Jane Wenham
Biography
Jane Wenham works in acting. Born November 26, 1927 in Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK. Died November 15, 2018. Archytele tracks 19 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
19 titles- Downton Abbey (2010) as Mrs. Bates
- The Darling Buds of May (1991) as Aunt Bridget
- Bergerac (1981) as Edith Furneaux
- Testament of Youth (1979) as Mrs Brittain
- The Winkler (1979) as Nelma
- Enemy at the Door (1978) as Louise Gardner
- The Sunday Drama (1977) as Mrs Lomax
- The Sunday Drama (1977) as Nora
- Why Here? (1977) as Mrs. Lomax
- Porridge: The Desperate Hours (1976) as Mrs. Jamieson
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Mathilde
- Sergeant Cork (1963) as Ivy Strong
- The Spread of the Eagle (1963) as Portia
- An Age of Kings (1960) as Elizabeth Grey
- Persuasion (1960) as Mrs Smith
- An Inspector Calls (1954) as Eva Smith
- The Teckman Mystery (1954) as Ruth Wade
- Make Me an Offer! (1954) as Dobbie
- The Lady from the Sea (1953) as Hilda Wangel
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What movies or TV shows is Jane Wenham best known for?
Jane Wenham is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Downton Abbey (2010), Ratatouille (2007), Bergerac (1981), Testament of Youth (1979).
When and where was Jane Wenham born?
Jane Wenham was born on November 26, 1927 in Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK. They passed away on November 15, 2018.
How many credits does Jane Wenham have?
Jane Wenham has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2010.
What is Jane Wenham's background in cinema and television?
Ann Jane Wenham Figgins (26 November 1927 – 15 November 2018), known professionally as Jane Wenham, was an English actress born in Southampton, Hampshire. Jane Wenham made her film debut in the adaptation of J. B. Priestley's An Inspector Calls in 1954. From 1957 to 1961 she was married to the actor Albert Finney, wit...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Enemy at the Door (1978) as Louise Gardner — aged about 50
- Downton Abbey (2010) as Mrs. Bates — aged about 82
- The Darling Buds of May (1991) as Aunt Bridget — aged about 63
- Testament of Youth (1979) as Mrs Brittain — aged about 51
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Mathilde — aged about 36
- Sergeant Cork (1963) as Ivy Strong — aged about 35
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