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Susan Penhaligon

Acting Born Jul 3, 1949 Manila, Philippines 64 credits
64
Total Credits
1961–2023
63 Years Career Span
28
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Susan Penhaligon is a British actress and writer born on July 3, 1949. She is known for her role in the drama series Bouquet of Barbed Wire and for playing Helen Barker in the sitcom A Fine Romance. Penhaligon has a career spanning multiple acting credits. Her work includes appearances in various television shows and series, including Public Eye, Doctor Who, and Upstairs, Downstairs.

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Career

Career overview

Susan Penhaligon is a British actress and writer known for her work in television. She gained recognition for her role in the drama series Bouquet of Barbed Wire, which premiered in 1976. Her performance in this series is notable among her acting credits.

In addition to her work in drama, Penhaligon has also appeared in the sitcom A Fine Romance, where she played the character Helen Barker. This role was part of her work in the series, which aired from 1981 to 1984. Her portrayal of Helen Barker is one of her notable performances in the sitcom.

Susan Penhaligon's acting career spans multiple television shows and series. While specific titles such as Public Eye, Doctor Who, and Upstairs, Downstairs are mentioned in various sources, the exact nature of her involvement in these productions is not specified. Nonetheless, her contributions to British television are evident through her work in Bouquet of Barbed Wire and A Fine Romance.

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Career timeline

Walker's Women
The Magical SonLong Way Back
Into the Night
In Search of Dracula
The Dead Room
Top Dog
Drama Trails
Not Quite Hollywood
Junk
Wycliffe
A Touch of Frost
Teenage Health Freak
Heart of the Country
Casualty
The Masks of Death
Heather Ann
Remington SteeleA Kind of Loving
BergeracA Fine Romance
The Taming of the ShrewRamp Ahead
Tales of the UnexpectedTales of the UnexpectedBlankety BlankFor Queen and CountryLeopard in the Snow
Return of the SaintPatrickFearless Frank
BBC2 Play of the WeekSoldier of OrangeCount DraculaCount DraculaThe Uncanny
Bouquet of Barbed WireHouse of Mortal Sin
Brassneck
Miracles Still HappenThe Land That Time ForgotThe ChangelingThe Last Chapter
No Sex Please - We're British
The RegimentCountry MattersUnder Milk WoodThe VisitorsDoctor Who: The Time Monster
Upstairs, DownstairsA Ghost Story for ChristmasPrivate RoadO Fat White Woman
Play for TodayThe Rivals
ITV Saturday Night Theatre

Full Filmography

64 titles
  • Walker's Women (2023) as Jenny (archive footage)
  • The Magical Son (2022) as Mam Wynn
  • Long Way Back (2022) as Angie
  • Into the Night (2021)
  • In Search of Dracula (2020) as Herself
  • The Dead Room (2018) as Joan
  • Top Dog (2014) as Sal
  • Drama Trails (2010)
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  • Not Quite Hollywood (2008) as Self
  • Junk (1999) as Mrs Brogan
  • Wycliffe (1994) as Mariah Penrose
  • A Touch of Frost (1992) as Pam Hartley
  • Teenage Health Freak (1991)
  • Heart of the Country (1987) as Natalie Harris
  • Casualty (1986) as Hattie Kent
  • The Masks of Death (1984) as Miss Derwent
  • Heather Ann (1983) as Heather Ann Lewis
  • Remington Steele (1982) as Margaret Cable
  • A Kind of Loving (1982)
  • Bergerac (1981) as Ruth Gardiner
  • A Fine Romance (1981) as Helen
  • The Taming of the Shrew (1980) as Bianca
  • Ramp Ahead (1980) as Suzy Wilkins
  • Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as WPC Mary Bryan
  • Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Mary Ashburn
  • Blankety Blank (1979) as Self
  • For Queen and Country (1979) as Susan
  • Leopard in the Snow (1979) as Helen James
  • Return of the Saint (1978) as Emma Bartlett
  • Patrick (1978) as Kathy Jacquard
  • Fearless Frank (1978)
  • BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) as Secretary / Schoolgirl / Actress / Jessie / Enid / Kate
  • Soldier of Orange (1977) as Susan
  • Count Dracula (1977) as Lucy Westenra
  • Count Dracula (1977) as Lucy Westenra
  • The Uncanny (1977) as Janet (segment "London 1912")
  • Nasty Habits (1977) as Sister Felicity
  • Bouquet of Barbed Wire (1976) as Prue Sorenson
  • House of Mortal Sin (1976) as Jenny Welch
  • Brassneck (1975)
  • Miracles Still Happen (1974) as Juliane Koepcke
  • The Land That Time Forgot (1974) as Lisa Clayton
  • The Changeling (1974) as Isabella
  • The Last Chapter (1974) as Penny
  • No Sex Please - We're British (1973) as Penny Hunter
  • The Regiment (1972)
  • Country Matters (1972) as Ianthe Forrest
  • Under Milk Wood (1972) as Mae Rose Cottage
  • The Visitors (1972) as Gisela
  • Doctor Who: The Time Monster (1972) as Lakis
  • Craven Arms (1972) as Ianthe Forrest
  • Upstairs, Downstairs (1971) as Mary Stokes
  • A Ghost Story for Christmas (1971) as Joan
  • Private Road (1971) as Ann Halpern
  • O Fat White Woman (1971) as Barbara
  • Play for Today (1970) as Lucy Bagley
  • The Rivals (1970) as Maid
  • ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Judy
  • BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Isabella
  • Public Eye (1965) as Tuesday Simpson
  • Doctor Who (1963)
  • Doctor Who (1963) as Lakis
  • The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
  • Long Way Back: B-Roads as Angie

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Susan Penhaligon best known for?

Susan Penhaligon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), A Touch of Frost (1992), Casualty (1986), Remington Steele (1982).

When and where was Susan Penhaligon born?

Susan Penhaligon was born on July 3, 1949 in Manila, Philippines.

How many credits does Susan Penhaligon have?

Susan Penhaligon has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2023.

What is Susan Penhaligon's background in cinema and television?

Susan Penhaligon is a British actress and writer born on July 3, 1949. She is known for her role in the drama series Bouquet of Barbed Wire and for playing Helen Barker in the sitcom A Fine Romance. Penhaligon has a career spanning multiple acting credits. Her work includes appearances in various television shows and s...

Susan Penhaligon by the numbers

64credits
34films
30TV series
1961–2023active years

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