Drew's longtime coworker and friend at Winfred-Louder and later Neverending Store. Enters a relationship with Drew's brother Steve, with whom she has a son named Gus. After Gus accidentally burns down her house and Steve leaves, she moves in with Drew.
Brief cameo appearance as a zoo animal.
A friend of Michael, Robert, and Nick, Joan hosts the surprise going-away party for Robert. She insists that Michael and Robert attend, despite their attempt to decline, and welcomes Nick when he arrives. Michael confides in her that he has always loved Nick more than Robert and feels guilty about not having AIDS.
Kathy Kinney has 39 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Signature works include The Drew Carey Show, Patriot Act, This Boy's Life. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
