Janine Duvitski
Biography
Janine Duvitski is a British actress. Born Christine Janine Drzewicki, she first came to national attention in the play Abigail's Party, written and directed by Mike Leigh in 1977. Duvitski is known for her roles in the BBC TV sitcom series Waiting for God, One Foot in the Grave, and Benidorm. Born on June 28, 1952, in Nottinghamshire, England, UK, she has a known credit count of 97.
Career overview
Janine Duvitski is a British actress known for her work in television and theater. She first gained national attention in the play Abigail's Party, which was written and directed by Mike Leigh in 1977. Duvitski has since appeared in a number of notable television series, including Waiting for God, One Foot in the Grave, and Benidorm.
As a television actress, Duvitski has accumulated a significant number of credits, with 97 known credits to her name. Her work in television has been well-received, with a Content Score of 100 on TMDB. While specific details about her roles and performances are not available, her extensive body of work suggests a long and accomplished career in the entertainment industry.
Duvitski's early start in the play Abigail's Party marked the beginning of a successful career in acting. Her subsequent appearances in television series have cemented her status as a respected and accomplished actress. While the specifics of her work are not well-documented, her numerous credits and high Content Score suggest a dedicated and talented performer.
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- Cartoon Cartoons (2026) as Jean (voice)
- Jay Kelly (2025) as Sharon
- The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024) as Old Pennicruik (voice)
- Nikhil & Jay (2024) as Nana
- The Couple Next Door (2023) as Gloria
- Tom Jones (2023) as Mrs. Wilkins
- Murder, They Hope (2021) as Betty
- Agatha Raisin: Kissing Christmas Goodbye (2021) as Doris Crampton
- Little Joe (2019) as Lady
- Benidorm: 10 Years on Holiday (2018) as Herself
- Hospital People (2017) as Mrs. Leydon
- Agatha Raisin (2016) as Doris Crampton
- Houdini & Doyle (2016) as Martha
- Doctor Thorne (2016) as Lady Scatcherd
- Alan Clarke: Out of His Own Light (2016) as Self
- British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves (2016) as Pippa (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Boy Meets Girl (2015) as Peggy
- Still Open All Hours (2014) as Elsie Bridges
- Keep It in the Family (2014) as Self - Guest
- Plebs (2013) as Soothsayer
- Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (2013) as Self - Contestant
- Crackanory (2013) as Various
- Old Jack's Boat (2013) as Emily Scuttlebutt
- A Young Doctor's Notebook (2012) as Belladonna Zbinka
- The Big Quiz (2011) as Self - Panellist
- This Is Jinsy (2010) as Mrs. Goadion
- Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire (2009)
- Little Dorrit (2008) as Mrs. Meagles
- Benidorm (2007) as Jacqueline Stewart
- Benidorm (2007) as Jacqueline
- Angel (2007) as Aunt Lottie
- All About 'Abigail's Party' (2007) as Self
- All Star Family Fortunes (2006) as Self - Contestant
- The Children's Party at the Palace (2006) as Maid
- The New World (2005) as Mary
- The Worst Week of My Life (2004) as Eve
- Foyle's War (2002) as Eve Redmond
- About a Boy (2002) as Caroline / SPAT
- George Eliot: A Scandalous Life (2002) as Gossip
- I Don't Believe It!: The One Foot in the Grave Story (2000) as Self
- Vanity Fair (1998) as Mrs Bute Crawley
- Swept from the Sea (1998)
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Dierdre Tibbs
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Hattie Bainbridge
- London Suite (1996) as Emma - Nanny
- Megamaths (1996) as Queen of Hearts
- One Foot in the Grave: Starbound (1996) as Pippa
- One Foot in the Grave: The Wisdom Of The Witch (1995) as Pippa
- The Madness of King George (1994) as Margaret Nicholson
- Giorgino (1994) as Josette
- One Foot in the Grave: The Man Who Blew Away (1994) as Pippa
- Director: Alan Clarke (1991)
- One Foot in the Grave: The Man In The Long Black Coat (1991) as Pippa
- Came Out, It Rained, Went Back In Again (1991) as Speaking Woman
- Waiting for God (1990) as Jane Edwards
- One Foot in the Grave (1990) as Pippa
- Who Shot Alan B'Stard? (1990) as Interpreter
- One Foot in the Grave: Who's Listening (1990) as Pippa
- A Bit of Fry & Laurie (1989)
- Drowning by Numbers (1988) as Marina Bellamy
- Number 27 (1988) as Traffic Monitor
- East of Ipswich (1987) as Betty
- Casualty (1986) as Joyce
- Brush Strokes (1986) as Natasha
- Screen Two (1985) as Betty
- The Bride (1985) as Serving Girl
- The Bank Manager's Wife (1983) as Maureen
- The Missionary (1982) as Millicent
- Mike Leigh: Making Plays (1982) as Self (archive footage)
- Sons and Lovers (1981) as Beatrice
- Cowboys (1980) as Muriel
- The Black Stuff (1980) as Student
- Breaking Glass (1980) as Jackie
- Grown-Ups (1980) as Sharon
- Minder (1979) as Carol
- Dracula (1979) as Annie
- Murder at the Wedding (1979) as Gail
- The Other Side (1979) as Gina
- Blue Remembered Hills (1979) as Audrey
- Afternoon Off (1979) as Doreen
- The Knowledge (1979) as Receptionist
- The First Great Train Robbery (1978) as Maggie
- Pickersgill People (1978) as Tracey-Dawn Tattersall
- Scully's New Year's Eve (1978) as Vera
- Me! I'm Afraid of Virginia Woolf (1978) as Maureen
- Alphabetical Order (1978)
- One of These Nights I'm Gonna Get an Early Day (1978) as Vi
- Citizen Smith (1977) as Phillipa
- Premiere (1977) as Di
- The Sunday Drama (1977) as Leslie
- Jabberwocky (1977) as Fanatic
- Abigail's Party (1977) as Angela
- The Georgian House (1976) as Ariadne
- A Collier's Friday Night (1976) as Gertie
- Diane (1975) as Diane
- Playhouse (1974) as Diane Weaver
- Playhouse (1974) as Sharon
- Happy Ever After (1974) as Cynthia
- Man About the House (1973) as Sheila
- Play for Today (1970) as Vera
- Play for Today (1970) as Audrey