Jenny Runacre
Biography
Jenny Runacre is a South African-born English actress. Born on August 18, 1946, in Cape Town, South Africa, she is known for her film appearances. Her known film credits include The Passenger, The Duellists, Jubilee, The Lady Vanishes, and The Witches. Runacre has also been involved in other film projects such as Pier Paolo Pasolini's The Canterbury Tales, John Huston's The Mackintosh Man, Robert Fuest's The Final Programme, and Michelangelo Antonioni's The Passenger. She has appeared in various films throughout her career, with a total of 43 known credits.
Career overview
Jenny Runacre is a South African-born English actress. Her acting career includes film appearances in notable works such as The Passenger, The Duellists, Jubilee, The Lady Vanishes, and The Witches.
Runacre has also been involved in other films, including Pier Paolo Pasolini's The Canterbury Tales, John Huston's The Mackintosh Man, Robert Fuest's The Final Programme, and Michelangelo Antonioni's The Passenger.
She has a known for credit count of 43, indicating a diverse and extensive filmography.
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Full Filmography
43 titles- KAOS (2024) as Otrera
- The Burning Baby (2020) as Mother
- The Image (2018) as Moon / Dance School Impresario / Banquet Guest
- Das Spiel der Hoffnung (2017) as Aunt
- Battle of Soho (2017) as Self
- Boogie Woogie (2010) as Mrs. Havermeyer
- The Edge of Love (2008)
- Jubilee: A Time Less Golden (2003) as Interviewee
- Restoration (1995) as Painted Lady
- The Witches (1990) as Elsie
- That Englishwoman: An Account of the Life of Emily Hobhouse (1990) as Lady Mary Hobhouse
- Lovejoy (1986) as Sandra
- Call Me Mister (1986)
- Shadey (1985) as Shop Assistant
- Only Children (1984) as Peach
- Taggart (1983)
- Brideshead Revisited (1981) as Brenda Champion
- Hussy (1980) as Vere
- The Alternative Miss World (1980) as Self
- The Lady Vanishes (1979) as Mrs. Todhunter
- Jubilee (1978) as Queen Elizabeth I / Bod
- The Duellists (1977) as Mme. de Lionne
- Romance (1977) as Nemesis
- Joseph Andrews (1977) as The Gypsy
- Three Dangerous Ladies (1977) as Jenny Santander
- Spectre (1977) as Sydna
- The New Avengers (1976) as Irene Brandon
- The Island (1976) as Mrs. Santander
- The Sweeney (1975) as Sharon
- The Passenger (1975) as Rachel Locke
- All Creatures Great and Small (1975) as Pamela
- Son of Dracula (1974) as Woman in Black
- Hassan Terro's Escape (1974)
- The MacKintosh Man (1973) as Gerda
- The Creeping Flesh (1973) as Marguerite Hildern
- The Final Programme (1973) as Miss Brunner
- The Big Screen (1973) as Self
- The Canterbury Tales (1972) as Alison
- Dyn Amo (1972) as 1st Girl
- The Making of 'Husbands' (1971) as Self
- Play for Today (1970) as Peach
- Husbands (1970) as Mary Tynan
- Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jenny Runacre best known for?
Jenny Runacre is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including KAOS (2024), The Edge of Love (2008), The Witches (1990), Lovejoy (1986).
When and where was Jenny Runacre born?
Jenny Runacre was born on August 18, 1943 in Cape Town, South Africa.
How many credits does Jenny Runacre have?
Jenny Runacre has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 2024.
What is Jenny Runacre's background in cinema and television?
Jenny Runacre is a South African-born English actress. Born on August 18, 1946, in Cape Town, South Africa, she is known for her film appearances. Her known film credits include The Passenger, The Duellists, Jubilee, The Lady Vanishes, and The Witches. Runacre has also been involved in other film projects such as Pier ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Sweeney (1975) as Sharon — aged about 31
- Brideshead Revisited (1981) as Brenda Champion — aged about 37
- Lovejoy (1986) as Sandra — aged about 42
- KAOS (2024) as Otrera — aged about 80
- The Duellists (1977) as Mme. de Lionne — aged about 33
- The Passenger (1975) as Rachel Locke — aged about 31
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