
Jean Marsh
Born in London, Jean Marsh became interested in show business while taking dancing and mime classes as therapy for a childhood illness. After attending a charm school and working as a model, she started acting in repertory and took voice lessons. Her repertory work was supplemented by a number of film appearances as a dancer. She then spent three years in America, appearing in Sir John Gielgud's Broadway production of "Much Ado About Nothing" and numerous TV shows, including an episode of "The Twilight Zone"(1959). Returning to London, she won roles on stage, film and TV. It was during this period that she appeared in "Doctor Who" (1963), first as Princess Joanna in "The Crusade" and then as Sara Kingdom in "The Daleks' Master Plan." In the early 1970s she co-created and starred in LWT's "Upstairs, Downstairs" (1971). Since then she has maintained a very busy career in the theatre, on TV - including a starring role in the US sitcom "9 to 5"(1982) and films such as Return to Oz (1985) and Willow (1988). She also co-created another successful series, "The House of Eliott" (1991).
Known For
Credits
- 2022 ยทWillowas Queen Bavmorda
- 2014 ยทGrantchesteras Daisy Livingstone
- 2014 ยทOutlieras
- 2011 ยทThe Last Postas Colette
- 2010 ยทUpstairs Downstairsas Rose Buck
- 2010 ยทThe Heavyas Mrs. Mason
- 2008 ยทCrooked Houseas
- 2008 ยทCrooked Houseas Lady Constance de Momery
- 2008 ยทSense and Sensibilityas Mrs. Ferrars
- 2007 ยทThe 50 Greatest Television Dramasas Self
- 2006 ยทThe One Showas Self - Guest
- 2004 ยทJulian Fellowes Investigates: A Most Mysterious Murderas Violet Sidney
- 2004 ยทThe Paul O'Grady Showas
- 2000 ยทMonarchas The Queens
- 2000 ยทThe Ghost Hunteras Mrs Croker
- 1999 ยทHolby Cityas Vera Engells
- 1997 ยทAgatha Christie's The Pale Horseas Thyrza Grey
- 1994 ยทFatherlandas Anna von Hagen
- 1994 ยทThe All New Alexei Sayle Showas
- 1992 ยทAdam Bedeas Lisbeth Bede
- 1991 ยทBejewelledas Barbara
- 1990 ยทSesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!as
- 1989 ยทA Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Courtas Morgana
- 1989 ยทDoctor Who: Battlefieldas Morgaine
- 1989 ยทDanny the Champion of the Worldas Miss Hunter
- 1989 ยทNo Stringsas
- 1988 ยทSesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Specialas Self
- 1988 ยทWillowas Queen Bavmorda
- 1985 ยทReturn to Ozas Nurse Wilson / Mombi
- 1985 ยทAnswer Meas Joan Matlin
- 1985 ยทThe Corsican Brothersas Mazzere
- 1984 ยทTales from the Darksideas Joan Matlin
- 1984 ยทMurder, She Wroteas Glenda Highsmith
- 1984 ยทMaster of the Gameas Mrs. Talley
- 1984 ยทDoctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleksas Sara Kingdom (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1982 ยท9 to 5as Roz Keith
- 1981 ยทSee China and Dieas Sally Hackman
- 1981 ยทGoliath Awaitsas Dr. Goldman
- 1980 ยทThe Changelingas Joanna Russell
- 1979 ยทTrapper John, M.D.as
- 1977 ยทThe Love Boatas Celia Hoffman
- 1976 ยทThe Eagle Has Landedas Joanna Grey
- 1974 ยทUFO Contatto radar... Stanno atterrando!as
- 1973 ยทDark Placesas Victoria
- 1973 ยทThe Persuaders!as Nicola
- 1972 ยทThe Waltonsas Hilary von Kleist
- 1972 ยทFrenzyas Monica Barling
- 1972 ยทA Day in the Death of Joe Eggas Mother on moonrocket
- 1971 ยทSkin Deepas Madeleine Walsh
- 1971 ยทUpstairs, Downstairsas Rose Buck
- 1971 ยทUpstairs, Downstairsas self
- 1971 ยทThe Rivals of Sherlock Holmesas Mrs. Vanrenen
- 1971 ยทThe Persuaders!as Nicola
- 1970 ยทJane Eyreas Mrs. Rochester
- 1970 ยทPlay for Todayas Madeleine Walsh
- 1970 ยทUFOas Janna
- 1969 ยทDepartment Sas Agatha Pollen
- 1969 ยทThe Limbo Lineas
- 1968 ยทA Bit of Crucifixion, Fatheras Edna
- 1968 ยทHawaii Five-Oas Sister Harmony
- 1968 ยทThe Expertas Sybil Houghton
- 1968 ยทThe Dick Cavett Showas Self - Guest
- 1968 ยทCharlie Bubblesas Waitress (uncredited)
- 1966 ยทThe Informeras Sylvia Parrish
- 1966 ยทDoctor Who: The Daleks' Master Planas Sara Kingdom
- 1965 ยทDoctor Who: The Crusadeas Joanna
- 1965 ยทGideon's Wayas Sandra Casey
- 1965 ยทGideon's Wayas Elspeth McCrae
- 1964 ยทFace of a Strangeras
- 1963 ยทDoctor Whoas Sara Kingdom
- 1963 ยทDoctor Whoas Morgaine
- 1963 ยทUnearthly Strangeras Miss Ballard
- 1963 ยทCleopatraas Octavia
- 1963 ยทCleopatraas Octavia (uncredited)
- 1962 ยทHeart to Heartas Peggy Mann
- 1962 ยทThe Saintas Anne Kirby
- 1962 ยทThe Saintas Maria
- 1962 ยทThe Saintas Helen Phillips
- 1962 ยทThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self
- 1961 ยทThe Roman Spring of Mrs. Stoneas Party Guest (uncredited)
- 1961 ยทThe Horsemastersas Andrienne
- 1961 ยทThe Horsemastersas Ingrid
- 1961 ยทThe Rebelas Strange Woman at Party (Uncredited)
- 1960 ยทDanger Manas
- 1959 ยทBack to Backas Caroline
- 1959 ยทThe Moon and Sixpenceas Ata
- 1959 ยทThe Twilight Zoneas Alicia
- 1959 ยทThe Third Manas
- 1954 ยทThe Love Lotteryas Dancer in Sally's Dream (uncredited)
- 1953 ยทThe Limping Manas Landlady's Daughter
- 1951 ยทHallmark Hall of Fameas Mazzere