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Wrong Train to Brimstone: Season 1: Episode 4 -- Heyes and Curry pose as special agents hired to thwart a train robbery.
Pride & Prejudice (2005) -- Clip: So this is your opinion of me
Secrets & Lies (1996) -- Successful black woman traces her birth mother to a lower-class white woman, who denies it; emotions run high as everyone's secrets are exposed.
The Legacy of Charlie O'Rourke: Season 1: Episode 4 -- When Heyes and Curry visit a friend who is sentenced to hang, everyone believes the two men know where he hid $100,000 in gold.
Pride & Prejudice (2005) -- Clip: He must marry one of them
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Overview

Date of Birth:
20 February 1946, Ramsgate, Kent, England, UK more
Contact:
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Mini Biography:
After twenty years of hard work on stage and both television and stage... more
Trivia:
Graduated from technical college and worked as a stenographer and bookkeeper... more
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 12 wins & 22 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(47 articles)
Inside track: Golden Globes' race for best drama actress
 (From Gold Derby. 6 December 2009, 1:03 PM, PST)
Tiff 2009 Day 8: Rachid Bouchareb's London River
 (From ioncinema. 30 November 2009, 1:32 AM, PST)

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actress, Writer, Soundtrack, Self, Archive Footage
Actress:
  1. No One Gets Off in This Town (2010) (pre-production)
  2. My Angel (2009) (post-production) .... Headmistress

  3. Dead Man Running (2009) .... Mother
  4. The Calling (2009/III) .... Sister Ignatious
  5. Tigger & Pooh and a Musical Too (2009) (V) (voice) .... Ma Heffalump
    ... aka My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Tigger & Pooh and a Musical Too (Australia)
  6. London River (2009) .... Elisabeth
  7. "The New Adventures of Old Christine" .... Angela Kimble (1 episode, 2008)
        - Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner? (2008) TV episode .... Angela Kimble
  8. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" .... Linnie Malcolm (1 episode, 2008)
    ... aka Law & Order: SVU (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Special Victims Unit (New Zealand: English title)
        - Persona (2008) TV episode .... Linnie Malcolm
  9. "War and Peace" (2007) TV mini-series .... Márja Dmitrijewna Achrosímowa
    ... aka Guerra e pace (Italy)
    ... aka Guerre et paix (France)
    ... aka Krieg und Frieden (Germany)
    ... aka Wojna i pokój (Poland)
  10. Atonement (2007) .... Grace Turner
    ... aka Reviens-moi (France)
  11. Clubland (2007) .... Jean
    ... aka Introducing the Dwights (USA: new title)
  12. Mysterious Creatures (2006) (TV) .... Wendy Ainscow
  13. Pride & Prejudice (2005) .... Mrs. Bennet
    ... aka Orgueil & préjugés (France)
    ... aka Orgueil et préjugés (France)
  14. Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005) (voice) .... Mama Heffalump
  15. On a Clear Day (2005) .... Joan
  16. Marsha Potter Gets a Life (2005) (TV) .... Marsha Potter
  17. A Way of Life (2004) .... Annette
  18. Belonging (2004) (TV) .... Jess Copplestone
  19. Beyond the Sea (2004) .... Polly Cassotto
    ... aka Beyond the Sea - Musik war sein Leben (Germany)
  20. Piccadilly Jim (2004) .... Nesta Pett
  21. "Between the Sheets" (2003) TV mini-series .... Hazel Delany (unknown episodes)
  22. Blizzard (2003) .... Aunt Millie
  23. Bob the Builder: The Knights of Can-A-Lot (2003) (TV) (voice) .... Dr. Florence Montfitchett
    ... aka Bob the Builder: The Knights of Fix-A-Lot (USA)
  24. The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) .... Aggie
  25. Plots with a View (2002) .... Betty Rhys-Jones
    ... aka Grabgeflüster (Germany: video title)
    ... aka Grabgeflüster - Liebe versetzt Särge (Germany)
    ... aka Plotz with a View (UK)
    ... aka Undertaking Betty (USA)
  26. The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002) (voice) .... Mrs. Fairgood
  27. Sonny (2002) .... Jewel
  28. Pumpkin (2002) .... Judy Romanoff
  29. On the Nose (2001) .... Mrs.Delaney
  30. Lovely & Amazing (2001) .... Jane Marks
  31. Daddy and Them (2001) .... Julia Montgomery
    ... aka Daddy & Them (USA: DVD box title)
  32. The Yellow Bird (2001) .... Mrs. Louise Tutwiler
  33. "Anne Frank: The Whole Story" (2001) TV mini-series .... Auguste Rottgen-van Pels
    ... aka Anne Frank (UK)
  34. Yes You Can (2001) .... Fish Lady
  35. Seven Roses (2001) (TV) .... Pamela
  36. Saving Grace (2000) .... Grace Trevethyn
    ... aka Saving Grace (Australia) (Ireland: English title) (UK)

