Joan Benham

Joan Benham

Deceased · Born: May 17, 1918 · Died: Jun 13, 1981

Personal Details

BornMay 17, 1918 Fulham, London, England, UK

Biography

Joan Benham, a multifaceted and gifted actress, made her grand entrance into the world on May 17, 1918, within the vibrant and bustling confines of Fulham, a charming neighborhood nestled in the very heart of London, England, a country steeped in rich history and cultural heritage, which is part of the United Kingdom, a nation renowned for its diverse landscapes, vibrant cities, and warm hospitality.

Throughout her illustrious career, Joan Benham left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, taking on a wide range of memorable roles that showcased her remarkable talent and versatility. Some of her most notable performances include her appearances in the 1964 mystery film "Murder Ahoy", a thrilling whodunit that kept audiences on the edge of their seats, the 1956 drama "Child in the House", a poignant and emotional portrayal of family dynamics, and the iconic British period drama "Upstairs, Downstairs", which premiered in 1971 and has since become a beloved classic, offering a captivating glimpse into the lives of those living in the upstairs and downstairs worlds of a grand English mansion during the early 20th century.

Joan's personal life was marked by a profound and lasting union with the distinguished Martin Case, with whom she shared a deep and abiding bond of affection. Unfortunately, her remarkable life journey came to a sudden and untimely conclusion on June 13, 1981, in the Westminster district of London, England, United Kingdom, a place that would forever be etched in the annals of history as the location of her passing.

Career

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1978
The Greek Tycoon
The Greek Tycoon as Lady Allison
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Carry on Emmannuelle
Carry on Emmannuelle as Cynical Lady
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1977
Fiona
Fiona as Norma Blackhurst
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1976
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1974
Melissa
Melissa as Paula Hepburn
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1971
Quest for Love
Quest for Love as Helpful Neighbour (uncredited)
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Upstairs, Downstairs
Upstairs, Downstairs as Lady Prudence Fairfax
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1970
Perfect Friday
Perfect Friday as Miss Welsh
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1969
Arthur? Arthur!
Arthur? Arthur! as Mrs. Payne
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{"id":65884,"title":"The Wild Affair","year":"1965","character":"Dress Saleslady","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-wild-affair","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65884.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65884.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
The Wild Affair
The Wild Affair as Dress Saleslady
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1964
Murder Ahoy
Murder Ahoy as Alice Fanbraid
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1963
Ladies Who Do
Ladies Who Do as Miss Pinsent
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The V.I.P.s
The V.I.P.s as Miss Potter
{"id":96206,"title":"I Thank a Fool","year":"1962","character":"Restaurant Manager","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-thank-a-fool","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96206.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96206.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
I Thank a Fool
I Thank a Fool as Restaurant Manager
{"id":12394,"title":"The Grass Is Greener","year":"1960","character":"Hairdresser's Receptionist (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-grass-is-greener","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/32a21q5hte80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/32a21q5hte80.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
The Grass Is Greener
The Grass Is Greener as Hairdresser's Receptionist (uncredited)
{"id":173846,"title":"Desert Mice","year":"1959","character":"Una O'Toole","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/desert-mice","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173846.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173846.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
Desert Mice
Desert Mice as Una O'Toole
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1958
A Night to Remember
A Night to Remember as Lottie (uncredited)
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The Whole Truth
The Whole Truth as Party Guest
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1956
Child in the House
Child in the House as Vera McNally
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It's Great to Be Young!
It's Great to Be Young! as Mr. Routledge's Companion (uncredited)
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Loser Takes All
Loser Takes All as Miss Bullen (uncredited)
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1955
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King's Rhapsody
King's Rhapsody as Countess Astrid
{"id":67809,"title":"Innocents in Paris","year":"1953","character":"Receptionist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/innocents-in-paris","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67809.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67809.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
Innocents in Paris
Innocents in Paris as Receptionist
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1952
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1949
Maytime in Mayfair
Maytime in Mayfair as Fashion Editor (uncredited)
{"id":72180,"title":"Trouble Brewing","year":"1939","character":"Woman in Racecourse Bar","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/trouble-brewing","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72180.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72180.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
Trouble Brewing
Trouble Brewing as Woman in Racecourse Bar