Carmen Silvera
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 2, 1922 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Died
- August 3, 2002
- Active Years
- 1962–2024 (63 Years)
- Total Credits
- 32 credits in database
Biography
Carmen Dorothy Blanche Silvera was a British comic actress born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on June 2, 1922. Of Spanish descent, she moved to Coventry, England, with her family during her childhood. Silvera began her career working in theatre and became a regular presence on television throughout the 1960s. She achieved mainstream fame during the 1980s, most notably for her role as Edith Artois in the sitcom Allo Allo, which aired from 1982 to 1992 and focused on conspiracies in German-occupied France during World War II. Over the course of her career, she accumulated 31 known acting credits. Carmen Silvera died on August 3, 2002, at the age of 80.
Career overview
Carmen Dorothy Blanche Silvera was a British comic actress born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on June 2, 1922. Of Spanish descent, she relocated to Coventry, England, with her family during her childhood. Silvera began her professional career working in the theatre and became a regular presence on television throughout the 1960s. Over the course of her career, she accumulated 31 known acting credits.
Silvera achieved mainstream fame during the 1980s for her work in television. She is primarily known for her role as Edith Artois in the sitcom Allo Allo, which aired from 1982 to 1992. The series depicted various conspiracies occurring in German-occupied France during the Second World War. Silvera passed away on August 3, 2002, at the age of 80.
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Full Filmography
32 titles- Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker (2024) as Clara / Queen of Hearts / Mrs Wiggs (voice)
- Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) as Edith Artois (archive footage) (uncredited)
- La Passione (1997) as Grandmother
- Noel's Telly Years (1996) as Self
- The Best of 'Allo 'Allo! (1994) as Edith Artois
- Noel's House Party (1991)
- Cluedo (1990) as Herself
- 'Allo 'Allo! (1984) as Edith Artois
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Before Water Lilies (1981) as Marcia
- The Gentle Touch (1980)
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Carmen La Rosa
- Blankety Blank (1979)
- The Paul Daniels Magic Show (1979) as Self
- Keep It Up Downstairs (1976) as Lady Bottomley
- Angels (1975)
- The Floater (1975) as Sra Constanza
- The Double Dealers (1974) as Webby
- Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs (1974) as Ruth
- On the Game (1974) as Mrs. Berkley
- Two Women (1973) as Concetta
- New Scotland Yard (1972) as Olive
- Clinic Exclusive (1971) as Elsa Farson
- Play for Today (1970) as Sra Constanza
- Dad's Army (1968) as Mrs Fiona Gray
- Boy Meets Girl (1967) as Periander Prynne
- Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker (1966) as Clara / Queen of Hearts / Mrs Wiggs
- Knock on Any Door (1965) as Insp. Thompson
- Doctor Who (1963) as Queen of Hearts
- Doctor Who (1963) as Ruth
- Sergeant Cork (1963) as Mrs. Fielding
- Compact (1962)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Carmen Silvera best known for?
Carmen Silvera is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cocomong (2008), Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988), Noel's House Party (1991), Cluedo (1990).
When and where was Carmen Silvera born?
Carmen Silvera was born on June 2, 1922 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They passed away on August 3, 2002.
How many credits does Carmen Silvera have?
Carmen Silvera has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2024.
What is Carmen Silvera's background in cinema and television?
Carmen Dorothy Blanche Silvera was a British comic actress born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on June 2, 1922. Of Spanish descent, she moved to Coventry, England, with her family during her childhood. Silvera began her career working in theatre and became a regular presence on television throughout the 1960s. She achiev...
Carmen Silvera by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Doctor Who (1963) as Queen of Hearts — aged about 41
- Doctor Who (1963) as Ruth — aged about 41
- 'Allo 'Allo! (1984) as Edith Artois — aged about 62
- The Paul Daniels Magic Show (1979) as Self — aged about 57
- Dad's Army (1968) as Mrs Fiona Gray — aged about 46
- Noel's House Party (1991) — aged about 69
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