Loyal caretaker for the Shepherd family and their dogs.
Baylene is an elderly Brachiosaurus who befriends Aladar's displaced group alongside Eema. She helps Aladar dig for water beneath the dry lake and later challenges his despair in the cave. Using her great strength, she breaks through the wall and reveals the safe nesting valley.
Arthur's elderly daughter, confined to a psychiatric hospital where she guards the family's magical legacy. She guides the children to rescue Arthur and later returns to the estate to reunite with her father before departing with the sylphs.
George's patient and caring wife who often babysits Dennis and mediates neighborhood disputes.
Museum board member or colleague.
Mrs. Fairfax is the housekeeper at Thornfield Hall who answers Jane Eyre's advertisement and offers her the position of governess. She helps establish Jane's place in Rochester's household and remains connected to Thornfield until Rochester sends her into retirement after Jane's departure.
A wealthy, difficult client initially courted by Peter. Her racist remarks about black servants anger Charlene. She later refuses to sign Peter's contract, reports him to the FBI, and ends up getting intoxicated at the Down Low club where the climax occurs.
A twice-widowed, authoritarian landowner, Mrs. Doyle-Counihan enforces the restrictive rental rules at Widows' Peak and exercises strong control over her adult son, Godfrey Doyle-Counihan. She targets Edwina Broome as a match for him, condemns Katherine O'Hare, and later leads the public accusation that Edwina Broome murdered Katherine O'Hare.
Mary is the secretary of Luca's father who becomes Luca's practical guardian after his seamstress mother dies. She seeks help from the Scorpioni, cares for Luca, confronts Lady Hester's admiration for Benito Mussolini, and later organizes Elsa's escape with Luca and Wilfred.
Bea is a dancer at John’s studio who quickly becomes one of Rafael’s friends. She participates in the studio community and later joins Rafael in a spontaneous comedic dance routine at the Las Vegas competition, helping delight the audience after his performance with Patricia.
Head caretaker of Misselthwaite Manor orphanage, wise and nurturing figure who guides Lizzie.
Rosalie's Yugoslavian mother who dislikes Joey's domineering nature and his expectation that Rosalie handle all domestic duties. She actively participates in the assassination plot, hiring a masked attacker, attempting to bomb Joey's car, and dosing his food with sleeping pills. She is arrested alongside Rosalie and later makes peace with Joey.
Joan Plowright has 65 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Curious George Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include 101 Dalmatians, Dennis the Menace, The Spiderwick Chronicles. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
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