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Penelope Wilton

Bio: Penelope Wilton (b. 1946) is a common name in British Theatre for which she has been nominated for the Laurence Oliver Award several times
Born: Mon, Jun 03 1946
Birthplace: Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
Penelope Wilton is 78 years old
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Poster of Downton Abbey 3
Downton Abbey 3
Penelope Wilton will be
79 in Downton Abbey 3
as 'Isobel Crawley'.
Wed, Sep 10 2025
Poster of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Penelope Wilton was
76 in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
as 'Maureen Fry'.
Thu, Apr 27 2023
Poster of Judi Dench: Our National Treasure
Judi Dench: Our National Treasure
Penelope Wilton was
76 in Judi Dench: Our National Treasure
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 15 2022
Poster of Downton Abbey: A New Era
Downton Abbey: A New Era
Penelope Wilton was
75 in Downton Abbey: A New Era
as 'Isobel Merton'.
Wed, Apr 27 2022
Poster of Operation Mincemeat
Operation Mincemeat
Penelope Wilton was
75 in Operation Mincemeat
as 'Hester Leggett'.
Fri, Apr 01 2022
Poster of Eternal Beauty
Eternal Beauty
Penelope Wilton was
74 in Eternal Beauty
as 'Vivian'.
Fri, Aug 21 2020
Poster of Summerland
Summerland
Penelope Wilton was
74 in Summerland
as 'Older Alice'.
Fri, Jul 24 2020
Poster of Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey
Penelope Wilton was
73 in Downton Abbey
as 'Isobel Merton'.
Thu, Sep 12 2019
Poster of Zoo
Zoo
Penelope Wilton was
72 in Zoo
as 'Denise Austin'.
Fri, Jun 08 2018
Poster of The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society
The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society
Penelope Wilton was
71 in The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society
as 'Amelia Maugery'.
Thu, Apr 19 2018
Poster of Brexit Shorts: The End
Brexit Shorts: The End
Penelope Wilton was
71 in Brexit Shorts: The End
as 'Helen'.
Mon, Jun 26 2017
Poster of The BFG
The BFG
Penelope Wilton was
69 in The BFG
as 'The Queen'.
Wed, Jun 01 2016
Poster of All the World's a Screen: Shakespeare on Film
All the World's a Screen: Shakespeare on Film
Penelope Wilton was
69 in All the World's a Screen: Shakespeare on Film
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sun, Apr 24 2016
Poster of The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Penelope Wilton was
68 in The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
as 'Jean Ainslie'.
Thu, Feb 26 2015
Poster of National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage
National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage
Penelope Wilton was
67 in National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage
as 'Delia'.
Sat, Nov 02 2013
Poster of Belle
Belle
Penelope Wilton was
66 in Belle
as 'Lady Mary Murray'.
Wed, May 01 2013
Poster of The Girl
The Girl
Penelope Wilton was
66 in The Girl
as 'Peggy Robertson'.
Mon, Oct 22 2012
Poster of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Penelope Wilton was
65 in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
as 'Jean Ainslie'.
Thu, Feb 23 2012
Poster of Harold Pinter: A Celebration
Harold Pinter: A Celebration
Penelope Wilton was
63 in Harold Pinter: A Celebration
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 24 2010
Poster of Margot
Margot
Penelope Wilton was
63 in Margot
as 'B.Q.'.
Mon, Nov 30 2009
Poster of Half Broken Things
Half Broken Things
Penelope Wilton was
61 in Half Broken Things
as 'Jean'.
Sun, Oct 28 2007
Poster of Celebration
Celebration
Penelope Wilton was
60 in Celebration
as 'Julie'.
Mon, Feb 26 2007
Poster of The History Boys
The History Boys
Penelope Wilton was
60 in The History Boys
as 'Mrs. Bibby'.
Mon, Oct 02 2006
Poster of Match Point
Match Point
Penelope Wilton was
59 in Match Point
as 'Eleanor Hewett'.
Wed, Oct 26 2005
Poster of Pride & Prejudice
Pride & Prejudice
Penelope Wilton was
59 in Pride & Prejudice
as 'Mrs. Gardiner'.
Fri, Sep 16 2005
Poster of Falling
Falling
Penelope Wilton was
58 in Falling
as 'Daisy Langrish'.
