Barbara Rhoades
Biography
Barbara Rhoades, born March 23, 1947, in Poughkeepsie, New York, USA, is an American actress. She is female and is also credited as Barbara Rhodes. Rhoades is known primarily for comedy and mystery roles. Among her most recognized performances is the portrayal of the lady bandit Penelope “Bad Penny” Cushings in the 1968 film The Shakiest Gun in the West. She also appeared as Maggie Chandler, the future wife of Jodie Dallas, in the television series Soap. According to The Movie Database, she has accumulated 82 credited acting roles. Her career spans film and television, reflecting a versatile body of work.
Career overview
Barbara Rhoades was born on March 23, 1947, in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. She is an American actress whose career has been defined by performances in comedy and mystery projects. Rhoades gained particular recognition for portraying the lady bandit Penelope “Bad Penny” Cushings in the 1968 western comedy The Shakiest Gun in the West. She later appeared in the television series Soap, playing Maggie Chandler, the future wife of the character Jodie Dallas, a role that has been described as memorable. Throughout her career she has worked on a variety of projects that showcase her versatility in both comedic and suspenseful narratives.
According to the online film database TMDB, Rhoades has accumulated a total of 82 credited acting appearances across both film and television. Her body of work reflects a steady presence in American entertainment, spanning several decades. The database categorizes her primary occupation as acting and records her gender as female. These entries confirm her continued activity in the industry and her status as a recognized performer within the medium. The breadth of these credits underscores her adaptability and the range of characters she has portrayed over the years.
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Full Filmography
86 titles- First Born (2007) as Nancy
- Barry Dingle (2005) as Deborah Childers
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Marcy Blake
- Trouble Shooters: Trapped Beneath the Earth (1993) as Sarah Mather
- Law & Order (1990) as Kathy McGarity
- Booker (1989) as Barbara Sterling
- Out Cold (1989) as Mrs. Hollander
- Dear John (1988) as Marie
- thirtysomething (1987)
- Scene of the Crime (1985) as Carol Perkins
- Picking Up the Pieces (1985) as Denise
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Flo Oakes
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Barbara Stevenson
- Charles in Charge (1984) as Pat Walker
- Crazy like a Fox (1984) as Lt. Lynch
- Much Ado About Nothing (1984) as Dancer
- Venice Medical (1983) as Nurse Ruth O'Malley
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- Side Show (1981) as Paula Picasso
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Marcella Ziller
- Stone (1980)
- Serial (1980) as Vivian
- The Day the Women Got Even (1980) as Dee Dee Fields
- Supertrain (1979) as Myra Nordoff
- Hanging In (1979)
- Sex and the Single Parent (1979) as Paula
- The Eddie Capra Mysteries (1978)
- The Case of the Baltimore Girls (1978) as Lorraine Cheswick
- The Love Boat (1977) as Didi Donnelly
- Busting Loose (1977)
- The Goodbye Girl (1977) as Donna
- Quark (1977)
- The Choirboys (1977) as No Balls Hadley
- The Making of 'The Goodbye Girl' (1977) as Self
- What's Happening!! (1976) as Self
- The Great Houdinis (1976) as Margery Crandon
- Twin Detectives (1976) as Sheila Rainier
- Starsky & Hutch (1975)
- Switch (1975) as Bobbie
- Ellery Queen (1975)
- Joe Forrester (1975)
- Bronk (1975)
- Crime Club (1975) as Angela Swoboda
- Conspiracy of Terror (1975)
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Kelly Wixted
- Happy Days (1974)
- Rhoda (1974)
- Harry O (1974)
- Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974) as The Secretary
- The Manhunter (1974)
- Harry and Tonto (1974) as Hooker
- Kojak (1973) as Joanna Ferro
- Police Story (1973)
- The Magician (1973) as J.J. 'Joy Joy' Walters
- Scream Blacula Scream (1973) as Elaine
- Little Cigars (1973) as Helen
- Horowitz in Dublin (1973) as Candy
- What Are Best Friends For? (1973) as Marge
- Hunter (1973) as Real Estate Woman
- Sanford and Son (1972)
- The Paul Lynde Show (1972)
- The Judge and Jake Wyler (1972) as Chloe Jones
- Up the Sandbox (1972) as Dr. Bolden
- Columbo (1971) as Hostess
- Columbo (1971) as Joyce
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971)
- The New Dick Van Dyke Show (1971) as Charlene
- Night Gallery (1970) as Julie
- McCloud (1970)
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Marie
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Lucy
- The Partridge Family (1970) as LaVon LeVine LaVern
- There Was a Crooked Man... (1970) as Miss Jessie Brundidge
- Love, American Style (1969)
- The Silent Gun (1969) as Dolores
- The Mod Squad (1968)
- The Shakiest Gun in the West (1968) as Penelope 'Bad Penny' Cushings
- Don't Just Stand There (1968) as Kendall Flanagan
- Ironside (1967)
- Ironside (1967) as Bonnie Lloyd
- Mannix (1967)
- Mission: Impossible (1966)
- Bewitched (1964)
- The Virginian (1962) as Josie
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Barbara Rhoades best known for?
Barbara Rhoades is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Just William (1977), Mr. Jones (1993), Basquiat (1996), Booker (1989).
When and where was Barbara Rhoades born?
Barbara Rhoades was born on March 23, 1947 in Poughkeepsie, New York, USA.
How many credits does Barbara Rhoades have?
Barbara Rhoades has accumulated over 86 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2007.
What is Barbara Rhoades's background in cinema and television?
Barbara Rhoades, born March 23, 1947, in Poughkeepsie, New York, USA, is an American actress. She is female and is also credited as Barbara Rhodes. Rhoades is known primarily for comedy and mystery roles. Among her most recognized performances is the portrayal of the lady bandit Penelope “Bad Penny” Cushings in the 196...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Columbo (1971) as Hostess — aged about 24
- Columbo (1971) as Joyce — aged about 24
- Bewitched (1964) — aged about 17
- Night Gallery (1970) as Julie — aged about 23
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Marie — aged about 23
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Lucy — aged about 23
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