903
Worcestershire, England, UK
Died 3 February 1979(1979-02-03) (aged 75)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active 1919–1940

Joan Standing (21 June 1903 3 February 1979) was an English actress best known for playing Nurse Briggs in the 1931 horror film Dracula. She appeared in 63 films between 1919 and 1940.

She was the daughter of Herbert Standing Jr. and granddaughter of Herbert Standing (1846-1923). Her uncles were Wyndham Standing, Sir Guy Standing, Percy Standing and Jack Standing. Her cousin was actress Kay Hammond.

She emigrated later in life to the United States. She died in Houston, Texas in 1979, aged 75.

Partial filmography

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