Joan Staley Bio
Joan Staley was an American glamour model, and prominent Hollywood actress. She was born Joan Lynette McConchie on May 20, 1940, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Playboy named her its November 1958 Playmate at 18. Her appearance dates from the magazine's formative 1950s, when the Playmate format was still taking shape.
Staley had natural breasts, blue eyes and blond hair. Her measurements are 34-23-34.
Staley began her acting career with The Little Treater in Hollywood, performing in productions like "The Robe" and "Brigadoon". Her early TV appearances included shows such as "Playhouse 90" and "Westinghouse Studio One", which opened doors for her in both television and film. She first gained significant attention in 1958 when she was selected as Playboy Playmate after a photo shoot with renowned photographer Lawrence Schiller. This led to her becoming a prominent figure in the magazine and marked the beginning of her acting career in television.
Throughout the 1960s, Staley worked steadily in both television and film, often appearing as a guest star on popular series. She made notable guest appearances on "The Untouchables", "The Real McCoys", "The Virginian", "The Munsters", "Batman", and many others. Staley was a regular on "77 Sunset Strip", where she played Hannah, the secretary to Efrem Zimbalist Jr.'s character.
Staley also starred in "McHale's Navy" spin-off "Broadside", where she portrayed Roberta "Honey-Hips" Love, a former stripper turned Navy recruit. Despite a serious back injury in 1966, Staley's passion for acting continued, focusing more on television roles after her recovery. Throughout her career, Staley demonstrated her comedic chops, appearing in sitcoms and drama series, as well as working alongside legendary actors like Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward in "A New Kind of Love".
In her personal life, Staley married television director Chuck Staley in 1956. She later married Dale Sheets in 1967, and together they founded International Ventures Incorporated. The couple had a large family, with seven children and many grandchildren. Staley was also involved in consumer affairs, her church, and prison ministry. Her contributions to the entertainment industry were recognized in 1962 when she was selected as one of the "Deb Stars" by the Hollywood Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Union. Staley's legacy as a talented actress and model endures in the film and television world.