Sun, Mar 06 2005
Poster of Shaun of the Dead
Shaun of the Dead
Penelope Wilton was
57 in Shaun of the Dead
as 'Barbara'.
Fri, Apr 09 2004
Poster of Calendar Girls
Calendar Girls
Penelope Wilton was
57 in Calendar Girls
as 'Ruth'.
Tue, Sep 02 2003
Poster of Lucky Jim
Lucky Jim
Penelope Wilton was
56 in Lucky Jim
as 'Celia Welch'.
Fri, Apr 11 2003
Poster of Iris
Iris
Penelope Wilton was
55 in Iris
as 'Janet Stone'.
Fri, Dec 14 2001
Poster of Victoria & Albert
Victoria & Albert
Penelope Wilton was
55 in Victoria & Albert
as 'Princess Mary Louise Victoria'.
Sun, Aug 26 2001
Poster of The Whistle-Blower
The Whistle-Blower
Penelope Wilton was
54 in The Whistle-Blower
as 'Heather Graham'.
Sat, Apr 14 2001
Poster of Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Penelope Wilton was
54 in Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
as 'Mrs. Cratchit'.
Mon, Dec 25 2000
Poster of Rockaby
Rockaby
Penelope Wilton was
53 in Rockaby
as 'Old Woman'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Tom's Midnight Garden
Tom's Midnight Garden
Penelope Wilton was
53 in Tom's Midnight Garden
as 'Aunt Melbourne'.
Fri, Jul 02 1999
Poster of The Strange Case of Delfina Potocka
The Strange Case of Delfina Potocka
Penelope Wilton was
52 in The Strange Case of Delfina Potocka
as 'Delfina / Paulina'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Alice Through the Looking Glass
Alice Through the Looking Glass
Penelope Wilton was
52 in Alice Through the Looking Glass
as 'White Queen'.
Sat, Dec 26 1998
Poster of Talking Heads 2
Talking Heads 2
Penelope Wilton was
52 in Talking Heads 2
Tue, Oct 06 1998
Poster of Landscape
Landscape
Penelope Wilton was
49 in Landscape
as 'Beth'.
Sat, Oct 21 1995
Poster of Carrington
Carrington
Penelope Wilton was
48 in Carrington
as 'Lady Ottoline Morrell'.
Thu, May 25 1995
Poster of The Deep Blue Sea
The Deep Blue Sea
Penelope Wilton was
48 in The Deep Blue Sea
as 'Hester Collyer'.
Sat, Nov 12 1994
Poster of The Secret Rapture
The Secret Rapture
Penelope Wilton was
47 in The Secret Rapture
as 'Marion French'.
Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of Blame It on the Bellboy
Blame It on the Bellboy
Penelope Wilton was
45 in Blame It on the Bellboy
as 'Patricia Fulford'.
Fri, Jan 24 1992
Poster of Cry Freedom
Cry Freedom
Penelope Wilton was
41 in Cry Freedom
as 'Wendy Woods'.
Fri, Nov 06 1987
Poster of Clockwise
Clockwise
Penelope Wilton was
39 in Clockwise
as 'Pat Garden'.
Sat, Mar 01 1986
Poster of Laughterhouse
Laughterhouse
Penelope Wilton was
38 in Laughterhouse
as 'Alice Singleton'.
Sat, Sep 01 1984
Poster of The Tale of Beatrix Potter
The Tale of Beatrix Potter
Penelope Wilton was
36 in The Tale of Beatrix Potter
as 'Beatrix Potter'.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of King Lear
King Lear
Penelope Wilton was
36 in King Lear
as 'Regan'.
Sun, Sep 19 1982
Poster of Country
Country
Penelope Wilton was
35 in Country
as 'Virginia Carlion'.
Tue, Oct 20 1981
Poster of Othello
Othello
Penelope Wilton was
35 in Othello
as 'Desdemona'.
Sun, Oct 04 1981
Poster of The French Lieutenant's Woman
The French Lieutenant's Woman
Penelope Wilton was
35 in The French Lieutenant's Woman
as 'Sonia'.
Fri, Aug 28 1981
Poster of Pasmore
Pasmore
Penelope Wilton was
34 in Pasmore
as 'Helen'.
Tue, Oct 21 1980
Poster of Able's Will
Able's Will
Penelope Wilton was
31 in Able's Will
as 'Journalist'.
