Joanna Pettet, a celebrated English retired actress, was born on November 16, 1942, in the bustling metropolis of London, England, a city renowned for its rich cultural heritage and iconic landmarks. Her parents, Harold Nigel Egerton Salmon and Cecily J. Tremaine, were married in the picturesque area of Chelsea, London, in the year 1940, in a ceremony that was likely filled with joy, love, and optimism for their future together. However, their happiness was short-lived, as Joanna's father, a brave and courageous British Royal Air Force pilot, was tragically killed in action during the Second World War in 1943, leaving behind a young Joanna and her mother, who was left to navigate the challenges of single parenthood. In the aftermath of the war, Joanna's mother remarried and relocated to the stunning city of Montréal, where Joanna was subsequently adopted by her stepfather and took on his surname, Pettet, marking the beginning of her new life under a new identity, a transformation that would have significant implications for her future and sense of self.
Personal Details
BornNov 16, 1942 London, England, UK
Parents
- Harold Nigel Edgerton Salmon
- Cecily Tremaine
Relatives
- David Dalton (Cousin)
- Kathleen Tremaine (Aunt or Uncle)
Biography
Career
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1992

Terror in Paradise as Dr. Fletcher
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1987

Sweet Country as Monica
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1983

Knight Rider as Joanna St. John
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1982

Double Exposure as Mindy Jordache
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1981

Tales of the Unexpected as Betsy
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The Love Boat as Lenore Pitchford
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1980

The Return of Frank Cannon as Alana Richardson
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Cry of the Innocent as Cynthia Donegin / Candia Leighton
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1978

The Evil as Dr. Caroline Arnold
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1976

Captains and the Kings as Katherine Hennessey
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1975

The Desperate Miles as Ruth Merrick
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Thriller as Jody Baxter
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1974

A Cry in the Wilderness as Delda Hadley
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Welcome to Arrow Beach as Grace Henry
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Thriller as Sylvia Dee
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1973

Pioneer Woman as Maggie Sergeant
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1972

The Weekend Nun as Sister Mary Damian / Marjorie Walker
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Footsteps as Sarah Allison
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Banacek as Christine Verdon
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1970

Night Gallery as Elaine Latimer (segment "The House")
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1969

The Best House in London as Josephine Pacefoot
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1968

Blue as Joanne Morton
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1967

The Night of the Generals as Ulrike
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Casino Royale as Mata Bond
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Robbery as Kate Clifton
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1966

The Group as Kay
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1965

The Fugitive as Tina Andresen
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1973