Geraldine James

Geraldine James

75 · Born: Jul 6, 1950

Personal Details

BornJul 6, 1950 Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, UK
Parents
  • Annabella James
  • Gerald Thomas
Relatives
  • Zoe Buckman (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Geraldine James, a distinguished Officer of the Order of the British Empire, was born on July 6, 1950, in the charming town of Maidenhead, situated in the picturesque county of Berkshire.

Her educational journey commenced at Downe House, a prestigious girls' independent school located in the nearby town of Newbury, also in Berkshire. This esteemed institution provided her with a solid foundation for her future endeavors.

Later, Geraldine pursued her passion for the performing arts at the renowned Drama Centre London, where she honed her craft and developed her skills.

Throughout her illustrious career, Geraldine has made numerous film and television appearances, earning her four nominations for the prestigious BAFTA TV Award. Her outstanding performances in the critically acclaimed productions "Dummy" (1977),"The Jewel in the Crown" (1984),"Band of Gold" (1995),and "The Sins" (2000) have garnered widespread recognition and acclaim.

Career

Silo
Silo as Mayor Ruth Jahns
2021
Benediction
Benediction as Theresa Thornycroft
2019
Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey as Queen Mary
Back to Life
Back to Life as Caroline Matteson
2018
Beast
Beast as Hilary Huntington
2017
Daphne
Daphne as Rita
Megan Leavey
Megan Leavey as Dr. Turbeville
Anne with an E
Anne with an E as Marilla Cuthbert
The Five
The Five as Julie Wells
2015
45 Years
45 Years as Lena
Black Work
Black Work as CC Carolyn Jarecki
2013
Diana
Diana as Oonagh Shanley-Toffolo
Legacy
Legacy as Martha
Utopia
Utopia as Milner
2012
13 Steps Down
13 Steps Down as Gwendolen Chawcer
Arthur
Arthur as Vivienne
2010
2009
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes as Mrs. Hudson
2008
Heist
Heist as Joanna the Concubine
The Last Enemy
The Last Enemy as Barbara Turney
Ocean Voyagers
Ocean Voyagers as Narrator (voice)
Northanger Abbey
Northanger Abbey as Jane Austen (voice)
2006
A Harlot's Progress
A Harlot's Progress as Mother Needham
Jane Hall
Jane Hall as Lorraine Hall
The Amazing Mrs Pritchard
The Amazing Mrs Pritchard as Hilary Rees-Benson
2004
The Fever
The Fever as Ranevskaya
Hex
Hex as Lilith Hughes
Little Britain
Little Britain as Harvey's Mother
2003
Hearts of Gold
Hearts of Gold as Elizabeth Powell
State of Play
State of Play as Yvonne Shaps
2002
An Angel for May
An Angel for May as Susan Higgins
Tom & Thomas
Tom & Thomas as Miss Tromp
2001
2000
The Luzhin Defence
The Luzhin Defence as Vera, Natalia's Mother
The Sins
The Sins as Gloria Green
1999
Kavanagh QC
Kavanagh QC as Eleanor Harker QC
1998
Seesaw
Seesaw as Val Price
1997
The Man Who Knew Too Little
The Man Who Knew Too Little as Ludmilla Kropotkin
Rebecca
Rebecca as Beatrice
1996
1995
Band of Gold
Band of Gold as Rose Garrity
1994
No Worries
No Worries as Anne O'Dwyer
Screen One
Screen One as Sarah Williams
1992
Screen One
Screen One as Mrs. Dewey
Performance
Performance as Kristine Linde
The Bridge
The Bridge as Mrs. Todd
1991
Beltenebros
Beltenebros as Rebeca Osorio
Screen One
Screen One as Alice
If Looks Could Kill
If Looks Could Kill as Vendetta Galante
Stanley and the Women
Stanley and the Women as Dr. Trish Collings
1989
She's Been Away
She's Been Away as Harriet Ambrose
1985
Blott on the Landscape
Blott on the Landscape as Lady Maud Lynchwood
1984
1982
I Remember Nelson
I Remember Nelson as Lady Emma Hamilton
Gandhi
Gandhi as Mirabehn
1981
The History Man
The History Man as Barbara Kirk
1980
Bloody Kids
Bloody Kids as Ritchie's Wife
1979
Play for Today
Play for Today as Miss Hunt