Joan Shawlee

Joan Shawlee

Reliable character actress who is perhaps known for her performance as Sweet Sue in Billy Wilder's comedy classic, "Some Like It Hot" (1959).

Known For

Some Like It Hot

as Sweet Sue

The Apartment

as Sylvia

Irma la Douce

as Amazon Annie

Cast Credits

Buddy Buddy

as Receptionist

Farewell, My Lovely

as Woman in Ballroom

Matt Helm

as Saleslady

Willard

as Alice Rickles

Tony Rome

as Fat Candy

The Reluctant Astronaut

as Blonde in Bar

The St. Valentine's Day Massacre

as Edna, Frank's Girlfriend (uncredited)

The Wild Angels

as Momma Monahan

Guerillas in Pink Lace

as Miss Gloria Maxine

Irma la Douce

as Amazon Annie

Critic's Choice

as Marge Orr

The Apartment

as Sylvia

Some Like It Hot

as Sweet Sue

Conquest of Space

as Rosie McCann

Bowery to Bagdad

as Velma, alias "Cindy Lou Calhoun"

A Star Is Born

as Joan (uncredited)

Francis Joins the WACS

as Sergeant Kipp

From Here to Eternity

as Sandra (uncredited)

All Ashore

as Hedy

Because of You

as Autograph Seeker (uncredited)