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Jan Holden (I) (1931–2005)

Actress

Jan Holden was a stage actress with a reputation for light comedy, who also appeared in several popular television series during the 1950s and 1960s. She was elegant and pretty, with pale blue eyes. She grew up in Cawnpore in India and was educated at a school in the hills near Simla. On the outbreak of the Second World War... See full bio »

Born:

Valerie Jeanne Wilkinson
in Southport, England, UK

Died:

(age 74) in London, England, UK
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1989 T-Bag and the Revenge of the T-Set (TV series)
The High T-Lady
– The Ceremony (1989) … The High T-Lady
– The Stone Circle (1989) … The High T-Lady
 
1985 Lace II (TV movie)
Woman at Party
 
1984 Bird of Prey 2 (TV series)
Mrs. Lucas
– Trapdoor and Spook (1984) … Mrs. Lucas
– Ducks in a Row (1984) … Mrs. Lucas
– A State-of-the-Art Way to Die (1984) … Mrs. Lucas
– Death and Taxes (1984) … Mrs. Lucas
 
1982 Goodbye, Mr. Kent (TV series)
Genevieve
– Episode #1.4 (1982) … Genevieve
 
1979-1981 Agony (TV series)
Diana
– Rings Off Their Fingers (1981) … Diana
– Lucas v Lucas (1981) … Diana
– Holy Wars (1981) … Diana
– Communications Breakdown (1981) … Diana
– Hospital Romances (1981) … Diana
See all 15 episodes »
 
1980 Rings on Their Fingers (TV series)
Mrs. Taylor
– Ladies Man (1980) … Mrs. Taylor
 
1980 Oh Happy Band (TV series)
Mrs. Draper
– Diplomatic Privilege (1980) … Mrs. Draper
– Home Cure (1980) … Mrs. Draper
– A Record to Be Proud of (1980) … Mrs. Draper
– Let Bygones Be Bygones (1980) … Mrs. Draper
 
1979 Dominique
Ballard's Secretary
 
1978 Are You Being Served? (TV series)
Lady Customer
– A Bliss Girl (1978) … Lady Customer
 
1975 My Honourable Mrs (TV series)
Marian Shanklin
– While the Cat's Away (1975) … Marian Shanklin
 
1973 Casanova '73 (TV series)
Carol Newhouse
– Episode #1.7 (1973) … Carol Newhouse
– Episode #1.6 (1973) … Carol Newhouse
– Episode #1.4 (1973) … Carol Newhouse
– Episode #1.3 (1973) … Carol Newhouse
– Episode #1.2 (1973) … Carol Newhouse
See all 6 episodes »
 
1973 Crown Court (TV series)
Dr. Mary Ryden
– The Black Poplar: Part 3 (1973) … Dr. Mary Ryden
 
1973 And Mother Makes Three (TV series)
Marian Browning
– The Honeymoon's Over (1973) … Marian Browning
 
1973 Ooh La La! (TV series)
Marthe
– A Pig in a Poke (1973) … Marthe
 
1971 The Misfit (TV series)
Paula Mathison
– On Superior Persons (1971) … Paula Mathison
 
1970 Father Dear Father (TV series)
Josephine Carter
– This Is Your Wife (1970) … Josephine Carter
 
1970 One Brief Summer
Elizabeth
 
1969 Harry Worth (TV series)
Miss Trimmins
– Just the Job (1969) … Miss Trimmins
 
1969 The Dustbinmen (TV series)
Mrs. Greengables
– Episode #1.6 (1969) … Mrs. Greengables
 
1969 Horror House
Peggy
 
1969 The Best House in London
Lady Dilke
 
1969 Comedy Playhouse (TV series)
Liz Love
– The Loves of Larch Hill (1969) … Liz Love
 
1969 Galton and Simpson Comedy (TV series)
Wife
– The Suit (1969) … Wife
 
1969 The Champions (TV series)
Miss. Davies
– Project Zero (1969) … Miss. Davies
 
1968 Journey to the Unknown (TV series)
Mrs. Wheeler
– Girl of My Dreams (1968) … Mrs. Wheeler
 
1968 The Sex Game (TV series)
– Darby Hates Joan (1968)
 
1968 City 68' (TV series)
Leo Atherton
– The System: The Fleapit (1968) … Leo Atherton
 
1968 Work Is a 4-Letter Word
Mrs. Price
 
1968 Thirty-Minute Theatre (TV series)
– No Trams to Ethiopia (1968)
 
1968 Public Eye (TV series)
Vera Burnside
– Honesty Is the Best Policy - But Who Can Afford the Premiums? (1968) … Vera Burnside
 
