Joy Allen (born 10 November 1948) is an English actress best known for her television appearances, including several episodes of the sitcom Archie Bunker's Place.

Joy Allen
Born (1948-11-10) 10 November 1948 (age 76)
OccupationActress

Early life

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Allen was born in Werrington, Cambridgeshire. She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Career

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She has appeared in several television roles including in Dad's Army (as a bus conductress to whom Captain Mainwaring is notably chivalrous), Are You Being Served?, Archie Bunker's Place, Oh, Doctor Beeching! and 'Allo 'Allo!.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1963 Blind Corner Dancer
1979 Night of the Demon Classmate

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1972 Dad's Army The Clippie Episode: "A Soldier's Farewell"
1974 The Lady with the Pram Episode: "Gorilla Warfare"
1975 Are You Being Served? Sister Episode: "Cold Store"
1979 Staff Nurse Episode: "Strong Stuff This Insurance"
1982 Archie Bunker's Place Waitress Episode: "A Blast from the Past"
1983 Shirley 3 episodes
Death of an Expert Witness District Nurse 1 episode
1985 'Allo 'Allo! Mrs Fairfax Episode: "The Gâteau from the Château
1997 Oh, Doctor Beeching! Passenger Episode: "Father's Day"

References

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  • Croft, David; Perry, Jimmy; Webber, Richard (2000). The Complete A-Z of Dads Army. Orion. ISBN 0-7528-1838-4
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