Wendy Craig

Wendy Craig

90 · Born: Jun 20, 1934

Personal Details

BornJun 20, 1934 County Durham, England, UK

Biography

Wendy Craig CBE, a highly acclaimed and accomplished English actress, entered the world on June 20th, 1934, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey that would eventually earn her widespread recognition and admiration for her exceptional acting abilities.

Throughout her illustrious career, which has spanned multiple decades, Craig has had the privilege of appearing in a diverse range of sitcoms, each showcasing her remarkable talent and versatility as an actress. One of her most iconic roles was undoubtedly her portrayal of a central character in the beloved sitcom Butterflies, a performance that would go on to cement her status as a household name.

The success of Butterflies was followed by the creation of two sequels, And Mother Makes Three and And Mother Makes Five, both of which further solidified Craig's reputation as a talented and dedicated actress. Her impressive body of work has not only earned her critical acclaim but has also endeared her to audiences nationwide.

In recent years, Craig has continued to captivate audiences with her performances in various television shows, including her notable role as Matron in the popular series The Royal. This latest endeavor serves as a testament to her enduring talent and ability to adapt to new roles and challenges, ensuring that her impressive legacy continues to grow with each passing year.

Career

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2017
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2016
Death in Paradise
Death in Paradise as Mary Goodman
{"id":14499,"title":"Run for Your Wife","year":"2012","character":"Nanny","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/run-for-your-wife","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14499.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14499.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
{"id":103830841,"title":"Reggie Perrin","year":2009,"character":"Marion","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/reggie-perrin","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103830841.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103830841.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
{"id":103830997,"title":"The Royal","year":2003,"character":"Matron","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-royal","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103830997.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103830997.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
The Royal
The Royal as Matron
{"id":53551,"title":"The Real Jane Austen","year":"2002","character":"Aunt Lefroy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-real-jane-austen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_53551.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_53551.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
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{"id":2779,"title":"Midsomer Murders","year":2002,"character":"Victoria Bartlett","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/midsomer-murders","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5hgoreh22030.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5hgoreh22030.jpg"},"released":1}
Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders as Victoria Bartlett
{"id":103831233,"title":"Nanny","year":1981,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/nanny","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831233.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831233.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":8571,"title":"Butterflies","year":1978,"character":"Ria Parkinson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/butterflies","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8571.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8571.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Butterflies
Butterflies as Ria Parkinson
{"id":8566,"title":"Joseph Andrews","year":"1977","character":"Mrs. Tow-Wouse","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/joseph-andrews","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8566.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8566.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
Joseph Andrews
Joseph Andrews as Mrs. Tow-Wouse
{"id":8606,"title":"...And Mother Makes Five","year":1974,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/and-mother-makes-five","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8606.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8606.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
{"id":10293,"title":"And Mother Makes Three","year":1971,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/and-mother-makes-three","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10293.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10293.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
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1967
Just Like a Woman
Just Like a Woman as Scilla Alexander
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{"id":65534,"title":"The Nanny","year":"1965","character":"Virginia 'Virgie' Fane","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-nanny","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65534.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65534.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
The Nanny
The Nanny as Virginia 'Virgie' Fane
{"id":65844,"title":"The Mind Benders","year":"1963","character":"Annabella","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-mind-benders","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65844.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65844.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
The Mind Benders
The Mind Benders as Annabella
{"id":87800,"title":"The Servant","year":"1963","character":"Susan Stewart","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-servant","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2oqi6to9s9a0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2oqi6to9s9a0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Servant
The Servant as Susan Stewart
{"id":147137,"title":"The Largest Theatre in the World: Heart to Heart","year":"1962","character":"Jessie Weston","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-largest-theatre-in-the-world-heart-to-heart","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_147137.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_147137.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
{"id":10447,"title":"Danger Man","year":1960,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/danger-man","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10447.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10447.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
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1959
Room at the Top
Room at the Top as Joan (uncredited)
{"id":66733,"title":"The Secret Place","year":"1957","character":"Receptionist (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-secret-place","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66733.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66733.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
The Secret Place
The Secret Place as Receptionist (uncredited)
{"id":103831233,"title":"Nanny","year":"1981","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/nanny","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831233.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831233.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Nanny
Nanny as Creator