Wed, Oct 05 1977
Poster of Joseph Andrews
Joseph Andrews
Penelope Wilton was
30 in Joseph Andrews
as 'Mrs. Wilton'.
Wed, Mar 09 1977
Poster of King Lear
King Lear
Penelope Wilton was
28 in King Lear
as 'Regan'.
Sun, Mar 23 1975
Poster of Mrs. Warren's Profession
Mrs. Warren's Profession
Penelope Wilton was
26 in Mrs. Warren's Profession
as 'Vivie Warren'.
Tue, Oct 03 1972
Poster of Visitation
Visitation
Penelope Wilton will be
78+ in Visitation
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Dead Hot
Dead Hot
Penelope Wilton was
77+ in Dead Hot
as 'Francine'.
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Fri, Mar 01 2024
Poster of Murder Is Easy
Murder Is Easy
Penelope Wilton was
77+ in Murder Is Easy
as 'Miss Pinkerton'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 27 2023
Poster of After Life
After Life
Penelope Wilton was
72+ in After Life
as 'Anne'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 08 2019
Poster of Brief Encounters
Brief Encounters
Penelope Wilton was
70+ in Brief Encounters
as 'Pauline'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 04 2016
Poster of South Riding
South Riding
Penelope Wilton was
64+ in South Riding
as 'Mrs Beddows'.
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Sun, Feb 20 2011
Poster of Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey
Penelope Wilton was
64+ in Downton Abbey
as 'Isobel Merton'.
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Sun, Sep 26 2010
Poster of The Passion
The Passion
Penelope Wilton was
61+ in The Passion
as 'Mary'.
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Sun, Mar 16 2008
Poster of Five Days
Five Days
Penelope Wilton was
60+ in Five Days
as 'Barbara Poole'.
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Tue, Jan 23 2007
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Penelope Wilton was
58+ in Doctor Who
as ', Harriet Jones'.
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Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Comedy Connections
Comedy Connections
Penelope Wilton was
57+ in Comedy Connections
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 09 2003
Poster of Bob & Rose
Bob & Rose
Penelope Wilton was
55+ in Bob & Rose
as 'Monica Gossage'.
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Mon, Sep 10 2001
Poster of Wives and Daughters
Wives and Daughters
Penelope Wilton was
53+ in Wives and Daughters
as 'Mrs. Hamley'.
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Sun, Nov 28 1999
Poster of Kavanagh Q.C.
Kavanagh Q.C.
Penelope Wilton was
48+ in Kavanagh Q.C.
as 'Barbara Watkins'.
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Tue, Jan 03 1995
Poster of The Return of the Borrowers
The Return of the Borrowers
Penelope Wilton was
47+ in The Return of the Borrowers
as 'Homily'.
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Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of The Borrowers
The Borrowers
Penelope Wilton was
46+ in The Borrowers
as 'Homily'.
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Sun, Nov 08 1992
Poster of Screaming
Screaming
Penelope Wilton was
45+ in Screaming
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 15 1992
Poster of Performance
Performance
Penelope Wilton was
44+ in Performance
as 'Beth'.
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Fri, Feb 22 1991
Poster of Talking Heads
Talking Heads
Penelope Wilton was
41+ in Talking Heads
as 'Rosemary'.
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Tue, Apr 19 1988
Poster of C.A.T.S. Eyes
C.A.T.S. Eyes
Penelope Wilton was
38+ in C.A.T.S. Eyes
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Fri, Apr 12 1985
Poster of Ever Decreasing Circles
Ever Decreasing Circles
Penelope Wilton was
37+ in Ever Decreasing Circles
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Sun, Jan 29 1984
Poster of The Tale of Beatrix Potter
The Tale of Beatrix Potter
Penelope Wilton was
36+ in The Tale of Beatrix Potter
as 'Beatrix Potter'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 1982
Poster of BBC Television Shakespeare
BBC Television Shakespeare
Penelope Wilton was
32+ in BBC Television Shakespeare
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Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Penelope Wilton was
31+ in An Audience with...
as 'Self'.
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Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of The Norman Conquests
The Norman Conquests
Penelope Wilton was
31+ in The Norman Conquests
as 'Annie'.
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Wed, Oct 05 1977
Poster of Arena
Arena
Penelope Wilton was
29+ in Arena
as 'Self - Narrator'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1975
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Penelope Wilton was
24+ in Play for Today
as 'Virginia Carlion'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970