Wendy Craig
Biography
Wendy Craig is a BAFTA Award winning English actress born on 20 June 1934. She is known for her appearances in the sitcoms Butterflies, ...And Mother Makes Three and ...And Mother Makes Five. Craig currently plays the recurring role of Matron in the TV series The Royal. She has been recognized for her work with a BAFTA Award and has been appointed a CBE.
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Full Filmography
56 titles- Remembers… (2022) as Self
- The Worst Witch (2017) as Miss Bat
- Run For Your Wife (2012) as Nanny
- Death in Paradise (2011) as Mary Goodman
- Drama Trails (2010)
- Reggie Perrin (2009) as Marion
- The Alan Titchmarsh Show (2007) as Self
- Waterloo Road (2006) as Marjorie Windsor
- Joe and Petunia: Coastguard (2006) as Petunia
- The Royal (2003) as Matron
- The Forsyte Saga (2002) as Aunt Juley
- The Forsyte Saga (2002) as Aunt Juley Forsyte
- The Real Jane Austen (2002) as Aunt Lefroy
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Victoria Bartlett
- Brighton Belles (1993) as Annie
- Pebble Mill (1991) as Self
- Laura And Disorder (1989) as Laura Kingsley
- The Animals Roadshow (1987)
- Casualty (1986) as Verity Lang
- The Funny Side of Christmas (1982) as Ria Parkinson
- Nanny (1981)
- Nanny (1981) Creator
- Blankety Blank (1979) as Self
- Butterflies (1978) as Ria Parkinson
- Jubilee 1977 (1977) as Mrs Mitchell
- Joseph Andrews (1977) as Mrs. Tow-Wouse
- Cinderella CND (1977) as Mrs. Mitchell
- ...And Mother Makes Five (1974)
- Emmerdale (1972) as Maisie
- And Mother Makes Three (1971)
- Joe and Petunia: Country Code (1971) as Petunia (voice)
- Joe and Petunia: Water Safety (Flags) (1970) as Petunia (voice)
- Joe and Petunia: Coastguard (1968) as Petunia (voice)
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Brenda Patterson
- Shelter (1967) as Woman
- Half Hour Story (1967) as The woman
- Not in Front of the Children (1967) as Jennifer Corner
- I'll Never Forget What's'isname (1967) as Louise Quint
- Just Like a Woman (1967) as Scilla Alexander
- Satisfaction Guaranteed (1966) as Claire Belmont
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Claire Belmont
- The Nanny (1965) as Virginia 'Virgie' Fane
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Susan Peel
- Thursday Theatre (1964) as Kate Croy
- The Servant (1963) as Susan Stewart
- Into the Dark (1963) as Valerie Dodds
- The Mind Benders (1963) as Annabella
- Heart to Heart (1962) as Jessie Weston
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Jane Irwin
- Candida (1961) as Candida
- Danger Man (1960) as Jean
- Room at the Top (1958) as Joan (uncredited)
- The Secret Place (1957) as Receptionist (uncredited)
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Valerie Dodds
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Bubbles Thompson
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Marjorie Padfield
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Wendy Craig best known for?
Wendy Craig is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Remembers… (2022), The Worst Witch (2017), Death in Paradise (2011), Ghost in the Shell 2.0 (2008).
When and where was Wendy Craig born?
Wendy Craig was born on June 20, 1934 in County Durham, England, UK.
How many credits does Wendy Craig have?
Wendy Craig has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2022.
What is Wendy Craig's background in cinema and television?
Wendy Craig is a BAFTA Award winning English actress born on 20 June 1934. She is known for her appearances in the sitcoms Butterflies, ...And Mother Makes Three and ...And Mother Makes Five. Craig currently plays the recurring role of Matron in the TV series The Royal. She has been recognized for her work with a BAFTA...
Wendy Craig by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Forsyte Saga (2002) as Aunt Juley — aged about 68
- The Forsyte Saga (2002) as Aunt Juley Forsyte — aged about 68
- The Servant (1963) as Susan Stewart — aged about 29
- Death in Paradise (2011) as Mary Goodman — aged about 77
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Victoria Bartlett — aged about 63
- The Worst Witch (2017) as Miss Bat — aged about 83
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