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Rosalind Knight (1933–2020)


Born in Marylebone, London, versatile character actress Rosalind Marie Knight was born to theatrical parentage. Her father was the accomplished thespian Esmond Knight. Her mother, the comedienne Frances Clare, often featured in Ivor Novello operettas. Rosalind's interest in theatre was first kindled at the age of six when she and her mother ... See full bio »

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(age 87)

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Known For

Poika Lindsey's Mum
(2002)
Tom Jones - hulivilihurmuri Mrs. Fitzpatrick
(1963)
(2015)
Carry on Teacher Felicity Wheeler
(1959)

Filmography

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 2012-2020 Friday Night Dinner (TV Series)
Cynthia Goodman
- Dad's Birthday (2020) ... Cynthia Goodman
- The Surprise (2018) ... Cynthia Goodman
- The Funeral (2016) ... Cynthia Goodman
- Christmas (2012) ... Cynthia Goodman
 2016 The Crown (TV Series)
Princess Andrew of Greece and Denmark
- Smoke and Mirrors (2016) ... Princess Andrew of Greece and Denmark
- Wolferton Splash (2016) ... Princess Andrew of Greece and Denmark
 2008-2015 Holby Cityn sairaala (TV Series)
Dora Greenwood / Joan Dempsey
- The Sticky Mess of Being (2015) ... Dora Greenwood
- This Be the Verse (2008) ... Joan Dempsey
 2015 The Lady in the Van
Old Nun
 2013 The Funeral (Short)
Mari Cowan
 2012 Hunderby (TV Series)
Mother Mathilde
- Episode #1.8 (2012) ... Mother Mathilde
- Episode #1.3 (2012) ... Mother Mathilde
- Episode #1.2 (2012) ... Mother Mathilde
- Episode #1.1 (2012) ... Mother Mathilde
 2012 Uusi Sherlock (TV Series)
Grace
- The Hounds of Baskerville (2012) ... Grace
 2011 Demons Never Die
Freida
 2003-2011 Midsomerin murhat (TV Series)
Mother Jerome / Eleanor Macpherson
- A Sacred Trust (2011) ... Mother Jerome
- Birds of Prey (2003) ... Eleanor Macpherson
 2010 Freds Meat (Short)
Grannies (voice)
 2009/I Sunshine (Short)
Angela
 2009 The Alchemistic Suitcase (Short)
Lady
 2005-2009 Tohtorit (TV Series)
Cybil Lambert / Mary Longworth
- Red Letter Day: Part One (2009) ... Cybil Lambert
- Musical Bumps (2009) ... Cybil Lambert
- Old Habits (2005) ... Mary Longworth
 2006 Rosamunde Pilcher: Simpukan kerääjät (TV Mini Series)
Mrs. Croftway
- Episode #1.1 (2006) ... Mrs. Croftway
 2006 Marple (TV Series)
Partridge
- Neiti Marple: Syyttävä sormi (2006) ... Partridge
 2004 Shane (TV Series)
Gran
- Episode #1.4 (2004) ... Gran
 2004/II The Pool (Short)
Rose
 2003 Cheeky
Pam
 2002 Sairaalaelämää (TV Series)
Kate Duffin
- Judgement Day (2002) ... Kate Duffin
- Protection (2002) ... Kate Duffin (uncredited)
 2002 Poika
Lindsey's Mum
 1999-2001 Gimme Gimme Gimme (TV Series)
Beryl
- Decoy (2001) ... Beryl
- Secrets and Flies (2001) ... Beryl
- Down and Out (2001) ... Beryl
- Glad to Be Gay? (2000) ... Beryl
- Dirty Thirty (2000) ... Beryl
 2001 Jaakko & pavunvarsi (TV Mini Series)
Hag Woman
- Episode #1.2 (2001) ... Hag Woman
- Episode #1.1 (2001) ... Hag Woman
 2000 Sydämen asialla (TV Series)
Edith Benton
- Dog Collar (2000) ... Edith Benton
