Phyllida Law

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Characters played by Phyllida Law

Mrs. Partridge (voice) — Nanny McPhee (2005)

Voice actress providing narration or off-screen dialogue.

Mrs. Warne — Miss Potter (2006)

Norman's mother whom Beatrix is introduced to during the production of her book, representing the upper-class family Norman belongs to.

Anne's Mother — Before the Rain (1994)

Resides with Anne in London, representing a sheltered Western existence. Her presence underscores the contrast between comfortable isolation and the devastating reality of the Macedonian civil unrest.

The Broker — Three Days in Havana (2014)

The Broker is an elderly British woman who hires Harry, an assassin, to kill Libby, claiming that the arms dealer owes her money. Jack later reveals that he too was hired by her, exposing the truth behind his apparent role as an insurance executive and the tangled plot that places him in Havana.

Vera — Peter's Friends (1992)

Loyal family housekeeper who has long supported Peter and his friends. She plans to leave the estate immediately after the reunion, coinciding with Peter's decision to sell the family home.

Lucia Pinochet — Pinochet in Suburbia (2006)

Pinochet's wife, Lucia accompanies him during his stay in the United Kingdom. She is alarmed by the security arrangements and the possibility that he could face trial abroad, placing her close to the personal and political pressures surrounding his detention.

Mrs. Austen — Miss Austen Regrets (2008)

Jane's mother, whose financial security is a primary concern for the family. Jane later reflects that her biggest regret about rejecting a wealthy proposal early in life was the inability to provide for her mother and Cassandra.

Helen — The Waiting Room (2007)

Helen gives Stephen a treasured family keepsake and tells him about her father, who left for Australia. Her story leads Stephen to reflect on his own unhappiness and his attraction to Anna. The summary identifies her connection to Stephen through this conversation and the keepsake, without giving further details about her role.

Career Overview

Phyllida Law has 62 screen credits in a career dating back to 1969. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Nanny McPhee Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Time Machine, Miss Potter, Unleashed. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
62
Birth Date
1932-05-08
Birth Place
Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q432357), public domain (CC0).