Penelope Wilton

Penelope Wilton

79 · Born: Jun 3, 1946

Personal Details

BornJun 3, 1946 Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
Spouse
  • Ian Holm

    ( Mar 1, 1991 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Daniel Massey

    ( Dec 12, 1975 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Clifford Wilton
  • Alice Wilton
Relatives
  • Bill Travers (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Linden Travers (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Richard Morant (Cousin)

Biography

Penelope Wilton, a renowned English actress, entered this world on June 3, 1946, in the charming coastal town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. With a career spanning numerous decades, she has established herself as a talented thespian, earning recognition for her captivating performances in a wide range of film and television productions.

Some of her most notable credits include her roles in the heartwarming comedy-drama "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" (2011),the horror-comedy "Shaun of the Dead" (2004),and the psychological thriller "Match Point" (2005). Her impressive repertoire also boasts a variety of other notable films and television shows, showcasing her versatility as an actress.

In her personal life, Penelope Wilton has been married twice. Her first marriage was to the esteemed actor Ian Holm, and her second marriage was to the accomplished actor Daniel Massey.

Career

2025
2024
Dead Hot
Dead Hot as Francine
2022
Operation Mincemeat
Operation Mincemeat as Hester Leggett
2020
Summerland
Summerland as Older Alice
2019
Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey as Isobel Merton
Zoo
Zoo as Denise Austin
2016
The BFG
The BFG as The Queen
Arena
Arena as Narrator (voice)
2013
Belle
Belle as Lady Mary Murray
2012
The Girl
The Girl as Peggy Robertson
2011
South Riding
South Riding as Mrs Beddows
2010
Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey as Isobel Merton
2009
Margot
Margot as B.Q.
2008
Five Days
Five Days as Barbara Poole
2006
The History Boys
The History Boys as Mrs. Bibby
2005
Match Point
Match Point as Eleanor Hewett
Falling
Falling as Daisy Langrish
Pride & Prejudice
Pride & Prejudice as Mrs. Gardiner
2004
2003
Lucky Jim
Lucky Jim as Celia Welch
2001
Iris
Iris as Janet Stone
Victoria & Albert
Victoria & Albert as Princess Mary Louise Victoria
Bob & Rose
Bob & Rose as Monica Gossage
2000
Rockaby
Rockaby as Old Woman
Tom's Midnight Garden
Tom's Midnight Garden as Aunt Melbourne
Wives and Daughters
Wives and Daughters as Mrs. Hamley
1995
Carrington
Carrington as Lady Ottoline Morrell
1994
Performance
Performance as Hester Collyer
1993
The Secret Rapture
The Secret Rapture as Marion French
1992
Blame It on the Bellboy
Blame It on the Bellboy as Patricia Fulford
1987
Cry Freedom
Cry Freedom as Wendy Woods
1986
Clockwise
Clockwise as Pat Garden
1985
Singleton's Pluck
Singleton's Pluck as Alice Singleton
1982
King Lear
King Lear as Regan
Play for Today
Play for Today as Virginia Carlion
Othello
Othello as Desdemona
1980
1977
Joseph Andrews
Joseph Andrews as Mrs. Wilton
1972
Stage 2
Stage 2 as Vivie Warren
2010