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Jane Wymark

Acting Born Oct 31, 1952 London, England, UK 47 credits

Biography

Jane Wymark is a British actress. She was born on October 31, 1952, in London, England. Her parents are Olwen Wymark, an American writer and playwright, and Patrick Wymark, an English actor. Wymark was educated at Birmingham University. She has appeared in various projects, including TV dramas and stage plays.

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Career

Career overview

Jane Wymark is a British actress known for her work in television and stage productions. She was born on October 31, 1952, in London, England. Wymark's early life and education are notable for her parents' influence, as she credits her American mother, Olwen Wymark, and English father, Patrick Wymark, with instilling a love of acting in her. She attended Birmingham University, where she further developed her interest in the performing arts.

Wymark's acting career spans a range of projects, including television dramas and stage plays. Her credits include appearances in various productions, with a total of 44 known credits to her name. This extensive body of work showcases her versatility as an actress, capable of adapting to different roles and formats.

Throughout her career, Wymark has demonstrated her dedication to the craft of acting. Her experience in both television and stage productions has allowed her to hone her skills and develop a distinctive style. While specific details about her notable roles and performances are not provided, her extensive credits and long-standing career in the entertainment industry speak to her enduring commitment to the art of acting.

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Career timeline

Becoming Victoria Wood
Midsomer Murders: 25 Years of Mayhem
Victoria Wood: The Secret List
Midsomer Murders: 20th Anniversary Special
National Theatre Live: Medea
Jo
Sinchronicity
Doctors
Midsomer MurdersThe Peter PrincipleUnderworld
No BananasGiving Tongue
DangerfieldAll Men Are Mortal
Pie in the SkyCalling the Shots
Safe
A Touch of FrostBetween the LinesMaigretA Fatal Inversion
Children of the NorthChalkface
Drop the Dead DonkeyThe Fool
Screen One
LovejoyScreenPlay
Screen Two
The Sidmouth Letters
The Best of Friends
The Bass Player and the Blonde
Fathers and FamiliesRob RoyThe Bass Player and the Blonde
BeastsBeasts: Baby
PoldarkPoldarkPoldarkShadowsSusan
PlayhousePlayhouseRooms
ITV Playhouse

Full filmography

  • Becoming Victoria Wood (2026) as Self
  • Midsomer Murders: 25 Years of Mayhem (2022) as Self
  • Victoria Wood: The Secret List (2020) as Self
  • Midsomer Murders: 20th Anniversary Special (2019) as Self
  • National Theatre Live: Medea (2014) as Chorus
  • Jo (2013) as Catherine
  • Sinchronicity (2006) as Wendy
  • Doctors (2000) as Clare Clayton
  • Midsomer Murders (1997) as Joyce Barnaby
  • The Peter Principle (1997) as Mary
  • Underworld (1997) as Mrs Arnott
  • No Bananas (1996) as ATS Officer
  • Giving Tongue (1996) as Forest of Dean
  • Dangerfield (1995) as Maude Wilson
  • All Men Are Mortal (1995) as Gertrude
  • Pie in the Sky (1994) as Emma Bishop
  • Calling the Shots (1994) as Aerobics Instructor
  • Safe (1993) as Casualty Doctor
  • A Touch of Frost (1992) as Fiona Barr
  • Between the Lines (1992) as News Editor
  • Maigret (1992) as Madame Gaudry
  • A Fatal Inversion (1992) as Meg Chipstead
  • Children of the North (1991) as Jenny Swale
  • Chalkface (1991) as Claire Griffiths
  • Drop the Dead Donkey (1990) as Belinda
  • The Fool (1990)
  • Screen One (1989) as Aerobics Teacher
  • Lovejoy (1986) as Lucy Welland-Smythe
  • ScreenPlay (1986) as Casualty Doctor
  • Screen Two (1985) as Anne
  • The Sidmouth Letters (1982) as Anne
  • The Best of Friends (1980) as Cass Rudolf
  • The Bass Player and the Blonde (1978) as Terry
  • Fathers and Families (1977) as Penelope Matthews
  • Rob Roy (1977) as Diana
  • The Bass Player and the Blonde (1977) as Terry
  • Beasts (1976) as Jo Gilkes
  • Beasts: Baby (1976) as Jo Gilkes
  • Poldark (1975) as Morwenna Chynoweth
  • Poldark (1975) as Morwenna Whitworth
  • Poldark (1975) as Morwenna Carne
  • Shadows (1975) as Julia
  • Susan (1975) as Susan
  • Playhouse (1974) as Cass Rudolf
  • Playhouse (1974) as Anne
  • Rooms (1974) as Susan
  • ITV Playhouse (1967) as Terry