Pam Ferris

Biography

Pamela Ann 'Pam' Ferris is a German-born Welsh actress. She is best known for her starring roles on television as Ma Larkin in "The Darling Buds of May", as Laura Thyme in "Rosemary & Thyme", and for playing Miss Trunchbull in the movie "Matilda". She also played the part of Aunt Marge in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban".

Career Overview

Pam Ferris has 48 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 Children of Men, Matilda, Holmes & Watson. 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

48

Birth Date

1948-05-11 00:00:00

Birth Place

Hanover, Germany

Known For

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  Children of Men
• 

  Matilda
• 

  Holmes & Watson
• 

  Saving Santa
• 

  Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger!
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  West Coast Otters

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

• Nativity Collection (2 titles)
• Wizarding World (1 titles)
• Matilda Films (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Clive Owen (1 collaborations)
• Clare-Hope Ashitey (1 collaborations)
• Chiwetel Ejiofor (1 collaborations)
• Julianne Moore (1 collaborations)
• Michael Caine (1 collaborations)
• Charlie Hunnam (1 collaborations)
• Danny Huston (1 collaborations)
• Peter Mullan (1 collaborations)
• Oana Pellea (1 collaborations)
• Jacek Koman (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (48 credits)

  • Amandaland

    - Big House (2026) ... Elspeth actor actors
    2025
  • Beauty and the Beast: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas

    Marie

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Tolkien

    Mrs. Faulkner

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Holmes & Watson

    Queen Victoria

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • We're Going on a Bear Hunt

    Grandma (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Ethel & Ernest

    Mrs Bennett / Aunty Betty (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Saving Santa

    Mrs. Claus (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger!

    Mrs. Bevan

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • The Raven

    Mrs. Bradley

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Call the Midwife

    - Episode 8 (2016) ... Sister Evangelina actor actors

    - Episode 7 (2016) ... Sister Evangelina actor actors

    - Episode 6 (2016) ... Sister Evangelina actor actors

    - Episode 5 (2016) ... Sister Evangelina actor actors

    - Episode 4 (2016) ... Sister Evangelina actor actors
    2012
  • Jackboots on Whitehall

    Matron Rutty (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Malice in Wonderland

    Doochey

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Luther

    - Episode 4 (2011) ... Baba actor actors

    - Episode 2 (2011) ... Baba actor actors
    2010
  • Nativity!

    Mrs. Bevan

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Within the Whirlwind

    Genia's mother

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • The Other Man

    Vera

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Telstar: The Joe Meek Story

    Mrs. Violet Shenton

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Christmas at the Riviera

    Avril

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Gavin & Stacey

    - Episode 4 (2009) ... Cath Smith actor actors

    - Episode 1 (2009) ... Cath Smith actor actors
    2007
  • Children of Men

    Miriam

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • West Coast Otters

    Self - Narrator (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'

    Self (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Piccadilly Jim

    Miss Trimble

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Gladiatress

    Mrs Goatsplitter

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

    Marge Dursley

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Agatha Christie's Marple

    - 4.50 from Paddington (2004) ... Elspeth McGillicuddy actor actors
    2004
  • Doc Martin and the Legend of the Cloutie

    Lolita

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Anna Spud

    Mum

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Pollyanna

    Mrs. Snow

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Family

    Marion

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Death to Smoochy

    Tommy Cotter

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

    Mrs. Squeers

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Bessie and the Bell

    Bessie

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • The Turn of the Screw

    Mrs. Grose

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Bill's New Frock

    Mrs. Collins

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Midsomer Murders

    - Echoes of the Dead (2011) ... Liz Tomlin actor actors
    1997
  • Matilda

    Agatha Trunchbull

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Death of a Salesman

    Woman

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

    - Part 3 (1996) ... Mrs Markham actor actors

    - Part 1 (1996) ... Mrs Markham actor actors
    1996
  • Mrs Hartley and the Growth Centre

    Alice Hartley

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: The Tale of Pigling Bland

    Aunt Pettitoes (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Roots

    Mrs Bryant

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Mr. Wakefield's Crusade

    Mad Marion

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Casualty

    - The Raid (1987) ... Linda actor actors
    1986
  • Star Quality

    Marian Blake

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The House

    Mrs. Smeth

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Meantime

    Mavis

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • BBC Play of the Month

    - A Midsummer Night's Dream (1971) ... Puck / Faerie actor actors
    1965