Judy Parfitt

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Nationality: British
Birthdate: 11/07/1935
Birthplace: Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

biography

A polished British stage actress who has proven adept in films and television playing characters of aristocratic background, Judy Parfitt delivered one of her best film performances as the imperious employer of Kathy Bates in "Delores Claiborne" (1995). Born in Yorkshire and trained at RADA, the actress began her career on stage in repertory theater before eventually finding success in the West End. Parfitt was already close to 30 when she debuted in films in a small role in "Hide and Seek" (1964). She first caught international audiences' attention playing Gertrude to Nicol Williamson's Continued

Credits

Rachel Krauzenberg
2005
Brenda Raphael
2005
Dr Merrow
2005
(TV Show)
2004-2004
Lady Thursby
2004
Maria Thins
2003
Queen Marie
1998
Lady Mount-Temple
1998
Mrs Durham
1987
Mrs Brimley
Chauffeur
Jenny Bannerman
Deidre
Ambassador
Mrs Tennant
Vera Donovan
Elsa Gruber
Gertrude

milestones

Year
Milestone
1954 
Stage acting debut in "Fools Rush In"
1956 
London stage debut, "A Likely Tale"
1964 
Film debut, "Hide and Seek"
1967 
Had title role in the London production of "The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd"
1969 
Portrayed Gertrude to Nicol Williamson's "Hamlet"; recreated stage performance for film
Continued

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