Biography
Joan Rhodes (13 April 1921 – 30 May 2010) was a British actress. Born in London, she worked as a strongwoman and variety performer before appearing in films and television from the 1970s onwards.
Her screen credits include the role of Daphne in The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976), Hairy Mary in Burke & Hare (1972), the Cook in The Elephant Man (1980), and Gypsy Lady in the 1984 television series Duty Free. She also appeared as Big Nell in the series Dick Turpin (1979–1982). Earlier in her career she performed stunts, including uncredited work on Man of Evil (1944).
