Pam Ferris

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Characters played by Pam Ferris

Marge Dursley — Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

Vernon's cruel sister, whose visit provokes Harry into an uncontrolled magical outburst.

Agatha Trunchbull — Matilda (1996)

Tyrannical school principal who abuses students and hides dark secrets.

Miriam — Children of Men (2006)

A former midwife who joins the journey to protect Kee. During the escape to the detention camp, she distracts an execution guard with loud prayers on the bus, allowing others to escape, but is subsequently taken away.

Queen Victoria — Holmes & Watson (2018)

Queen Victoria is the monarch targeted by Moriarty's planned murder. A message announces that she will die within four days, and the detectives race to the Titanic to stop the attack. After the bomb is defused, she congratulates Holmes and Watson for preventing the plot.

Tommy Cotter — Death to Smoochy (2002)

Tommy Cotter is an Irish mob boss who becomes connected to Sheldon through Burke and Spinner. She pressures Sheldon to cast Spinner in his program and promises protection. After learning that Rainbow Randolph framed Sheldon, Tommy forces Randolph to confess, and later retaliates against Merv Green's operation after Spinner is mistakenly murdered.

Mrs. Bevan — Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger! (2012)

Strict but caring headteacher of St. Bernadette's primary school.

Mrs. Bevan — Nativity! (2009)

Strict headteacher of St Bernadette's, protective of her school.

Mrs. Grose — The Turn of the Screw (1999)

The housekeeper at the home where the young governess cares for the Master's orphaned niece and nephew. She becomes a friend and ally to Miss as the governess grows convinced that the children are communicating with the ghosts of the previous governess and her lover.

Avril — Christmas at the Riviera (2007)

Avril is a divorcee staying at the Riviera Hotel over Christmas, where she is looking for love. Her romantic hopes make her one of the assortment of guests with personal problems whom Ashley must accommodate as he takes charge of the hotel and tries to create its best Christmas ever.

Mrs. Snow — Pollyanna (2003)

Mrs. Snow is an ill woman who is confined to bed in the neighborhood. Pollyanna visits her and tries to bring hope into her unpleasant circumstances by insisting that there is always something to be glad about. Her condition also represents one of the regular charitable visits Pollyanna can no longer make after the accident.

Mavis — Meantime (1983)

The Pollock family's mother and the only working member. Described as nagging and put-upon, she struggles to keep the household afloat amidst the economic recession and her family's aimless existence.

Mrs. Squeers — The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (2001)

Mrs. Squeers is part of the household surrounding Mr. Squeers and the oppressive school environment. The summary places her within the setting where Smike and the other boys are subjected to hunger, cruelty, and exploitation, linking her to the household that Nicholas Nickleby challenges.

Career Overview

Pam Ferris has 51 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Nativity Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Matilda, Children of Men, Saving Santa. 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
1948-05-11
Birth Place
Hanover, Germany

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q234071), public domain (CC0).