Striking brunette character actress Joanne Linville broke into teleivion in the 1950's, playing in anthology series such as
Studio One, Kraft Television Theatre and
Alfred Hitchcock Presents. While never a series regular, and her film work consisting of small character parts, Joanne contributed memorable guest shots throughout the 60s, 70s and 80's, playing everything from a dead Civil War widow (who does not realize she is dead) in
The Twilight Zone's "The Passerby" to a trusting Kansas state-senator's wife, who is victimized by outlaws trying to kill Matt Dillon on
… More Gunsmoke's "9:12 to Dodge." She is best remembered as the female Romulan captain, who is tricked by Kirk and romanced by Spock in "The Enterprise Incident" from Star Trek: The Original Series. Joanne was the first female Romulan ever portrayed and she inhabited the character with a predatory alien sexiness that makes it one of the most memorable guest roles in Trek history. She was married to director Mark Rydell and both her children Amy and Christopher have acting credits under their name. Currently she teaches acting and scene technique to adults and young people at her own studio, as well has having been associated with the prestigious Stella Adler Academy as a master teacher, whose instruction has been credited by several actors, including Seinfeld's Michael Richards.
