Judy Parfitt

Judy Catherine Claire Parfitt (born 7 November 1935) is an English television, theatre and movie actress.[2] Her first movie appearance was a small part in Information Received (1961). That was followed by a supporting role in the BBC series David Copperfield (1966).

Judy Parfitt
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Parfitt in The Avengers (1968)
Born
Judy Catherine Claire Parfitt

(1935-11-07) 7 November 1935 (age 88)[1]
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Alma materRoyal Academy of Dramatic Art
OccupationActress
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Spouse(s)
Tony Steedman
(m. 1963; his death 2001)
Children1

Parfitt later played Queen Gertrude in the 1969 version of Hamlet. In 1995 she played Vera Donovan in the horror thriller movie Dolores Claiborne. In 2003 she played Maria Thins in the historical romance movie Girl with a Pearl Earring. She was nominated for a BAFTA Award for her part.

Parfitt was born in Sheffield, England.[3]

Awards and nominations

BAFTA Film Awards

BAFTA TV Awards
Other awards
  • 2009 - Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television - as Mrs Clennam in Little Dorrit - nominated
  • 2014 - Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television - as Sister Monica Joan in Call the Midwife - nominated

References

  1. Year of birth: 1935, findmypast.co.uk; accessed 28 June 2014.
  2. "Judy Parfitt". Net Worth Post. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
  3. "Judy Parfitt". Celeb Body Size.com. Archived from the original on April 8, 2019. Retrieved April 8, 2019.