Judy Cornwell
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Judy Valerie Cornwell (born 22 February 1940) is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Daisy in the British sitcom Keeping Up Appearances (1990–1995). She also played Anya Claus in Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). In her later years she became known for playing Miss Marple in many stage productions, including A Murder is Announced between 2015 and 2016.
Infobox
Born
Judy Valerie Cornwell (1940-02-22) 22 February 1940 (age 85)Hammersmith, London, England
Occupation
Actress
Years active
1959–present
Notable work
Keeping Up Appearances
Spouse
mw- John Kelsall 1960)
Children
1
Tables
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1969
Role(s)
Filigree Fondle
Role(s)
Stella
1970
Role(s)
Liz Brown
Role(s)
Rosie
Role(s)
Breeda
Role(s)
Nelly Dean
1999
Mad Cows
Role(s)
Maddy's Mother
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1959 | Friends and Neighbours | 4th Girl | |
| 1965 | Dr. Terror's House of Horrors | Nurse | (segment Disembodied Hand), uncredited |
| 1967 | Two for the Road | Pat | |
| Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon | Lady Electra | ||
| 1968 | The Wild Racers | Pippy | |
| 1969 | Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? | Filigree Fondle | |
| Cry Wolf | Stella | ||
| 1970 | Every Home Should Have One | Liz Brown | |
| Country Dance | Rosie | ||
| Paddy | Breeda | ||
| Wuthering Heights | Nelly Dean | ||
| 1971 | Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? | Clarine | |
| 1985 | Santa Claus: The Movie | Anya Claus | |
| 1987 | Cry Freedom | Receptionist | |
| 1995 | Persuasion | Mrs Musgrove | |
| 1999 | Mad Cows | Maddy's Mother |
Television roles · Filmography › Television
1972
1974–1976
Role(s)
Moody and Pegg
Notes
Daphne Pegg
1977
1980–1981
Role(s)
The Good Companions
Notes
Elizabeth Trant
1983
1984
The Devil's Lieutenant
Role(s)
Rose von Siebert
Notes
TV film
1985
There Comes a Time
Role(s)
Vanessa James
Notes
7 episodes
1987
Dorothy L. Sayers Mysteries
Role(s)
Miss Booth
Notes
Episode: Strong Poison
1990–1995
Role(s)
Keeping Up Appearances
Notes
Daisy
1992
Nice Town
Role(s)
Aunt Peggy
Notes
3 episodes
1998
2000
2007–2008
Role(s)
EastEnders
Notes
Queenie Trott
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1964 | The Sullavan Brothers | Helen | 1 episode |
| 1965 | The Worker | Mary | 1 episode |
| 1972 | Man of Straw | Guste Daimchen | 4 episodes |
| 1974–1976 | Moody and Pegg | Daphne Pegg | 12 episodes |
| 1976 | Cakes and Ale | Rosie | 3 episodes |
| 1977 | Supernatural | Margaret Graham | Episode: Viktoria |
| 1980–1981 | The Good Companions | Elizabeth Trant | 9 episodes |
| 1982 | Look and Read | Mrs Watson | Episode: Fairground |
| 1983 | Jane Eyre | Mrs Reed | 2 episodes |
| Rumpole of the Bailey | Miss Tuttle | Season 4 Episode 3 | |
| Good Behaviour | Mrs Brock | 1 episode | |
| 1984 | The Devil's Lieutenant | Rose von Siebert | TV film |
| 1985 | There Comes a Time | Vanessa James | 7 episodes |
| 1987 | Doctor Who | Maddy | 3 episodes: Paradise Towers |
| Dorothy L. Sayers Mysteries | Miss Booth | Episode: Strong Poison | |
| Bergerac | Belle Young | Episode: The Memory Man | |
| 1990–1995 | Keeping Up Appearances | Daisy | Main role; 44 episodes |
| 1992 | Nice Town | Aunt Peggy | 3 episodes |
| The Mirror Crack'd | Heather Badcock | TV film | |
| 1994 | Under the Hammer | 'Batty' | 1 episode |
| 1996 | Famous Five | Mrs Baker | Episode: Five on a Hike Together |
| 1997 | The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket | Daisy | TV film |
| 1998 | Midsomer Murders | May Cuttle | Episode: Death in Disguise |
| 1998 | The Life and Crimes of William Palmer | Mrs Palmer | 2 episodes |
| 1999 | Heartbeat | Isabelle Sheba Christie | Episode: Shotgun Wedding |
| 2000 | David Copperfield | Peggotty | TV film |
| 2007–2008 | EastEnders | Queenie Trott | 8 episodes |
| 2008 | Keeping Up Appearances: Life Lessons from Onslow | Daisy | (archive footage only) |
| 2014 | Birds of a Feather | Annie | Episode: You Can't Always Get What You Want |
| 2020 | Pointless | Herself | Contestant |
| 2023 | Keeping Up Appearances - 30 Years Of Laughs | Herself/Daisy | Documentary |
References
- "Keeping Up Appearances star reveals she will retire from touring after Miss Marple". The Argus (22 April 2016). Retrievhttps://www.theargus.co.uk/leisure/stage/14445508.keeping-up-appearances-star-reveals-she-will-retire-from-touring-after-miss-marple/
- Brooklyn Stereographyhttps://brooklynstereography.com/2020/12/18/the-irving-theatre-vistascreens-rarest-set-shows-londons-first-strip-joint/
- ArthurLloyd.co.ukhttp://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/StMartinsTheatre.htm
- Priory Antiqueshttps://web.archive.org/web/20221010011603/https://www.priory-antiques.co.uk/product-category/entertainment-and-the-arts/theatre-programmes/the-windmill-theatre-irving-theatre-club-and-london-nightlife/page/5/
- Pamela Greenhttps://pamela-green.com/the-irving-theatre-club-revues-revues-with-vues/
- The Birmingham Posthttps://www.thefreelibrary.com/Judy's+latest+touch+of+fate%3B+Historic+events+run+hand+in+hand+with...-a079505649
- Sussex Lifehttp://www.sussexlife.co.uk/out-about/places/actress_judy_cornwell_and_husband_john_parry_celebrate_their_golden_wedding_1_1642360