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Lynda La Plante

  • Writer
  • Actress
  • Producer
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Lynda La Plante in Partners in Crime (1983)
Lynda La Plante was born on 15 March 1943 in Liverpool, England, UK. She is a writer and actress, known for Prime Suspect (1991), Prime Suspect 3 (1993) and Widows (2018). She was previously married to Richard La Plante.
BornMarch 15, 1943
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BornMarch 15, 1943
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  • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 6 wins & 3 nominations total

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Lynda La Plante in Partners in Crime (1983)

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Helen Mirren and John Bowe in Prime Suspect (1991)
Prime Suspect
8.3
TV Mini Series
  • Writer
Helen Mirren and Tom Bell in Prime Suspect 3 (1993)
Prime Suspect 3
8.1
TV Mini Series
  • Writer
Robert Duvall, Liam Neeson, Viola Davis, Colin Farrell, Michelle Rodriguez, Daniel Kaluuya, Brian Tyree Henry, Elizabeth Debicki, and Cynthia Erivo in Widows (2018)
Widows
6.8
  • Writer
  • 2018
Trial & Retribution (1997)
Trial & Retribution
7.6
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer

  • Robert Duvall, Liam Neeson, Viola Davis, Colin Farrell, Michelle Rodriguez, Daniel Kaluuya, Brian Tyree Henry, Elizabeth Debicki, and Cynthia Erivo in Widows (2018)
    Widows
    • based on "Widows" by
    • 2018
  • Sam Reid, Blake Harrison, and Stefanie Martini in Prime Suspect 1973 (2017)
    Prime Suspect 1973
    • book by
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2017
  • Ciarán Hinds and Kelly Reilly in Above Suspicion (2009)
    Above Suspicion
    • writer
    • book
    • creator
    • TV Series
    • 2009–2012
  • Maria Bello in Prime Suspect (2011)
    Prime Suspect
    • ITV series "Prime Suspect" created by
    • ITV series 'Prime Suspect' created by
    • TV Series
    • 2011–2012
  • Trial & Retribution (1997)
    Trial & Retribution
    • creator
    • writer
    • written by ...
    • TV Series
    • 1997–2009
  • The Commander: Abduction (2008)
    The Commander: Abduction
    • Writer
    • TV Movie
    • 2008
  • The Commander: The Fraudster (2007)
    The Commander: The Fraudster
    • Writer
    • TV Movie
    • 2007
  • The Commander: The Devil You Know (2007)
    The Commander: The Devil You Know
    • Writer
    • TV Movie
    • 2007
  • The Commander: Blacklight (2006)
    The Commander: Blacklight
    • storyline deviser
    • written by
    • TV Movie
    • 2006
  • The Commander: Blackdog (2005)
    The Commander: Blackdog
    • deviser
    • written by (uncredited)
    • TV Movie
    • 2005
  • The Commander: Virus (2005)
    The Commander: Virus
    • deviser
    • written by (uncredited)
    • TV Movie
    • 2005
  • The Commander (2003)
    The Commander
    • Writer
    • TV Movie
    • 2003
  • Brooke Shields, Rosie Perez, Mercedes Ruehl, and N'Bushe Wright in Widows (2002)
    Widows
    • written by
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2002
  • Rob Lowe and Sam Neill in Framed (2002)
    Framed
    • Writer (1992 film "Framed")
    • TV Movie
    • 2002
  • The Warden (2001)
    The Warden
    • story "The Governor"
    • TV Movie
    • 2001

Actress

  • Once in a Life Time
    • Helen (as Lynda Marchal)
    • TV Movie
    • 1988
  • Don Henderson and Siobhan Redmond in Bulman (1985)
    Bulman
    • Colonel Hernandez (as Lynda Marchal)
    • TV Series
    • 1985
  • The Brief (1984)
    The Brief
    • Mrs. Marley (as Lynda Marchal)
    • TV Series
    • 1984
  • Partners in Crime (1983)
    Partners in Crime
    • Phyllis Betts (as Lynda Marchal)
    • TV Mini Series
    • 1983
  • The Last Song (1981)
    The Last Song
    • Gillian (as Lynda Marchal)
    • TV Series
    • 1983
  • Don Henderson, Diane Keen, Peter Sallis, and Don Warrington in Crown Court (1972)
    Crown Court
    • Belinda Heaton
    • Felicity Carline
    • TV Series
    • 1982–1983
  • High Road to China (1983)
    High Road to China
    • Lina (as Lynda Marchal)
    • 1983
  • John Bird and Charlotte Coleman in Educating Marmalade (1981)
    Educating Marmalade
    • Mrs. Atkins (as Lynda Marchal)
    • TV Series
    • 1982–1983
  • The Draughtsman's Contract (1982)
    The Draughtsman's Contract
    • Mrs Clement (as Lynda Marchal)
    • 1982
  • David Horovitch in Bognor (1981)
    Bognor
    • Lady Aubergine (as Lynda Marchal)
    • TV Series
    • 1982
  • Terence Alexander, Sean Arnold, Annette Badland, Deborah Grant, Lindsay Heath, Celia Imrie, David Kershaw, Geoffrey Leesley, Thérèse Liotard, Nancy Mansfield, Tony Melody, John Nettles, Cécile Paoli, John Telfer, and Mela White in Bergerac (1981)
    Bergerac
    • Lisa Reynolds (as Lynda Marchal)
    • TV Series
    • 1981
  • Theatre Box
    • Mrs. Atkins (as Lynda Marchal)
    • TV Series
    • 1981
  • Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years (1981)
    Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years
    • Mrs. Pakenham-Walsh
    • TV Mini Series
    • 1981
  • Coming Home
    • Muriel Maddocks (as Lynda Marchal)
    • TV Series
    • 1981
  • In Loving Memory (1969)
    In Loving Memory
    • Mrs. Beatty (as Lynda Marchal)
    • TV Series
    • 1980

Producer

  • Ciarán Hinds and Kelly Reilly in Above Suspicion (2009)
    Above Suspicion
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2010–2012
  • Maria Bello in Prime Suspect (2011)
    Prime Suspect
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2011–2012
  • Trial & Retribution (1997)
    Trial & Retribution
    • producer
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 1997–2009
  • The Commander: Blacklight (2006)
    The Commander: Blacklight
    • producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2006
  • Piper Perabo, Darren Boyd, Matthew Goode, and Lena Headey in Imagine Me & You (2005)
    Imagine Me & You
    • executive producer
    • 2005
  • The Commander: Blackdog (2005)
    The Commander: Blackdog
    • producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2005
  • The Commander: Virus (2005)
    The Commander: Virus
    • producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2005
  • Mothers and Daughters (2004)
    Mothers and Daughters
    • executive producer
    • 2004
  • The Commander (2003)
    The Commander
    • producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2003
  • Brooke Shields, Rosie Perez, Mercedes Ruehl, and N'Bushe Wright in Widows (2002)
    Widows
    • executive producer
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2002
  • Rob Lowe and Sam Neill in Framed (2002)
    Framed
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2002
  • The Warden (2001)
    The Warden
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2001
  • Fiona Shaw in Mind Games (2001)
    Mind Games
    • producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2001
  • Cold Shoulder (2000)
    Cold Shoulder
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2000
  • Supply & Demand (1998)
    Supply & Demand
    • producer
    • TV Mini Series
    • 1998
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Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Linda La Plante
  • Born
    • March 15, 1943
    • Liverpool, England, UK
  • Spouse
    • Richard La Plante1978 - 1996
  • Other works
    She acted in Wolfgang Bauer's play, "Ghosts," at the Hampstead Theatre Club in Hampstead, London, England with John Shrapnel, John McEnery, Pamela Moiseiwitsch, Carol Drinkwater, and Toby Salaman in the cast. Max Stafford-Clark was director.
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    She was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2008 Queen's Birthday Honors List for her services to literature, drama and to charity.

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