  37. RKO 281 (1999) (TV) .... Louella Parsons
    ... aka RKO 281: The Battle Over Citizen Kane (USA: video box title)
  38. Little Voice (1998) .... Mari Hoff
  39. In the Winter Dark (1998) .... Ida Stubbs
  40. Night Train (1998/I) .... Alice Mooney
  41. Music from Another Room (1998) .... Grace Swan
  42. Girls' Night (1998) .... Dawn Wilkinson
  43. Remember Me? (1997) .... Shirley
  44. Secrets & Lies (1996) .... Cynthia Rose Purley
    ... aka Secrets et mensonges (France)
  45. "Outside Edge" .... Miriam Dervish (4 episodes, 1994)
        - Episode #1.4 (1994) TV episode .... Miriam Dervish
        - Episode #1.3 (1994) TV episode .... Miriam Dervish
        - Episode #1.2 (1994) TV episode .... Miriam Dervish
        - Episode #1.1 (1994) TV episode .... Miriam Dervish
  46. "The Buddha of Suburbia" (1993) TV mini-series .... Margaret Amir
  47. "Screen One" .... Gwen (1 episode, 1993)
        - The Bullion Boys (1993) TV episode .... Gwen
  48. "Maigret" .... Rose (1 episode, 1993)
        - Maigret and the Night Club Dancer (1993) TV episode .... Rose
  49. A River Runs Through It (1992) .... Mrs. Maclean
  50. "Alas Smith & Jones" (8 episodes, 1984-1990)
    ... aka Smith & Jones (UK: new title)
        - Episode #6.5 (1990) TV episode
        - Episode #6.4 (1990) TV episode
        - Episode #6.3 (1990) TV episode
        - Episode #6.2 (1990) TV episode
        - Episode #6.1 (1990) TV episode
          (3 more)
  51. The Witches (1990) .... Mrs. Jenkins

