Wanda Ventham

Wanda Ventham

90 · Born: Aug 5, 1935

Personal Details

BornAug 5, 1935 Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK
Spouse
  • Timothy Carlton

    ( Apr 1, 1976 to Dec 14, 2025 )
  • James Tabernacle

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Nov 12, 1974 )

Biography

Wanda Ventham, a talented and accomplished actress, entered this world on August 5, 1935, in the charming seaside town of Brighton, located in the picturesque county of East Sussex, England, United Kingdom.

Throughout her illustrious career, Ventham has made a lasting impact in the entertainment industry, garnering recognition for her captivating performances in a wide range of projects. Her most notable roles include appearances in the iconic sci-fi series "UFO" (1970),the thrilling "Invasion: UFO" (1980),and the critically acclaimed BBC drama "Sherlock" (2010).

In her personal life, Ventham has been blessed with a loving family. Since April 1976, she has been married to the esteemed actor Timothy Carlton, with whom she shares a strong bond. The couple is proud parents of one child, who brings them immense joy and fulfillment.

Prior to her marriage to Carlton, Ventham was previously wed to James Tabernacle, a union that was filled with love and companionship.

Career

2017
Sherlock
Sherlock as Mrs. Holmes
2012
Run for Your Wife
Run for Your Wife as Woman on Bus
2005
Asylum
Asylum as Bridie Straffen
1980
Invasion: UFO
Invasion: UFO as Col. Virginia Lake
1977
That's Carry On!
That's Carry On! as Pretty Bidder (archive footage) (uncredited)
1970
UFO
UFO as Colonel Virginia Lake
1968
Carry on Up the Khyber
Carry on Up the Khyber as Khasi's First Wife
1966
Love Is a Woman
Love Is a Woman as Priscilla Blunstone-Smythe
1965
Joey Boy
Joey Boy as Italian Girl
The Knack... and How to Get It
The Knack... and How to Get It as Gym Mistress (uncredited)
The Big Job
The Big Job as Dot Franklin
The Intelligence Men
The Intelligence Men as Blonde at Reception Dinner Table (uncredited)
1964
Carry on Cleo
Carry on Cleo as Pretty Bidder (uncredited)
1963
We Joined the Navy
We Joined the Navy as Dartmouth Girl
A Stitch in Time
A Stitch in Time as Nurse (uncredited)
1962
On the Beat
On the Beat as Outraged Hairdressers Customer (uncredited)
1959
1956