About Joanna
Award-winning British actress and presenter who began her professional career as a model for designer Jean Muir in the 1960s. Best known for her television roles as Purdey in The Avengers and Patsy Stone in Absolutely Fabulous. Has appeared in over 25 films and presented multiple travel documentary series for ITV. Won three BAFTA awards and received the BAFTA Fellowship in 2017. Created an autobiography and several other published works including travel accounts. Made a Dame in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to drama, entertainment and charity.
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Known for
- Role as Purdey in The Avengers television series
- Role as Patsy Stone in Absolutely Fabulous
- Travel documentary series including Trans-Siberian Adventure and Japan
- Gurkha Justice Campaign activism
- Environmental advocacy
- Film appearances including The Wolf of Wall Street and Shirley Valentine
- English actress
- Voice-over Artist
- Author
- Activist
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