 2000 Fish (TV Series)
Chairwoman
- Ever Diminishing Circles (2000) ... Chairwoman
 1999 Yorkshiren etsivät (TV Series)
Brigid Stewart
- The British Grenadier (1999) ... Brigid Stewart
 1998 Il mio West
Signora Willow
 1998 Berkeley Square (TV Mini Series)
Great-Aunt Effie
- I, Said the Sparrow (1998) ... Great-Aunt Effie
- Wednesday's Child (1998) ... Great-Aunt Effie
- Who Killed Cock Robin? (1998) ... Great-Aunt Effie
- Gone a'Hunting (1998) ... Great-Aunt Effie
- When the Bough Breaks (1998) ... Great-Aunt Effie
 1998 Tessin tarina (TV Movie)
Mrs. D'Urberville
 1997 A Royal Scandal (TV Movie)
Lady Charlotte
 1997 Ivanhoe (TV Mini Series)
Edith
- Part Six (1997) ... Edith
 1996 My Good Friend (TV Series)
Nora
- Episode #2.3 (1996) ... Nora
 1995 The Upper Hand (TV Series)
Evelyn Hale
- The Wedding (1995) ... Evelyn Hale
 1994 Solitaire for 2
Receptionist
 1994 Kummat heput (TV Series)
Lady Fotherington Carstairs
- Episode #1.3 (1994) ... Lady Fotherington Carstairs
 1994 Pleasure (TV Movie)
Madame Desneuves
 1994 May to December (TV Series)
Georgina Sinclair
- Take Good Care of My Baby (1994) ... Georgina Sinclair
 1993 KYTV (TV Series)
Joan Patterson
- Get Away with You (1993) ... Joan Patterson
 1993 Screen One (TV Series)
Mrs. Maynard
- Royal Celebration (1993) ... Mrs. Maynard
 1992 The Blackheath Poisonings (TV Mini Series)
Lady Reading Poetry
- Episode #1.2 (1992) ... Lady Reading Poetry
- Episode #1.1 (1992) ... Lady Reading Poetry
 1990-1992 Kyllä Jeeves hoitaa (TV Series)
Dame Daphne / Hotel proprietress
- Will Anatole Return to Brinkley Court? (or, the Matchmaker) (1990) ... Hotel proprietress (uncredited)
 1992 Swords at Teatime (Short)
Mrs. Golding
 1992 Hercule Poirot (TV Series)
Georgina Morley
- One, Two, Buckle My Shoe (1992) ... Georgina Morley
 1991 Pimeän pelko
Edith
 1991 Very Big Very Soon (TV Series)
Miss Birchall
- Ladies Night (1991) ... Miss Birchall
 1991 Eye Contact (TV Movie)
Teacher
 1991 A Perfect Hero (TV Mini Series)
Sister Grice
- Episode #1.2 (1991) ... Sister Grice
- Episode #1.1 (1991) ... Sister Grice
 1990 A Sense of Guilt (TV Series)
Natasha Blor
- Episode #1.6 (1990) ... Natasha Blor
- Episode #1.1 (1990) ... Natasha Blor
 1990 Watching (TV Series)
Mrs. Lloyd Roberts
- Petting (1990) ... Mrs. Lloyd Roberts
 1989 Only Fools and Horses.... (TV Series)
Mrs. Creswell
- The Jolly Boys' Outing (1989) ... Mrs. Creswell
 1989 Mornin' Sarge (TV Series)
Ivy
- Family Planning (1989) ... Ivy
 1989 Till We Meet Again (TV Mini Series)
Marquise de St. Fraycourt
- Episode #1.2 (1989) ... Marquise de St. Fraycourt
- Episode #1.1 (1989) ... Marquise de St. Fraycourt
 1987 Sunday Premiere (TV Series)
Mrs. Hargreaves
- Claws (1987) ... Mrs. Hargreaves
 1987 Bulman (TV Series)
Cathy Mansfield
- Chicken of the Baskervilles (1987) ... Cathy Mansfield
 1987 Prick Up Your Ears
RADA Judge
 1986 The Return of the Antelope (TV Series)
Lady Salvationist
- The Lost Park (1986) ... Lady Salvationist
 1986 The Good Doctor Bodkin-Adams (TV Movie)
Nurse Stronach
 1986 We'll Think of Something (TV Series)
Ros
 1985 Mapp & Lucia (TV Series)
La Contessa Amelia Faraglione