  52. "The Labours of Erica" .... Erica Rogers (1 episode, 1989)
        - Bottoming Out (1989) TV episode .... Erica Rogers
  53. "The Storyteller" .... Storyteller's Wife (1 episode, 1988)
    ... aka Jim Henson's The Storyteller (USA: complete title)
        - A Story Short (1988) TV episode .... Storyteller's Wife
  54. Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story (1987) (TV) .... Tiki
  55. "Sunday Premiere: Claws" (1987) TV series .... Sylvia
  56. "Chance in a Million" .... Alison Little (18 episodes, 1984-1986)
        - The Wedding (1986) TV episode .... Alison Little
        - Pre-Matrimonial Tension (1986) TV episode .... Alison Little
        - The Once and Future Chance (1986) TV episode .... Alison Little
        - The Blessing (1986) TV episode .... Alison Little
        - Guess Who's Not Coming for Dinner (1986) TV episode .... Alison Little
          (13 more)
  57. "That Uncertain Feeling" (1985) TV mini-series .... Mrs. Lewis
  58. "Weekend Playhouse" .... Jean Saunders (1 episode, 1984)
        - Singles Weekend (1984) TV episode .... Jean Saunders
  59. "Who Dares Wins" (3 episodes, 1984)
        - Episode #1.7 (1984) TV episode
        - Episode #1.6 (1984) TV episode
        - Episode #1.5 (1984) TV episode
  60. "Rumpole of the Bailey" .... Pauline (1 episode, 1983)
        - Rumpole and the Genuine Article (1983) TV episode .... Pauline
  61. "Play for Today" .... Janice / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1983)
        - Floating Off (1983) TV episode .... Janice
        - The Imitation Game (1980) TV episode .... Mary
  62. "Death of an Expert Witness" .... Angela Foley (6 episodes, 1983)
        - Episode #1.6 (1983) TV episode .... Angela Foley
        - Episode #1.5 (1983) TV episode .... Angela Foley
        - Episode #1.4 (1983) TV episode .... Angela Foley
        - Episode #1.3 (1983) TV episode .... Angela Foley
        - Episode #1.2 (1983) TV episode .... Angela Foley
          (1 more)
  63. "Tales of the Unexpected" .... Carol Hutchins (1 episode, 1983)
    ... aka Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected
        - Hit and Run (1983) TV episode .... Carol Hutchins
  64. The First Part of Henry the Sixt (1983) (TV) .... Joan La Pucelle
    ... aka The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: Henry VI, Part One (USA: video title)
    ... aka The First Part of King Henry VI (UK)
  65. King Lear (1982) (TV) .... Cordelia
    ... aka The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: King Lear (USA: video title)
  66. "Yes Minister" .... Joan Littler (1 episode, 1981)
        - The Greasy Pole (1981) TV episode .... Joan Littler
  67. "BBC2 Playhouse" .... Gloria (1 episode, 1980)
        - Grown-Ups (1980) TV episode .... Gloria
  68. Bedroom Farce (1980) (TV) .... Kate
  69. "Can We Get on Now, Please?" (1 episode, 1980)
        - Variations in Two Flats (1980) TV episode
Writer:
  1. Clubland (2007) (writer: additional stand-up comedy material)
    ... aka Introducing the Dwights (USA: new title)
Soundtrack:
  1. Pride & Prejudice (2005) (performer: "Greensleeves")
    ... aka Orgueil & préjugés (France)
    ... aka Orgueil et préjugés (France)
Self:
  1. "The ONE Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode dated 27 April 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Herself
  2. "Cinema tres" .... Herself (2 episodes, 1996-2009)
    ... aka Informatiu cinema (Spain: Catalan title)
        - Episode dated 14 February 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 18 October 1996 (1996) TV episode .... Herself
  3. "The Alan Titchmarsh Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode dated 15 September 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
  4. "This Morning" .... Herself (3 episodes, 2004-2008)
    ... aka This Morning with Richard and Judy (UK: informal title)
        - Episode dated 21 April 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 26 August 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 16 April 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Herself
  5. "The Paul O'Grady Show" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2006-2007)
    ... aka The New Paul O'Grady Show (UK: new title)
        - Episode #7.1 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode #5.6 (2006) TV episode .... Herself
  6. "HARDtalk Extra" .... Herself (1 episode, 2007)
        - Brenda Blethyn (2007) TV episode .... Herself
  7. "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2005-2007)
        - Episode #4.101 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode #2.37 (2005) TV episode .... Herself
  8. "Up Close with Carrie Keagan" .... Herself (1 episode, 2007)
        - Episode dated 3 July 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
  9. "Mornings with Kerri-Anne" .... Herself - Guest (1 episode, 2007)
        - Episode dated 13 June 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Herself - Guest
  10. "Deadline" .... Herself (1 episode, 2007)
        - Episode #1.1 (2007) TV episode (uncredited) .... Herself
  11. "A Taste of My Life" .... Herself (1 episode, 2007)
        - Brenda Blethyn (2007) TV episode .... Herself
  12. "The Late Late Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode dated 6 October 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Herself
  13. "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross" .... Herself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode #11.3 (2006) TV episode .... Herself
  14. "Enough Rope with Andrew Denton" .... Herself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode #4.5 (2006) TV episode .... Herself
  15. On Set Diaries (2006) (V) .... Herself
  16. The Bennets (2006) (V) .... Herself
  17. The 2005 European Film Awards (2005) (TV) .... Herself
  18. "HBO First Look" .... Herself (1 episode, 2005)
        - 'Pride & Prejudice': A Classic in the Making (2005) TV episode .... Herself
  19. Avenue of the Stars: 50 Years of ITV (2005) (TV) .... Herself
  20. "GMTV" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2005)
        - Episode dated 9 September 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 8 September 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Herself
  21. "Sunday Morning Shootout" .... Herself (1 episode, 2005)
    ... aka Hollywood Shootout (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka Shootout (USA: new title)
        - Episode #2.15 (2005) TV episode .... Herself
  22. The Best of 'So Graham Norton' (2004) (V) .... Herself
  23. "The Frank Skinner Show" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2002-2003)
        - Episode #7.8 (2003) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode #6.4 (2002) TV episode
  24. "V Graham Norton" .... Herself (1 episode, 2002)
        - Episode #1.62 (2002) TV episode .... Herself
  25. "Richard & Judy" .... Herself (1 episode, 2002)
        - Episode dated 17 April 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Herself
  26. "Independent View" (2002) TV series .... Herself
  27. "Fire, Plague, War and Treason" (2001) TV mini-series .... Narrator
  28. Road to Sundance (2000) .... Herself
  29. Film-Fest DVD: Issue 4 - Hawaii (2000) (V) .... Herself
  30. "Film '72" .... Herself (1 episode, 2000)
    ... aka Film '73 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '74 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '75 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '76 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '77 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '78 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '79 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '80 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '81 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '82 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '83 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '84 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '85 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '86 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '87 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '88 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '89 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '90 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '91 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '92 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '93 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '94 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '95 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '96 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '97 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '98 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '99 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2000 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2001 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2002 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2003 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2004 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2005 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2006 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2007 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2008 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2009 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film of the Year (UK: teaser title)
    ... aka The Film Programme (UK: informal alternative title)
        - Episode dated 9 May 2000 (2000) TV episode .... Herself

