Joan Pringle

Joan Pringle is an American actress known for her role as vice principal (and subsequently principal) Sybil Buchanan in the CBS drama series, The White Shadow (1978–1981), for which she received NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series. She later starred in the soap opera, Generations from 1989 to 1991 and had the recurring roles in One on One and Girlfriends.

Friends · S1, E2

The One with the Sonogram at the End

Carol, Ross's lesbian ex-wife, tells him at work that she is pregnant with his child, Monica nearly has a breakdown when her parents come for dinner, and Rachel finds out that Barry and her maid of honor Mindy, went on her honeymoon.
Star Trek: Enterprise · S2, E20

Horizon

Ensign Mayweather visits his family on its cargo ship, while Enterprise investigates a planetary phenomenon near Earth.
NYPD Blue · S8, E20

In the Wind

Sipowicz finds the body of a stripper in Danny's apartment and fears the worst as he joins the other detectives in their search for Danny.
Girlfriends · S5, E8

When Hearts Attack

Joan gains new perspective on her life after a stress-induced episode sends her to the hospital, and she confronts her feelings about William.
Girlfriends · S5, E7

The Mother of All Episodes

Joan tries to ready herself for the opening of her restaurant, but an unexpected visit by her mother throws a wrench in her plans.

Joan Pringle

Guest Appearances