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This alert and classy actress seemed poised for Hollywood stardom in the early 1970s. Although it wasn't meant to be, Janet Suzman has remained one of the more respected classical stage players of her time. Born in 1939, she was raised in a staunchly liberal household in South Africa at a time when the country was moving toward the formal racial ...
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Actress (53 credits)
Actress (53 credits)
2014/IV
The Lake
(Short)
(voice)
2012
Labyrinth
(TV Mini-Series)
Esclarmonde
Esclarmonde
- Episode #1.2
(2012)
... Esclarmonde
- Episode #1.1
(2012)
... Esclarmonde
2012
Sinbad
(TV Series)
Grandmother / Safia
Grandmother / Safia
- The Siren
(2012)
... Grandmother
- Homecoming
(2012)
... Grandmother
- Queen of the Water-Thieves
(2012)
... Safia
- Pilot
(2012)
... Safia
2011-2012
Tinga Tinga Tales
(TV Series)
Ostrich
Ostrich
- Why Cricket Chirrups
(2012)
... Ostrich (voice)
- Why Cheetah Has Tears
(2011)
... Ostrich (voice)
- Why Meerkat Is Always on the Lookout
(2011)
... Ostrich (voice)
- Why Mole Lives Underground
(2011)
... Ostrich (voice)
- Why Eagle Rules the Skies
(2011)
... Ostrich (voice)
2010
Midsomer Murders
(TV Series)
Lady Matilda William
Lady Matilda William
- The Sword of Guillaume
(2010)
... Lady Matilda William
2008
The Color of Magic
(TV Mini-Series)
Ninereeds
Ninereeds
- Part 2: The Light Fantastic
(2008)
... Ninereeds
2006-2007
Trial & Retribution
(TV Series)
Winifred Morgan QC
Winifred Morgan QC
- Sins of the Father: Part 2
(2007)
... Winifred Morgan QC
- Sins of the Father: Part 1
(2006)
... Winifred Morgan QC
1993
Inspector Morse
(TV Series)
Dr. Claire Brewster
Dr. Claire Brewster
- Deadly Slumber
(1993)
... Dr. Claire Brewster
1992
The Secret Agent
(TV Mini-Series)
Margaret, Duchess of Chester
Margaret, Duchess of Chester
- Episode #1.3
(1992)
... Margaret, Duchess of Chester
- Episode #1.2
(1992)
... Margaret, Duchess of Chester
- Episode #1.1
(1992)
... Margaret, Duchess of Chester
1989
4 Play
(TV Series)
Judith (segment "Not As Bad As They Seem")
Judith (segment "Not As Bad As They Seem")
- Nobody Here But Us Chickens
(1989)
... Judith (segment "Not As Bad As They Seem")
1986
The Singing Detective
(TV Mini-Series)
Nicola
Nicola
- Who Done It
(1986)
... Nicola
- Pitter Patter
(1986)
... Nicola
- Clues
(1986)
... Nicola
- Lovely Days
(1986)
... Nicola
- Heat
(1986)
... Nicola
1986
Masterpiece Theatre: Lord Mountbatten - The Last Viceroy
(TV Mini-Series)
Lady Edwina Mountbatten
Lady Edwina Mountbatten
- Episode #1.6
(1986)
... Lady Edwina Mountbatten
- Episode #1.5
(1986)
... Lady Edwina Mountbatten
- Episode #1.4
(1986)
... Lady Edwina Mountbatten
- Episode #1.3
(1986)
... Lady Edwina Mountbatten
- Episode #1.2
(1986)
... Lady Edwina Mountbatten
1980
The Greeks: A Journey in Space and Time
(TV Series)
Clytaemnestra
Clytaemnestra
- Heroes and Men
(1980)
... Clytaemnestra
- The Classical Age
(1980)
... Clytaemnestra
- The Greek Beginning
(1980)
... Clytaemnestra
1976
Clayhanger
(TV Series)
Hilda Lessways / Hilda Clayhanger
Hilda Lessways / Hilda Clayhanger
- The Discovery
(1976)
... Hilda Clayhanger
- Death and Dreams
(1976)
... Hilda Clayhanger
- Fall from Glory
(1976)
... Hilda Clayhanger
- Prisoners
(1976)
... Hilda Clayhanger
- Dartmoor
(1976)
... Hilda Clayhanger
1974
2nd House
(TV Series)
Actress in Hello and Goodbye
Actress in Hello and Goodbye
- Athol Fugard
(1974)
... Actress in Hello and Goodbye
1968-1972
BBC Play of the Month
(TV Series)
Hedda Gabler / Lady Macbeth / Masha / ...
Hedda Gabler / Lady Macbeth / Masha / ...
- Hedda Gabler
(1972)
... Hedda Gabler
- Macbeth
(1970)
... Lady Macbeth
- The Three Sisters
(1970)
... Masha
- St. Joan
(1968)
... Joan of Arc
1970
Solo
(TV Series)
Charlotte Brontë
Charlotte Brontë
- Janet Suzman as Charlotte Brontë
(1970)
... Charlotte Brontë
1966
Theatre 625
(TV Series)
Edith Swan-Neck / Mary
Edith Swan-Neck / Mary
- The Family Reunion
(1966)
... Mary
- Conquest: The Leopard and the Dragon
(1966)
... Edith Swan-Neck
- Conquest: The Encounter
(1966)
... Edith Swan-Neck
1966
Lord Raingo
(TV Series)
Delphine
Delphine
- Fear
(1966)
... Delphine
- Doubts
(1966)
... Delphine
- Power
(1966)
... Delphine
- The Offer
(1966)
... Delphine
1965
The Wars of the Roses
(TV Mini-Series)
Lady Anne / Joan la Pucelle
Lady Anne / Joan la Pucelle
- The Lord Protector
(1965)
... Lady Anne
- The Inheritance
(1965)
... Joan la Pucelle
1964
Festival
(TV Series)
Luciana, Adriana's sister
Luciana, Adriana's sister
- The Comedy of Errors
(1964)
... Luciana, Adriana's sister
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Self (40 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
She acted in the Royal Shakespeare Company production of William Shakespeare's play, "The Taming of the Shrew," at the Aldwych Theatre in London, England with Michael Williams and Patrick Stewart in the cast. Trevor Nunn was director. See more »Alternate Names:
Dame Janet SuzmanHeight:
5' 5½" (1.66 m)
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