Judy Cornwell

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Characters played by Judy Cornwell

Daisy — Keeping Up Appearances (1990)

Hyacinth's cheerful, working-class sister. Despite Hyacinth's attempts to distance herself from her roots, Daisy's naturally pleasant and unpretentious demeanor easily wins over the upper-class acquaintances Hyacinth tries to impress.

Anya Claus — Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)

Santa Claus's wife and longtime companion, who travels with him from medieval Europe to the North Pole. In the modern era, she recognizes that Santa is overwhelmed by his workload and suggests that he recruit an assistant, leading to Patch's appointment.

Mrs. Musgrove — Persuasion (1995)

Mrs. Musgrove is a parent of the Uppercross family and one of the people whose many complaints Anne Elliott patiently hears. Her family hosts Captain Frederick Wentworth, and she later travels with the Musgroves to Bath, where the household's wedding preparations help bring Anne and Wentworth together more often.

Barge Woman (voice) — The Wind in the Willows (1995)

River barge operator encountered during the journey along the waterways.

Heather Badcock — Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side (1992)

Heather Badcock is an admirer who excitedly tells Marina Gregg that they met years earlier and that Marina gave her an autograph. During the reception she drinks from a glass, suddenly collapses, and is confirmed dead by Dr. Gilchrist, making her death the starting point of the inquiry.

Clarine — Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? (1972)

Clarine is the maid who helps stage Mrs. Forrest’s séances. She calls down the dumbwaiter shaft in a childlike voice, pretending to be the deceased daughter, while Mr. Benton and Albie profit from the deception. Christopher overhears her performance and later has Katy imitate it to draw Mrs. Forrest into the pantry.

Liz Brown — Every Home Should Have One (1970)

Liz is Teddy’s wife and Richard’s mother. Concerned that television has influenced Richard to collect women’s underwear, she argues that the family should resist television’s effects. She takes an active role in the campaign against television, organized by the local vicar, while Teddy dismisses her concerns. Her efforts form the domestic and moral strand of the story that is ultimately entangled with commercial publicity.

Career Overview

Judy Cornwell has 49 screen credits in a career dating back to 1963. Their work is anchored in the The Wind in the Willows - Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Keeping Up Appearances, Kisses on the Bottom, Mrs. Weekley's Lover. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
female
Known Credits
49
Birth Date
1940-02-22
Birth Place
Hammersmith, London, England, UK

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