Dr. Joel Pressman

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Dr. Joel Pressman

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Birthplace: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States
Death: February 26, 1968 (67)
Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, United States (liver cancer)
Place of Burial: Speightstown, Saint Peter, Barbados
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Husband of Claudette Colbert

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About Dr. Joel Pressman

Dr. Joel Pressman was a surgeon at UCLA. He was married to actress Claudette Colbert from 1935 till his death in 1968 from liver cancer.


Joel J. Pressman, B.S., M.D., D.Sci. (Med)., was a surgeon at UCLA (University of California at Los Angeles)

Second husband of actress and artist Claudette Colbert (born Émilie Chauchoin)

Joel and Claudette were married in December 1935; having no children, they each were able in a beautiful, well-balanced relationship to continue their own professional careers, and were together until his death from liver cancer in 1968

An extensive biography and outline of Dr. Pressman's career achievements can be read at the University of California's website, CALIsphere: Calisphere

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Dr. Joel Pressman's Timeline

1901
February 19, 1901
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States
1968
February 26, 1968
Age 67
Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, United States
1968
Age 66
Godings Bay Church Cemetery, Speightstown, Saint Peter, Barbados