Jennifer, a blonde Welsh actress, spent the majority of her illustrious career working in television, with only a few notable exceptions that saw her take on the silver screen. These rare forays resulted in two unforgettable performances as intense heroines in the world of Hammer horror, both times opposite the talented Noel Willman. In 1963, she appeared as one of his victims in The Kiss of the Vampire, and in 1966, she played a newlywed wife in 19th century Cornwall in The Reptile, unaware that her sinister neighbor was hiding a dark secret.
Jennifer's journey into acting began with a brief foray into music, playing the clarinet in the Welsh National Youth Orchestra. She then pursued formal training at London's prestigious Central School of Speech and Drama before transitioning to the repertory stage. Her earliest television credits consisted mainly of anthology dramas and classic adaptations, starting with a small role in a BBC production of Great Expectations in 1959. This marked the beginning of a long and successful television career, during which she worked alongside numerous notable actors and actresses.
Jennifer's personal life was marked by a long-lasting union with the talented actor Dinsdale Landen, whom she married and remained with until his passing in 2003. In Barnaby Rudge (1960),she had a more substantial role as the old locksmith's daughter, Dolly Varden. She also appeared in several notable productions, including ITV's Hamlet, in which she played Ophelia opposite Barry Foster's Hamlet, and Richard the Lionheart, in which she portrayed Lady Edith Plantagenet. Additionally, she starred in the short-lived BBC thriller A Man Called Harry Brent (1965),penned by the prolific Francis Durbridge.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Jennifer remained in high demand, bringing poise and decorum to a wide range of television productions. These included cop shows, period dramas, and sitcoms, showcasing her versatility as an actress. Some of her notable roles during this period include appearances in Barlow at Large (1971),The Duchess of Duke Street (1976),and Keeping Up Appearances (1990).
