Freda Dowie
Acting Born Jul 22, 1928 Died Aug 10, 2019 Carlisle, Cumberland, England, UK 52 credits
Biography
Freda Dowie works in acting. Born July 22, 1928 in Carlisle, Cumberland, England, UK. Died August 10, 2019. Archytele tracks 52 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Fragile
Death in Holy OrdersThe Royal
Jason and the Argonauts
Cider with Rosie
Midsomer Murders
Our Friends in the NorthJudeBlack Eyes
Butterfly Kiss
HeartbeatHeartbeatHeartbeatThacker
In Suspicious Circumstances
Oranges Are Not the Only FruitThe Monk
Agatha Christie's PoirotGoldeneye
Distant Voices, Still Lives
LovejoyCall Me MisterThe Return of Sherlock Holmes
EastEndersCover Her Face
Sherlock HolmesThe Bill
The Old Curiosity Shop
The OmenI, ClaudiusI, Claudius
AngelsThe Hanged ManThe Poisoning of Charles Bravo
Father BrownThe Carnforth Practice
Crown CourtCrown Court
Upstairs, DownstairsA Ghost Story for ChristmasCider with RosieEdna: The Inebriate Woman
Play for TodayDoomwatch
The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm
Whistle and I'll Come to You
OmnibusITV Playhouse
North and SouthAlice in Wonderland
Dr. Finlay's Casebook
Armchair Theatre
Full Filmography
52 titles- Fragile (2005) as Old Lady 1
- Death in Holy Orders (2003) as Agatha Betterton
- The Royal (2003) as Dora Rigby
- Jason and the Argonauts (2000)
- Cider with Rosie (1998) as Granny Wallon
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Amie Pearce
- Our Friends in the North (1996) as Florrie Hutchinson
- Jude (1996) as Elderly Landlady
- Black Eyes (1996) as Gran
- Butterfly Kiss (1995) as Elsie
- Heartbeat (1992) as Muriel Gerard
- Heartbeat (1992) as Phyllis
- Heartbeat (1992) as Edna
- Thacker (1992) as Edith Folland
- In Suspicious Circumstances (1991) as Emma Keyse
- Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit (1990) as Mrs Green
- The Monk (1990) as Sister Ursula
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Eliza Dunn
- Goldeneye (1989) as Harley Street Doctor
- Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988) as Mother
- Lovejoy (1986) as Mrs. Springer
- Call Me Mister (1986)
- The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1986) as Mrs Porter
- EastEnders (1985) as Clerk
- Cover Her Face (1985) as Alice Liddell
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Mrs. Porter
- The Bill (1984)
- The Old Curiosity Shop (1979) as Sally Brass
- The Omen (1976) as Nun (uncredited)
- I, Claudius (1976) as The Sibyl
- I, Claudius (1976) as Caesonia
- Angels (1975)
- The Hanged Man (1975) as Jean MacKinnon
- The Poisoning of Charles Bravo (1975) as Mrs. Cox
- Father Brown (1974) as Opal Banks
- The Carnforth Practice (1974) as Mrs Pollock
- Crown Court (1972)
- Crown Court (1972) as Helen Lord
- Upstairs, Downstairs (1971) as Maria Schoenfeld
- A Ghost Story for Christmas (1971) as Maid
- Cider with Rosie (1971) as Crabby
- Edna: The Inebriate Woman (1971) as Mother Superior, Helper at 'Jesus Saves'
- Play for Today (1970) as Mother Superior, Helper at 'Jesus Saves'
- Doomwatch (1970) as Hilda
- The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm (1969) as Mrs Flittersnoop
- Whistle and I'll Come to You (1968) as Maid
- Omnibus (1967) as Maid
- ITV Playhouse (1967)
- North and South (1966) as Fanny Thornton
- Alice in Wonderland (1966) as Nurse
- Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962)
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Elsie
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Freda Dowie best known for?
Freda Dowie is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Fragile (2005), Caravans (1978), Mr. Holland's Opus (1995), Jason and the Argonauts (2000).
When and where was Freda Dowie born?
Freda Dowie was born on July 22, 1928 in Carlisle, Cumberland, England, UK. They passed away on August 10, 2019.
How many credits does Freda Dowie have?
Freda Dowie has accumulated over 52 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2005.
What is Freda Dowie's background in cinema and television?
Freda Dowie was an English film and television actress best known for Distant Voices, Still Lives and Our Friends in the North.
Freda Dowie by the numbers
52credits
14films
38TV series
1956–2005active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1986) as Mrs Porter — aged about 57
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Eliza Dunn — aged about 60
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Mrs. Porter — aged about 55
- I, Claudius (1976) as The Sibyl — aged about 47
- I, Claudius (1976) as Caesonia — aged about 47
- Upstairs, Downstairs (1971) as Maria Schoenfeld — aged about 42
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