Geraldine McEwan

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Characters played by Geraldine McEwan

Mortianna — Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)

Blind witch advising the Sheriff, prophesying Robin's threat and suggesting political marriages.

Miss Thripp — A Matter of Loaf and Death (2008)

Stern schoolteacher at Bayside High, known for her strict demeanor and frequent disciplinary actions.

Sister Bridget — The Magdalene Sisters (2002)

The sadistic and hypocritical Mother Superior of the asylum. Despite a gentle demeanor, she inflicts horrific cruelty, beats Rose, shaves Una's head after an escape attempt, holds humiliating physical contests, and hoards money from the laundry business.

Nanna — Pure (2002)

Nanna is one of the grandparents who temporarily takes care of Paul and Lee after social services decide that Mel is unfit to look after them. Her role reflects the family's emergency support structure while Mel's heroin addiction worsens and Paul is relieved, at least temporarily, of responsibility for his younger brother.

Career Overview

Geraldine McEwan has 34 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Wallace & Gromit Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, The Statue and the Rose. 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
34
Birth Date
1932-05-09
Birth Place
Old Windsor, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q264648), public domain (CC0).