Joan Staley was an American actress.

Perhaps best known for starring opposite Don Knotts in the film The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966), Staley was also a staple of the small screen.

Her first recurring television series role was on The Tab Hunter Show, where she was first recognized for her comedic abilities.

She also appeared in Bonanza, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Wagon Train, McHale's Navy, The Munsters, had multiple guest appearances on Perry Mason, Batman, and Mission Impossible, and she was a regular on 77 Sunset Strip.

Staley died November 24th, 2019, in Valencia, California. She was 79.