| First Name | Joan |
| Last Name | Van Ark |
| Full Name at Birth | Joan Martha Van Ark |
| Age | 68 |
| Date of Birth | June 16, 1943 |
| Birthplace | New York City |
| Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| University | Drama, Yale University |
| Occupation Category | Actress |
| Claim to Fame | Valene Ewing on Dallas |
Joan Van Ark (born June 16, 1943) is an American actress, most notable for her role as Valene Ewing, which she originated on the CBS hit series Dallas and continued for thirteen seasons on its long-running spin-off, Knots Landing. Van Ark has also received a Theatre World Award and been nominated for a Tony Award for her stage work.
Selected Joan Van Ark film and TV show credits: