Eleanor Bron

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Characters played by Eleanor Bron

Miss Minchin — A Little Princess (1995)

The cruel and greedy headmistress of the boarding school. She exploits Sara’s wealth, demotes her to a servant upon hearing of her father’s death, and subjects her to harsh punishments. Her lies and tyranny are ultimately exposed, leading to her downfall and reassignment as a servant.

Cathy Manchester — Two for the Road (1967)

Mark's former University of Chicago girlfriend. Travels with her husband Howard and daughter Ruthie alongside the Wallaces in 1957. Her derogatory comment about Joanna prompts the couple to abandon the family and continue their journey independently.

Hermione Roddice — Women in Love (1969)

A wealthy socialite whose relationship with Rupert is deteriorating. She hosts a house party where she attempts to impress guests with pretentious entertainment, leading to a confrontation where she attacks Rupert, causing him to wander away.

Ahme — Help! (1965)

Ahme is the high priestess who secretly aids the Beatles despite belonging to the cult pursuing Ringo. She attempts to remove the ring by shrinking Ringo's finger, accidentally shrinks Paul instead, rescues Ringo from the scientists, and tries to escape with him before both are captured.

The Doctor — Alfie (1966)

Medical professional who conducts a health check on Alfie, revealing tubercular shadows on his lungs that contribute to his mid-life crisis and breakdown.

Lady Wexmire — Black Beauty (1994)

A demanding owner at Earlshall Park who forces Beauty and Ginger to pull her carriage with uncomfortable bearing reins. Her cruel training methods provoke Ginger's rebellion.

Mrs Goundry — The Tractate Middoth (2013)

Mrs Goundry is Dr Thomas Rant’s former housekeeper and remembers his cruel, disturbing nature. At his funeral, she warns Mary Simpson not to trust him in life or death, providing an important clue to the menace surrounding Rant’s inheritance and subsequent haunting.

Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd — The National Health (1973)

Mr. Carr, also identified as Senior Surgeon Boyd, is the senior surgeon whose racial prejudice and opposition intensify the hospital’s personal conflict. He is Barnet’s father, later confronts the harm caused by his attitudes, reconsiders his judgments, offers help, and prepares to serve as a donor.

Mrs. Barrymore — The Hound of the Baskervilles (1983)

Housekeeper at Baskerville Hall with hidden motives regarding the escaped convict.

Mrs. Burkett — The Heart of Me (2004)

Dinah's mother and Rickie's mother-in-law. She openly admits and admires Dinah's unconventional nature to Rickie, inadvertently causing tension when Madeleine overhears the conversation.

Margaret — Bedazzled (1967)

A Wimpy waitress and Stanley's love interest. She is repeatedly transformed by Stanley's cursed wishes into a pretentious intellectual, a wealthy socialite, a pop groupie, and a nun, before ultimately agreeing to meet Stanley for dinner in reality.

Edith Frank — The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank (1988)

Otto Frank's wife and the mother of Anne and Margot, Edith hides with her family in the attic above the office. After the group is arrested, Otto later tells Miep that Edith was murdered at Auschwitz. Her fate is one of the losses Otto shares after the war.

Career Overview

Eleanor Bron has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1963. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently StreetDance Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include A Little Princess, Lady M, The Blue Boy. 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
63
Birth Date
1938-03-14
Birth Place
Stanmore, Middlesex, England, UK

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q468811), public domain (CC0).