- The Italian Connection (1985) ... La Contessa Amelia Faraglione
 1984-1985 Up the Elephant and Round the Castle (TV Series)
Jim's Mum
- Come to the Aid of the Party (1985) ... Jim's Mum
 1984 I Thought You'd Gone (TV Series)
Ruby Pugh
- Episode #1.7 (1984) ... Ruby Pugh
- Episode #1.6 (1984) ... Ruby Pugh
- Episode #1.5 (1984) ... Ruby Pugh
- Episode #1.4 (1984) ... Ruby Pugh
- Episode #1.3 (1984) ... Ruby Pugh
 1984 Sherlock Holmesin seikkailut (TV Series)
Countess of Morcar
- The Blue Carbuncle (1984) ... Countess of Morcar
 1984 Diana (TV Mini Series)
Mrs. Eggins
- Part Six - October 1939 (1984) ... Mrs. Eggins
 1983 Enemies of the State (TV Movie)
Comrade assistant
 1982 The Disappearance of Harry (TV Movie)
Dr. Abbeydale
 1982 Kelly Monteith (TV Series)
- Episode #4.4 (1982)
 1982 Nancy Astor (TV Mini Series)
Margot Asquith
- A House in Buckinghamshire (1982) ... Margot Asquith
- The Passenger on the Ocean Liner (1982) ... Margot Asquith
 1981 Coronation Street (TV Series)
Mrs. Ramsden
- Episode #1.2101 (1981) ... Mrs. Ramsden
 1979-1981 BBC2 Playhouse (TV Series)
Matron / Mrs. Mattison
- The Kindness of Mrs. Radcliffe (1981) ... Matron
- Speed King (1979) ... Mrs. Mattison
 1980 The Wildcats of St. Trinian's
Miss Walsh
 1979 Tropic (TV Series)
Miss. Jankin
- Chapter Six: Stormy Saturday (1979) ... Miss. Jankin
- Chapter Five: Worse on Friday (1979) ... Miss. Jankin
- Chapter Four: Thwarted Thursday (1979) ... Miss. Jankin
- Chapter Three: Wonderful Wednesday (1979) ... Miss. Jankin
 1979 The Lady Vanishes
Evelyn Barnes
 1979 Crown Court (TV Series)
Felicity Price
- Cowboy: Part 3 (1979) ... Felicity Price
- Cowboy: Part 2 (1979) ... Felicity Price
- Cowboy: Part 1 (1979) ... Felicity Price
 1979 Jackanory Playhouse (TV Series)
Miss Hooting
- Armitage, Armitage, Fly Away Home (1979) ... Miss Hooting
 1976 Brensham People (TV Series)
Drawling woman
- William Hart, Wainwright (1976) ... Drawling woman
 1976 It Could Happen to You
Mrs. Ramlin
 1975 The Old Curiosity Shop
Mrs. George
 1975 Eskimo Nell
Lady Longhorn
 1974 The Little Mermaid (TV Movie)
Grandmother
 1974 Within These Walls (TV Series)
Pauline Johnson
- A Sense of Duty (1974) ... Pauline Johnson (uncredited)
- One Step Forward, Two Steps Back (1974) ... Pauline Johnson
- Prisoner by Marriage (1974) ... Pauline Johnson (uncredited)
 1974 The Pallisers (TV Mini Series)
Aspasia Fitzgibbon
- Part Nine (1974) ... Aspasia Fitzgibbon
 1973 Sporting Scenes (TV Series)
Perugia Gaukrodger
- England, Their England (1973) ... Perugia Gaukrodger
 1973 Play for Today (TV Series)
Sister Maidenhead
- Baby Blues (1973) ... Sister Maidenhead
 1972 Alexander the Greatest (TV Series)
Charity lady
- Charity Ends at Home (1972) ... Charity lady
 1970 Dixon of Dock Green (TV Series)
Dorothy Lang
- The Undercover Man (1970) ... Dorothy Lang
 1970 Tuplasti pieleen
Helene de Sisi
 1969 Thirty-Minute Theatre (TV Series)
Georgie
- Aggers and Torters: Back to Nature (1969) ... Georgie
 1969 Hieronymus - seksipirtelö
Critic Penelope
 1968 Diamonds for Breakfast
Museum Visitor with Pink Dress (uncredited)
 1967-1968 Not in Front of the Children (TV Series)
