Joan Severance is an American actress and former high-fashion model who became a prominent figure in the late 1980s and 1990s. She gained widespread recognition for her roles in films such as 'See No Evil, Hear No Evil,' 'Bird on a Wire,' and the TV series 'Wiseguy.' Often cast as a quintessential femme fatale, she built a career playing complex and seductive characters in thrillers and action films. Throughout her career, Severance has also worked as a producer and appeared in numerous television shows, cementing her status as a versatile performer.