  31. The 71st Annual Academy Awards (1999) (TV) .... Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role
  32. "So Graham Norton" .... Herself (1 episode, 1999)
        - Episode #2.3 (1999) TV episode .... Herself
  33. "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" .... Herself (2 episodes, 1997-1999)
        - Episode dated 13 January 1999 (1999) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 6 March 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Herself
  34. The 69th Annual Academy Awards (1997) (TV) .... Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Leading Role
  35. "Nyhetsmorgon" .... Herself (1 episode, 1993)
        - Floden som rinner fram (1993) TV episode .... Herself

  36. "Arena" (1 episode, 1982)
        - Mike Leigh Making Plays (1982) TV episode
Archive Footage:
  1. "VM Show Vol. 2"
        - Quina ràbia! (2005) TV episode .... Mari Hoff
  2. "Cinema mil"
        - Episode #1.1 (2005) TV episode .... Herself
  3. 41 premis Sant Jordi de cinematografia (1997) (TV)

Additional Details

Other Works:
(October 2002): Plays Mrs. Warren in "Mrs. Warren's Profession" play by George Bernard Shaw (Strand Theatre, London, England, UK). more
Publicity Listings:
3 Interviews | 3 Articles | 2 Magazine Cover Photos more
Genres:
Comedy | Drama | Talk-Show | Crime more
Plot Keywords:
Character Name In Title | Non Fiction | Independent Film | Male Female Relationship more

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