Born in Flushing, New York, the impressively endowed Patty Jo Harmon
was discovered as a guest on
You Bet Your Life (1950) by
Groucho Marx and later was invited to work
with him on
Tell It to Groucho (1961).
The TV exposure parlayed into roles in such obscure films as
Village of the Giants (1965)
and more famous fare like
Cool Hand Luke (1967), but she was
used mostly for eye candy. With only a handful of television
appearances to her name, she made a bigger career as a pin-up girl
during the late 1960s and early 1970s, but she ultimately retired from
acting to get married and start a family. Baking has always been a
favorite pastime and she since started Aunt Joy's Cakes. She first
started sharing her treats while working at Disney Studios and runs a
wholesale bakery based in Burbank, California.
The Odd Couple(1970)as Waitress
Love, American Style(1969)as Rosalie (segment "Love and the Secret Habit")
Norwood(1970)as Waitress
Angel in My Pocket(1969)as Miss Holland
Dr. Giggles(1992)
From Cheesecake to Cheesecake: The Joy Harmon Story(2013)as Self
A Natural Born World-Shaker: Making 'Cool Hand Luke'(2008)as Self
The ABC Comedy Hour(1972)as Self
The Joey Bishop Show(1967)as Self
The Tonight Show(1962)as Self - Actress
20 to 1(2005)as Self - Actress
