Joan Sanderson

Joan Sanderson

Deceased · Born: Nov 24, 1912 · Died: May 24, 1992

Personal Details

BornNov 24, 1912 Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Biography

Joan Sanderson, a renowned British television and stage actress, left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Her illustrious career, spanning multiple seasons, saw her take on iconic roles at the prestigious Stratford Upon Avon, where she brought to life Goneril in the classic tale of King Lear, Constance in the historical drama King John, and the formidable Queen Margaret in the Shakespearean masterpiece Richard III.

Her versatility and talent were further showcased in a single season at the Old Vic, where she appeared in the timeless thriller The Mousetrap. Additionally, in 1981, she concluded her stage career with a memorable performance in the production of "Anyone for Denis" at the Whitehall Theatre in London's West End.

Joan Sanderson's impressive television credits include her iconic portrayal of Doris Ewell in the popular sitcom Please Sir! (1968),as well as her memorable turn as the selectively deaf Mrs. Richards in the comedy series Communication Problems (1979). Her contributions to the world of entertainment continue to be celebrated and cherished.

Career

1987
Screen Two
Screen Two as Miss Wilbraham
Prick Up Your Ears
Prick Up Your Ears as Anthea's Mother
1979
Ripping Yarns
Ripping Yarns as Lady Bartlesham
1978
Doris and Doreen
Doris and Doreen as Dorothy Binns
1971
Please Sir!
Please Sir! as Doris Ewell
Please Sir!
Please Sir! as Doris Ewell
1970
All Gas and Gaiters
All Gas and Gaiters as Grace Pugh-Critchley
1966
Who Killed the Cat?
Who Killed the Cat? as Mrs. Sandford
1962
She Knows Y' Know
She Knows Y' Know as Euphemia Smallhope
In the Doghouse
In the Doghouse as Personal Assistant (uncredited)
1951
Young Wives' Tale
Young Wives' Tale as Nurse (uncredited)