Biddy
- Baby Talk (1968) ... Biddy
- While the Brood's Away (1967) ... Biddy
 1968 The Wednesday Play (TV Series)
Barbara
- On the Eve of Publication (1968) ... Barbara
 1968 The Beverly Hillbillies (TV Series)
Vanessa
- War of the Roses (1968) ... Vanessa
 1968 Nicholas Nickleby (TV Mini Series)
Miss Snevellicci
- Account Rendered (1968) ... Miss Snevellicci
- The Gallants (1968) ... Miss Snevellicci
 1967 Comedy Playhouse (TV Series)
Biddy
- House in a Tree (1967) ... Biddy
 1966 The New Inferno (TV Movie documentary)
The Company
 1965 Buddenbrooks (TV Mini Series)
Pfiffi
- Silent Night (1965) ... Pfiffi
- Tom (1965) ... Pfiffi
- Lengthening Shadows (1965) ... Pfiffi
- Tony Again (1965) ... Pfiffi
- Children's Day (1965) ... Pfiffi
 1965 Fire Crackers (TV Series)
Doris
- Strictly for the Birds (1965) ... Doris
 1964 The Marriage Lines (TV Series)
Pauline
- Financial Consideration (1964) ... Pauline
 1964 Martin Chuzzlewit (TV Mini Series)
Charity
- Episode #1.13 (1964) ... Charity
- Episode #1.11 (1964) ... Charity
- Episode #1.9 (1964) ... Charity
- Episode #1.8 (1964) ... Charity
- Episode #1.7 (1964) ... Charity
 1963 Tom Jones - hulivilihurmuri
Mrs. Fitzpatrick
 1963 As You Like It (TV Movie)
Celia
 1961 Kuumaa elämää
Daphne
 1960 The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's
Myrtle the dressmaker (uncredited)
 1960 Lääkäri lemmen pauloissa
Doctor (uncredited)
 1959 Carry on Teacher
Felicity Wheeler
 1959 BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (TV Series)
Miss Pring
- When in Rome (1959) ... Miss Pring
 1959 Ilokaasua ja kauniita tyttöjä
Student Nurse Nightingale
 1959 The Wright People (TV Series)
- Episode #1.2 (1959)
 1958 Päin seiniä
Bit Role (uncredited)
 1958 Emergency-Ward 10 (TV Series)
Nurse Johns
- Episode #1.154 (1958) ... Nurse Johns
 1958 Television World Theatre (TV Series)
Betty
- The Clandestine Marriage (1958) ... Betty
 1957 Nicholas Nickleby (TV Series)
Miss Fanny Squeers
- Episode #1.6 (1957) ... Miss Fanny Squeers
- Episode #1.2 (1957) ... Miss Fanny Squeers
 1957 Murhapoltto?
Typist (uncredited)
 1955 Rikhard III
Lady-in-Waiting (uncredited)
 1950 Lumottu veri
Young Girl at Racecourse (uncredited)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

She acted in William Shakespeare's play, "As You Like It", in the Royal Shakespeare Company production in the Stratford Theatre Festival at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England with Vanessa Redgrave, Ian Bannen, Ian Richardson, Colin Blakely, Max Adrian, Peter McEnery and Gareth Morgan in the cast. ... See more »

Height:

5' 4" (1.63 m)

Spouse:

Michael Elliott  (his death)  (2 children)

Children:

Su Elliot

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Trivia:

Unable to attend her father (Esmond Knight)'s funeral in 1987 due to appearing on stage at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, playing Maria in Twelfth Night. The run ended the following day but there were no understudies for the production and she could not be released. See more »

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