Richenda Carey

Richenda Carey

77 · Born: Apr 9, 1948

Personal Details

BornApr 9, 1948 Bitton, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Biography

Richenda Carey, a talented English actress, was born in the charming town of Bitton, situated in the picturesque county of South Gloucestershire, England. With a passion for the performing arts, she has made a significant mark in the world of theatre, television, and film. Her impressive repertoire includes notable roles in popular productions such as Monarch of the Glen, Jeeves and Wooster, Crush, Separate Lies, and Criminal Justice.

In addition to her work on the big and small screens, Richenda has also appeared in various stage productions. One of her notable stage credits includes a performance in the comedy play Chalk, as well as an episode of the popular sitcom dinnerladies alongside the talented Victoria Wood in 1998.

Richenda was previously married to the esteemed British actor Nigel Stock, who sadly passed away in 1986. She has continued to thrive in her career, and in 2009, she took to the stage in the West End production of Calendar Girls at the prestigious Noël Coward Theatre.

More recently, Richenda appeared in the 2015 film Colonia Dignidad, alongside the talented Emma Watson and Daniel Brühl. Throughout her illustrious career, Richenda Carey has established herself as a talented and versatile actress, leaving a lasting impression on audiences and the entertainment industry alike.

Career

2025
The Thursday Murder Club
The Thursday Murder Club as Coopers Chase Resident - Marjorie
2021
The Protégé
The Protégé as Mother Lucia
2019
Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey as Mrs Webb
2015
Colonia
Colonia as Gisela
Residue
Residue as Evangeline Diehl
Residue
Residue as Evangeline Diehl
2008
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice as Judge Ira
2005
Separate Lies
Separate Lies as Sarah Tufnell
2003
Vacuums
Vacuums as Mrs. Cartwright
The Young Visiters
The Young Visiters as Lady Gay Finchling
Monarch of the Glen
Monarch of the Glen as Lady Dorothy Trumpington-Bonnet
2001
Crush
Crush as Lady Governor
Hot Money
Hot Money as Judge Lucinda Winchcombe
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider as Imperious Woman
2000
Five Seconds to Spare
Five Seconds to Spare as Police Officer
1998
Monk Dawson
Monk Dawson as Lady Toynton
1997
Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre as Lady Ingram
Mrs Dalloway
Mrs Dalloway as Lady Bradshaw
1996
1994
Nostradamus
Nostradamus as Countess
1991
The Darling Buds of May
The Darling Buds of May as Lady Bluff-Gore
1990
Strike It Rich
Strike It Rich as Miss Bullen
1989
Dealers
Dealers as Mallory's Secretary
1988
Across the Lake
Across the Lake as Betty Buckley
The Woman He Loved
The Woman He Loved as Maud Kerr-Smiley
1986
Screen Two
Screen Two as Tall Woman
1985
Lace II
Lace II as Mrs. Hale
Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale as Committee Lady
Morons from Outer Space
Morons from Outer Space as Countess Gretel
1984
Lace
Lace as Mrs. Hale
1982
1979
Play for Today
Play for Today as Liz Charter
Play for Today
Play for Today as Lady Crouchurst
1976
Play for Today
Play for Today as Mrs Beale