[2] Her career began on stage in the mid-1960s, playing in repertory theatre in Rhyl, Wales, where she was billed as Jackie Crump.

Her other film roles not already mentioned include Doctor in Trouble (1970) and The Love Ban (1973).

Additionally she has had roles in several television series, including Z-Cars, the situation comedy The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin (in which she played the recurring role of market researcher Esther Pigeon), and Dangerfield.

In theatre she has starred in many West End productions and UK and international tours.

Piper still acts in TV, film and theatre, and regularly attends Carry On events.