Isla Blair

Biography

Isla Blair (born 29 September 1944) is an India-born actress of British descent. She made her first stage appearance in 1963 as Philia in the London debut of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and her first credited film appearance in the 1965 horror film Dr. Terror's House of Horrors.

Career Overview

Isla Blair has 51 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Johnny English with 1 titles. Signature works include Most Shocking Celebrity Moments of the 80s, The Match, The Final Cut. 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

51

Birth Date

1944-09-29 00:00:00

Birth Place

Bangalore, India

Known For

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  Most Shocking Celebrity Moments of the 80s
• 

  The Match
• 

  The Final Cut
• 

  Amy and Sophia
• 

  The Office
• 

  Forgotten Love Songs

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

• Johnny English (1 titles)
• Indiana Jones (1 titles)
• Dracula (Hammer) Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Russell Grant (1 collaborations)
• Christine Hamilton (1 collaborations)
• Lauren Harries (1 collaborations)
• James King (1 collaborations)
• Michael Winner (1 collaborations)
• Rob Lowe (1 collaborations)
• Drew Barrymore (1 collaborations)
• Boy George (1 collaborations)
• Max Beesley (1 collaborations)
• James Cosmo (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (51 credits)

  • The Ghost of Richard Harris

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • The Reverend and Mrs Simpson

    Older Anna

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • In Search of Dracula

    Herself

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Last Words

    Mother

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Amy and Sophia

    Vivien

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Grantchester

    - Episode 3 (2014) ... Gladys Sheppard actor actors
    2014
  • Father Brown

    - The Star of Jacob (2016) ... Nanny Langton actor actors
    2013
  • Johnny English Reborn

    Shirley

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Law & Order: UK

    - ID (2011) ... actor actors

    - Broken (2010) ... actor actors
    2009
  • Most Shocking Celebrity Moments of the 80s

    Narrator (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • The Quatermass Experiment

    Blaker

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • New Tricks

    - Good Work Rewarded (2004) ... Alice Pimley actor actors
    2004
  • AfterLife

    Dr Jackson

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War

    Matron

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • The Greatest Store in the World

    Grand Lady

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • The Match

    Sheila Bailey

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Heaven on Earth

    Mary Weston

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • In Your Dreams

    Jamie's Mother

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Midsomer Murders

    - Death and Dreams (2003) ... Dr. Jane Moore actor actors
    1997
  • The Office

    Hillary Drummond

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • The Final Cut

    Claire Carlsen

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Heartbeat

    - Taking Sides (1998) ... Elaine Aubrey actor actors
    1992
  • A Touch of Frost

    - No Other Love, aka Love Me Tender (1997) ... Rosalie Martin actor actors

    - True Confessions (1997) ... Rosalie Martin actor actors

    - Fun Times for Swingers (1996) ... Rosalie Martin actor actors
    1992
  • Treasure Island

    Mrs. Hawkins

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • The Monk

    Mother Agueda

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Valmont

    Baroness

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

    Mrs. Donovan

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Inspector Morse

    - Cherubim and Seraphim (1992) ... Janey Wilson actor actors
    1987
  • Blake's 7: Duel

    Sinofar

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Poppyland

    Constance Scott

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Off Peak

    Elizabeth

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Tennis Court

    Eileen

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Real Life

    Anna

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Doctor Who: The King's Demons

    Isabella

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • The Beggar's Opera

    Jenny Diver

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Taggart

    - Hellfire (1994) ... actor actors
    1983
  • Alien Attack

    Female Alien

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Forgotten Love Songs

    Christina

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Blake's 7

    - Duel (1978) ... Sinofar actor actors
    1978
  • Space: 1999

    - Journey to Where (1976) ... Carla actor actors

    - War Games (1975) ... Female Alien actor actors
    1975
  • The Canterville Ghost

    Lady Stutfield

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • The Hero of My Life

    Ellen Ternan

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • Taste the Blood of Dracula

    Lucy Paxton

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • Battle of Britain

    Mrs. Andy

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • A Flea in Her Ear

    Antoinette, Charles' Wife

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • Present Laughter

    Daphne Stillington

    actor

    actors
    1967
  • Dr. Terror's House of Horrors

    Pretty Girl (segment 4 "Disembodied Hand")

    actor

    actors
    1965
  • A Hard Day's Night

    Actress (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1964
  • Doctor Who

    - The King's Demons (2) (1983) ... Isabella actor actors
    1963
  • The Saint

    - The Ex-King of Diamonds (1969) ... Janine Flambeau actor actors
    1962
  • The Avengers

    - A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Station (1967) ... Bride actor actors
    1961