Isla Blair
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 29, 1944 in Bangalore, India
- Active Years
- 1955–2022 (68 Years)
- Total Credits
- 81 credits in database
Biography
Isla Blair is an India-born actress of British descent who was born on September 29, 1944, in Bangalore, India. Active in acting, she has accumulated 79 known credits according to database records. Her career in entertainment includes both stage and film work. She made her first stage appearance in 1963, playing the role of Philia in the London debut of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Following her theatre debut, she made her first credited film appearance in the 1965 horror film Dr. Terror's House of Horrors. Throughout her career, she has also been known by the alternative name Mrs. Glover.
Career overview
"Isla Blair is an actress of British descent who was born in Bangalore, India, on September 29, 1944. Her professional career began on the stage. She made her first stage appearance in 1963, performing the role of Philia in the London debut of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Blair transitioned into film, making her first credited film appearance in the 1965 horror film Dr. Terror's House of Horrors. Throughout her career, she has accumulated 79 known credits. She is also known by the name Mrs. Glover."
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1. Name: Isla Blair
2. Born: 29 September 1944
3. Birthplace: Bangalore, India
4. Descent: British
5. First stage: 1963, Philia, London debut of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
6. First credited film: 1965, Dr. Terror's House of Horrors (horror film)
7. Known for: Acting
8. Known credits: 79
9. Also known as: Mrs. Glover
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
81 titles- The Reverend and Mrs Simpson (2022) as Older Anna
- The Ghost of Richard Harris (2022) as Self
- In Search of Dracula (2020) as Herself
- Last Words (2017) as Mother
- Amy and Sophia (2017) as Vivien
- Grantchester (2014) as Gladys Sheppard
- Father Brown (2013) as Nanny Langton
- Johnny English Reborn (2011) as Shirley
- Single Father (2010) as Beatty
- Law & Order: UK (2009)
- Most Shocking Celebrity Moments of the 80s (2007) as Narrator (voice)
- The Quatermass Experiment (2005) as Blaker
- New Tricks (2004) as Alice Pimley
- AfterLife (2003) as Dr Jackson
- Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War (2003) as Matron
- The Greatest Store in the World (1999) as Grand Lady
- The Match (1999) as Sheila Bailey
- Heaven on Earth (1998) as Mary Weston
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Dr. Jane Moore
- True Tilda (1997) as Mrs. Mortimer
- In Your Dreams (1997) as Jamie's Mother
- The Office (1996) as Hillary Drummond
- The Final Cut (1995) as Claire Carlsen
- Heartbeat (1992) as Elaine Aubrey
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Rosalie Martin
- Pebble Mill (1991) as Self
- In Suspicious Circumstances (1991) as Frances Orme
- The Advocates (1991) as Katherine Dunbar
- Treasure Island (1990) as Mrs. Hawkins
- The Monk (1990) as Mother Agueda
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) as Mrs. Donovan
- Valmont (1989) as Baroness
- Inspector Morse (1987) as Janey Wilson
- Boogie Outlaws (1987) as Inspector Leesley
- Blake's 7: Duel (1986) as Sinofar
- C.A.T.S. Eyes (1985)
- Poppyland (1985) as Constance Scott
- Off Peak (1985) as Elizabeth
- Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense (1984) as Eileen
- Six Centuries of Verse (1984) as Self - Reader
- Tennis Court (1984) as Eileen
- Real Life (1984) as Anna
- Taggart (1983)
- The Beggar's Opera (1983) as Jenny Diver
- Doctor Who: The King's Demons (1983) as Isabella
- The Bounder (1982) as Laura Miles
- Alexa (1982) as Alexa
- The History Man (1981) as Flora Beniform
- Alien Attack (1980) as Female Alien
- Only When I Laugh (1979) as Bradley
- Blake's 7 (1978) as Sinofar
- Wilde Alliance (1978) as Helen Bardsley
- An Englishman's Castle (1978) as Jill
- Forgotten Love Songs (1978) as Christina
- BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) as Christina
- One-Upmanship (1976)
- The Crezz (1976)
- The Crezz (1976) as Emma Antrobus
- Space: 1999 (1975) as Carla
- Space: 1999 (1975) as Female Alien
- Quiller (1975) as Germaine Allenby
- Fall of Eagles (1974) as Grand Duchess Ella
- The Canterville Ghost (1974) as Lady Stutfield
- Warship (1973)
- The Regiment (1972)
- Jason King (1971)
- Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970) as Lucy Paxton
- The Hero of My Life (1970) as Ellen Ternan
- Department S (1969) as Elaine
- Battle of Britain (1969) as Mrs. Andy
- A Flea in Her Ear (1968) as Antoinette, Charles' Wife
- Mickey Dunne (1967) as Babs Chesterton-Manville
- Present Laughter (1967) as Daphne Stillington
- The Liars (1966) as Sarah
- Dr. Terror's House of Horrors (1965) as Pretty Girl (segment 4 "Disembodied Hand")
- A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Actress (uncredited)
- Doctor Who (1963) as Isabella
- The Saint (1962) as Janine Flambeau
- The Avengers (1961) as Bride
- The Dickie Henderson Show (1960) as Jane
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Fleur Harris
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Isla Blair best known for?
Isla Blair is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Reverend and Mrs Simpson (2022), Grantchester (2014), Father Brown (2013), Johnny English Reborn (2011).
When and where was Isla Blair born?
Isla Blair was born on September 29, 1944 in Bangalore, India.
How many credits does Isla Blair have?
Isla Blair has accumulated over 81 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2022.
What is Isla Blair's background in cinema and television?
Isla Blair is an India-born actress of British descent who was born on September 29, 1944, in Bangalore, India. Active in acting, she has accumulated 79 known credits according to database records. Her career in entertainment includes both stage and film work. She made her first stage appearance in 1963, playing the ro...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) as Mrs. Donovan — aged about 44
- Inspector Morse (1987) as Janey Wilson — aged about 42
- Doctor Who (1963) as Isabella — aged about 18
- Jason King (1971) — aged about 26
- The Avengers (1961) as Bride — aged about 16
- One-Upmanship (1976) — aged about 31
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