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Joan Sanderson was an English television and stage actress. During a long career, the tall and commanding actress played dowagers, spinsters and matrons, as well as intense Shakespearean roles. Her television work included the sitcoms Please Sir! (1968–72) and Me and My Girl (1984–88).
Born
Sunday, 24 November 1912
Died
Sunday, 24 May 1992
Actress Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Land of Hope and Gloria | Nancy Princeton | 1992 |
| Thompson | Various Roles | 1988 |
| After Henry | Eleanor Prescott | 1988 |
| Prick Up Your Ears | Anthea's Mother | 1987 |
| Mixed Doubles | Mrs. Hatfield | 1985 |
| Screen Two | Miss Wilbraham | 1985 |
| Me and My Girl | Nell Cresset | 1984 |
| Partners in Crime | Miss Logan | 1983 |
| Anyone for Denis? | Rear Admiral | 1982 |
| The Great Muppet Caper | Dorcas | 1981 |
Actress Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Land of Hope and Gloria | Nancy Princeton | 1992 |
| Thompson | Various Roles | 1988 |
| After Henry | Eleanor Prescott | 1988 |
| Prick Up Your Ears | Anthea's Mother | 1987 |
| Mixed Doubles | Mrs. Hatfield | 1985 |
| Screen Two | Miss Wilbraham | 1985 |
| Me and My Girl | Nell Cresset | 1984 |
| Partners in Crime | Miss Logan | 1983 |
| Anyone for Denis? | Rear Admiral | 1982 |
| The Great Muppet Caper | Dorcas | 1981 |
| Barriers | Miss Morton | 1981 |
| Doris and Doreen | Dorothy Binns | 1978 |
| Mixed Blessings | Aunt Dorothy | 1978 |
| The Ghosts of Motley Hall | Alexandra | 1976 |
| Yus My Dear | Mrs. Hartington | 1976 |
| Ripping Yarns | Lady Bartlesham | 1976 |
| Fawlty Towers | Mrs. Alice Richards | 1975 |
| One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing | 1st Park Nanny | 1975 |
| Rising Damp | Mother | 1974 |
| Wodehouse Playhouse | Lady Bassett | 1974 |
| Crown Court | Susan Halls | 1972 |
| Upstairs, Downstairs | Mrs. Waddilove | 1971 |
| Please Sir! | Doris Ewell | 1971 |
| Play for Today | Miss Tunstall | 1970 |
| Please Sir! | Doris Ewell | 1968 |
| Wild, Wild Women | Mrs. Harcourt | 1968 |
| All Gas and Gaiters | Grace Pugh-Critchley | 1966 |
| The Wednesday Play | Isobel / Angela Walker | 1964 |
| Theatre 625 | Mrs. Hadfield | 1964 |
| Detective | Mrs. Blayne | 1964 |
| She Knows Y' Know | Euphemia Smallhope | 1962 |
| In the Doghouse | PA | 1961 |
| Comedy Playhouse | Smythe | 1961 |
| Maigret | Juliette Boynet | 1959 |
| Probation Officer | Miss Mitchell | 1959 |
| St. Ives | Miss Gilchrist | 1955 |
| This Is Your Life | Self - Guest | 1955 |
| Young Wives' Tale | Nurse | 1951 |
