Joan Benham

Joan Benham

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

Known For

The Grass Is GreenerThe Grass Is Greener
Murder AhoyMurder Ahoy
Perfect FridayPerfect Friday
Carry on EmmannuelleCarry on Emmannuelle

Personal Details

BornMay 17, 1918 Fulham, London, England, UK

Biography

Joan Benham, a talented and versatile actress, entered the world on May 17, 1918, in the charming borough of Fulham, London, England, United Kingdom. Her remarkable career spanned numerous film and television productions, with notable roles in "Child in the House" (1956),the classic whodunit "Murder Ahoy" (1964),and the esteemed period drama "Upstairs, Downstairs" (1971). In her personal life, Joan was married to Martin Case, with whom she shared a loving partnership. Sadly, her life came to a close on June 13, 1981, in the heart of Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom.

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
The Duchess of Duke Street
The Duchess of Duke Street
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1975
Upstairs, Downstairs
Upstairs, Downstairs as Lady Prudence Fairfax
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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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1970
Perfect Friday
Perfect Friday as Miss Welsh
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1969
Arthur? Arthur!
Arthur? Arthur! as Mrs. Payne
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The Limbo Line
The Limbo Line
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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
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1962
I Thank a Fool
I Thank a Fool as Restaurant Manager
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1960
The Grass Is Greener
The Grass Is Greener as Hairdresser's Receptionist (uncredited)
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1959
Desert Mice
Desert Mice as Una O'Toole
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The Bridal Path
The Bridal Path as Barmaid
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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
The Man Who Loved Redheads
The Man Who Loved Redheads as Chloe
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King's Rhapsody
King's Rhapsody as Countess Astrid
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1953
Innocents in Paris
Innocents in Paris as Receptionist
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1952
Saturday Island
Saturday Island as Nurse
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1949
Maytime in Mayfair
Maytime in Mayfair as Fashion Editor (uncredited)