American actress "Joanna Cassidy" may not be a household name, but she is well-respected in Hollywood and has appeared in numerous feature films and on television. Before becoming a thespian, Cassidy had spent a year in college as an art major, been married and divorced, and modeled in San Francisco. She first entered films as a bit player in "Bullitt" (1968) and "Fools" (1970) then continued modeling while ... working in television commercials. Cassidy had her first real part in the police drama "The Laughing Policeman" (1974). Though it wasn't a large, role, it did lead to her being cast in two more films that year: "The Outfit" and "Bank Shot", in which she received prominent billing. Other notable roles from the '70s include "The Stepford Wives" (1975) and "Stay Hungry" (1976).