| First Name | Joan |
| Last Name | McCracken |
| Age | 43 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | December 31, 1917 |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Date of Death | November 1, 1961 |
| Location of Death | New York, New York |
| Cause of Death | heart disease |
| Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| University | School of American Ballet |
| Occupation Category | Actress |
| Claim to Fame | Good News (1947) |
Joan McCracken (December 31, 1917 – November 1, 1961) was an American dancer, actress, and comedian who became famous for her role as Silvie ("The Girl Who Falls Down") in the original 1943 production of Oklahoma!. By age 11, she was studying dance with Catherine Littlefield. She dropped out of high school to join Littlefield's ballet company. She was a student of George Balanchine in the first year of the School of American Ballet (SAB).
Selected Joan McCracken film and TV show credits: