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Joy Allen

b. 1948

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Born 1948. Joy Allen is a British actor and film actor.

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.

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

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

Television Year Title Role Notes 1972Dad's Army The Clippie Episode: "A Soldier's Farewell" 1974 The Lady with the Pram Episode: "Gorilla Warfare" 1975Are You Being Served? Sister Episode: "Cold Store" 1979 Staff Nurse Episode: "Strong Stuff This Insurance" 1982Archie 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"

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Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Joy Allen?

actress

When was Joy Allen born?

Joy Allen was born on 10 November 1948 in Werrington.

What is Joy Allen's occupation?

Joy Allen is an actor and film actor.

What nationality is Joy Allen?

Joy Allen is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joy Allen

· Wikidata: Q6297027

· DBpedia: Joy Allen

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