Zena Walker
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 7, 1934 in Birmingham, England, UK
- Died
- August 24, 2003 (aged 69)
- Active Years
- 1955–2003 (49 Years)
- Total Credits
- 74 credits in database
Biography
Zena Cecilia Walker was an English actress who worked in film, theatre, and television. Born on March 7, 1934, in Birmingham, England, she maintained a career that included 67 known acting credits. Her filmography features titles such as The Dresser, Danger Tomorrow, Cromwell, The Reckoning, The Likely Lads, Sammy Going South, Snowball, and The Traitors. Regarding her personal life, she was married to Urquhart, actor Julian Holloway, and theatrical agent John French. She died at the age of 69. While some sources record her date of death as August 24, 2003, other records state she died on August 23, 2003, in Brockenhurst, Hampshire. She remains recognized for her contributions as a professional performer across multiple mediums.
Career overview
Zena Cecilia Walker was an English actress who worked in film, theatre, and television. Born in Birmingham, England, on March 7, 1934, she established a career that included 67 known acting credits. Her filmography features a variety of projects, including appearances in The Dresser, Danger Tomorrow, Cromwell, The Reckoning, The Likely Lads, Sammy Going South, Snowball, and The Traitors.
Throughout her life, she was married to Urquhart, actor Julian Holloway, and theatrical agent John French. She died at the age of 69. Sources provide conflicting information regarding the specific date and location of her death, citing either August 23, 2003, in Brockenhurst, Hampshire, or August 24, 2003.
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Full Filmography
74 titles- Rosemary & Thyme (2003) as Doris Deeping
- Peak Practice (1993) as Mary Melchett
- Heartbeat (1992) as Ellen Birley
- Bingo: Scenes of Money and Death (1990) as Joan
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Vanda Chevenix
- In Sickness and in Health (1985) as Council Lady
- Number 10 (1983) as Queen Victoria
- The Dresser (1983) as Her Ladyship
- Dead Ernest (1982)
- Random Moments in a May Garden (1981) as Sophie
- C₂H₅OH (1980) as Mary Purser
- 'That Crazy Woman' (1980) as Dr. Barbara Moore
- The Beast (1979) as Millie Hopkins
- When the Actors Come (1978) as Eva
- Sorry... (1978) as Vera - 'Private View'
- A Dog's Ransom (1978) as Gina Reynolds
- BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) as Eva
- The Sunday Drama (1977) as Brenda Barnes
- The Likely Lads (1976) as Laura
- Jumbo (1976) as Sally
- Abide with Me (1976) as Iris Allen
- A Collier's Friday Night (1976) as Mrs Lambert
- Playhouse (1974) as Sally
- Playhouse (1974) as Sophie
- Thriller (1973) as Betty Drew
- Centre Play (1973) as Woman
- The Four Beauties (1973) as Mrs. Davenport
- Baby Blues (1973) as Lavinia
- Country Matters (1972) as Mrs Davenport
- Full House (1972)
- Six Faces (1972) as Mary Drew
- A Splinter of Ice (1972) as Bridget
- Great Performances (1971) as Iris
- Play for Today (1970) as Lavinia
- Play for Today (1970) as Mary Purser
- Play for Today (1970) as Dr. Barbara Moore
- Cromwell (1970) as Mrs. Cromwell
- The Reckoning (1970) as Hilda Greening
- Albert and Victoria (1970)
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Peg
- Happy Ever After (1969) as Barbara Woodcock
- The Last Shot You Hear (1969) as Eileen Forbes
- Journey to the Unknown (1968) as Carrie Clark
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Allison
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Maggie Ware
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Bridget
- ITV Playhouse (1967)
- The Prisoner (1967) as Janet Portland
- Callan (1967)
- Shotgun (1966) as Harriet
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Barbara Jackson
- Change Partners (1965) as Anna Arkwright
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Susan
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Lydia
- Daylight Robbery (1964) as Trudy's mum
- The Man with Two Faces (1964) as Janet Carswell
- Sammy Going South (1963) as Aunt Jane
- Girl in the Headlines (1963) as Mildred Birkett
- The Marked One (1963) as Kay Mason
- The Chocolate Tree (1963) as Rachel Strang
- The Traitors (1962) as Annette Lane
- Emergency (1962) as Joan Bell
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Belinda
- The Hellions (1961) as Julie Hargis
- Sunday-Night Play (1960)
- Snowball (1960) as Mary Donovan
- Danger Tomorrow (1960) as Ginny
- Our Mutual Friend (1958) as Bella Wilfer
- Our Mutual Friend (1958) as Bella Rokesmith (née Wilfer)
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
- The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956) as Lady Angela
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Rachel Strang
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Isabella
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Ann de Brissac
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What movies or TV shows is Zena Walker best known for?
Zena Walker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including National Treasure (2004), Peak Practice (1993), Heartbeat (1992), The Fog (1980).
When and where was Zena Walker born?
Zena Walker was born on March 7, 1934 in Birmingham, England, UK. They passed away on August 24, 2003.
How many credits does Zena Walker have?
Zena Walker has 74 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1955 and 2003.
What is Zena Walker's background in cinema and television?
Zena Cecilia Walker was an English actress who worked in film, theatre, and television. Born on March 7, 1934, in Birmingham, England, she maintained a career that included 67 known acting credits. Her filmography features titles such as The Dresser, Danger Tomorrow, Cromwell, The Reckoning, The Likely Lads, Sammy Goin...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Vanda Chevenix — aged about 55
- In Sickness and in Health (1985) as Council Lady — aged about 51
- The Prisoner (1967) as Janet Portland — aged about 33
- Rosemary & Thyme (2003) as Doris Deeping — aged about 69
- Heartbeat (1992) as Ellen Birley — aged about 58
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Lydia — aged about 30
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