Zoë Wanamaker

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Characters played by Zoë Wanamaker

Ada Leverson 'Sphinx' — Wilde (1997)

Ada Leverson 'Sphinx' is described as a loyal friend of Oscar Wilde. She meets him after his release from prison in May 1897 and carries the manuscript of De Profundis as he begins his exile in continental Europe.

Mrs. Jarley — The Old Curiosity Shop (2007)

A performer who keeps cash in an unlocked box. At the camp, a hint is given to Dick Swiveller that he could borrow money from her, making her money a potential target while she is part of the performers' company.

Mary Foster — Swept from the Sea (1998)

Amy's mother who warns against romantic love, reveals Isaac's past regarding Amy's conception, and initially refuses to shelter Amy during the storm.

Countess of Pembroke — A Waste of Shame: The Mystery of Shakespeare and His Sonnets (2005)

Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke, gives Shakespeare a bag of money for writing the procreation sonnets. The poems are intended to encourage her son, the young William Herbert, to marry, linking her directly to Shakespeare's work and to Herbert's introduction into the story.

Elle — The Raggedy Rawney (1988)

Elle is Simon's mother and a member of Darky's travelling clan. She harbours a grudge against Darky, contributing to the family turmoil that grows worse after Tom joins the group. The summary identifies her family connection and resentment but does not specify her actions during the clan's final confrontation with the army.

Joan Littlewood — Babs (2017)

Joan Littlewood champions Babs for a part in Sparrows Can't Sing, supporting her despite resistance from the producers. Her advocacy helps create an opportunity for Babs as a performer, and Babs offers her club as a filming location, making the two collaborators in the production.

Career Overview

Zoë Wanamaker has 62 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Their work is anchored in the Wizarding World universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Criminal Record, Britannia, Girlfriends. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
62
Birth Date
1949-05-13
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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