1967 The Baron (TV series)
Sara Knight
– The High Terrace (1967) … Sara Knight
 
1965-1967 The Saint (TV series)
Cynthia Quillin / Vera
– The Fast Women (1967) … Cynthia Quillin
– The Persistent Parasite (1965) … Vera
 
1963-1965 The Avengers (TV series)
Paula Madden / Ruth Boardman
– Dial a Deadly Number (1965) … Ruth Boardman
– The Undertakers (1963) … Paula Madden
 
1962-1965 No Hiding Place (TV series)
Barbara Standish / Margot Cochrane
– A Cry for Help (1965) … Margot Cochrane
– The Skeleton Wore Boots (1962) … Barbara Standish
 
1965 Undermind (TV series)
Ursula Smythe
– Intent to Destroy (1965) … Ursula Smythe
 
1964 Curtain of Fear (TV series)
Helen Tovey
– The Rassilov Code (1964) … Helen Tovey
 
1964 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
Jennfier Westlake
– A Case of Character (1964) … Jennfier Westlake
 
1961-1962 Harpers West One (TV series)
Harriet Carr
– Episode #2.14 (1962) … Harriet Carr
– Episode #2.13 (1962) … Harriet Carr
– Episode #2.9 (1962) … Harriet Carr
– Episode #2.7 (1962) … Harriet Carr
– Episode #2.6 (1962) … Harriet Carr
See all 18 episodes »
 
1962 The Primitives
Cheta
 
1962 Corrigan Blake (TV series)
Girl
– You Can't Win Them All (1962) … Girl
 
1955-1961 The Vise (TV series)
Amy Pickard / Angela / Helen / …
– Under Suspicion (1961) … Vickie
– The Penny Black (1959) … Rosie
– Full Moon (1959) … Second Maid
– Scream in the Night (1959) … Helen
– Collectors Item (1958) … Jean
See all 11 episodes »
 
1961 International Detective (TV series)
Helen Madison
– The Madison Case (1961) … Helen Madison
 
1961 ITV Television Playhouse (TV series)
– The Reception (1961)
 
1960 Escort for Hire
Elizabeth
 
1960 The Cheaters (TV series)
Vivien Charles
– Intent to Defraud (1960) … Vivien Charles
 
1960 The Odd Man (TV series)
Judy Gardiner
– Episode #1.8 (1960) … Judy Gardiner
– Episode #1.7 (1960) … Judy Gardiner
– Episode #1.6 (1960) … Judy Gardiner
– Episode #1.4 (1960) … Judy Gardiner
– Episode #1.3 (1960) … Judy Gardiner
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1960 Never Let Go
Mrs. Hurst
 
1959 The Stranglers of Bombay
Mary Lewis
 
1959 Interpol Calling (TV series)
Jane Grant
– The Chinese Mask (1959) … Jane Grant
 
1959 Top Floor Girl (uncredited)
 
1959 Emergency-Ward 10 (TV series)
Caroline Derby
– Episode #1.238 (1959) … Caroline Derby
– Episode #1.236 (1959) … Caroline Derby
– Episode #1.235 (1959) … Caroline Derby
 
1958 Links of Justice
Elsie
 
1958 Storm Over Jamaica
Air Hostess (uncredited)
 
1958 A Woman Possessed
Mary
 
1958 The Whole Truth
Party Guest
 
1958 The Camp on Blood Island
Nurse
 
1957 O.S.S. (TV series)
Carla
– Operation Love Bird (1957) … Carla
 
1957 High Flight
Jackie
 
1957 Quatermass II: Enemy from Space
Young Girl (uncredited)
 
1957 Man with a Dog (short)
Nurse
 
1956 Million Dollar Manhunt
Sally Jennings
 
1956 Fire Maidens of Outer Space
Fire Maiden
 
1956 The Count of Monte Cristo (TV series)
Marie
– The Devil's Emissary (1956) … Marie
 
1955 No Smoking
Receptionist
 
1955 The Hornet's Nest
Miss Wentworth
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1976) She acted in Ben Travers' play, "Banana Ridge", at the Savoy Theatre in London, England with Robert Morley CBE, George Cole OBE, Joan Sanderson and Vivienne Martin in the cast. Val May was the director. See more »

Alternate Names:

Jack Holden | Jeanne Wilkinson

Height:

5' 5" (1.65 m)
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Trivia:

Her stage name, Holden, was her mother's maiden name. See more »

Star Sign:

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