Jennifer Rhodes, born Janice Wilson on August 17, 1947, in Rosiclare, Illinois, is an American actress with a career spanning over four decades. She developed an interest in theater while attending Southern Illinois University and moved to New York City soon after graduating.

There, she studied acting and began getting cast for theater roles. After marrying Jordan Rhodes, she eventually moved to Los Angeles, where she transitioned from stage to television and film.

Her first credited role was in the 1960s television series "The High Chaparral" as the character Tanea. Over the years, she appeared in numerous TV shows, including "Fame," "Matlock," "Little House on the Prairie," "L.A. Law," "Quantum Leap," "Knots Landing," "Designing Women," "Full House," "ER," "Wings," "Murphy Brown," "3rd Rock from the Sun," "Family Matters," "Friends," "Popular," "The Agency," and "Boston Public." She also appeared on the Disney Channel's "The Suite Life on Deck."

Jennifer Rhodes is perhaps best known for her role as Penny "Grams" Halliwell on the WB series "Charmed," where she starred as the ghost of the Charmed Ones' grandmother and the tough-as-nails matriarch of the Halliwell clan.

Although not a regular, she appeared frequently throughout all eight seasons of the original series. Her first regular series role was in "Nightingales" as the character Effie Gardner.

Jennifer Rhodes appeared in "Heathers" (1988) as Winona Ryder's mother and had roles in "The Towering Inferno" (1974), "Halloween" (1978), "Ghost Fever" (1986), and "Slumber Party Massacre II" (1987), among others. Her extensive career has earned her recognition and a dedicated fan base.

Jennifer Rhodes was married to Jordan Rhodes, but the marriage ended in divorce. She never remarried and has no children.