Joan Rhodes
Joan Rhodes (born April 13, 1921 in London , England , as Josie Terena ; † May 30, 2010 ibid) was a British circus performer.
Life
In the 1960s Rhodes was active in variety and cabaret as the "strongest woman" ( Steel woman ). She could bend iron bars, break large nails with one hand, tear up 1000-page phone books, lift cars (with occupants), and disassemble cars with her bare hands.
From the 1970s she also appeared in front of the camera as an actress .
Web links
- Joan Rhodes in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Joan Rhodes The 'Strong Lady' who turned heads , short article with photos, (English)
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| SURNAME | Rhodes, Joan |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Terena, Josie (maiden name); Steel Woman |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British circus performer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 13, 1921 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | London , England , |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 30, 2010 |
| Place of death | London |