Dinah Sheridan was a British actress who appeared in over 40 films throughout her career. She began her acting career in the 1930s, appearing in small roles in British films such as “The Ghost Camera” and “The Love Race.” She gained fame in the 1940s and 1950s with her performances in “The Next of Kin” and “The Adventure of the Yellow Room.”
In 1947, she starred in the film “The Reluctant Widow,” which was a box office success. This was followed by a string of popular films such as “Genevieve” (1953), “The Railway Children” (1970) and “The Yellow Rolls-Royce” (1964). In addition to her film work, Sheridan also appeared in numerous stage productions, including “The Importance of Being Earnest” and “The Winslow Boy.” She was also a regular performer on British television, appearing in shows such as “The Adventures of Robin Hood” and “The Saint.” Despite her success in acting, Sheridan was also known for her philanthropy and her work with various charities.
Jonathan Creek – Miracle in Crooked Lane (1999) – Kathleen Gilmore
All Night Long (1994) – Clare
Lovejoy – The Prague Sun (1992) – Dotty Mayhew
Keeping Up Appearances – Hyacinth Tees Off (1991) – The hotel guest
Don’t Wait Up – (1983 – 1990) – Angela Latimer
The Winning Streak (1985) – Frances Savage
Doctor Who – The Five Doctors (1983) – Chancellor Flavia
All for Love – Fireworks for Elspeth (1983)
The Mirror Crack’d (1980) – Lady Amanda Ridgeley
Hammer House of Horror – The Thirteenth Reunion (1980) – Gwen Cox
The Swish of the Curtain (1980) – Roma Seymore
Sykes – The Insurance Money (1979)
Loyalties (1976) – Lady Adela
An Ideal Husband (1969) – Lady Chiltern
Village Hall – Silver Threads (1975) – Mrs Isobel Hope
Marked Personal (1974) – Rosemary Forbes
Crown Court – 30,000 Pieces of Silver (1974) – Mrs Harper Frost
Zodiac – Saturn’s Rewards (1974) – Susan Meade
Ooh La La! – Caught in the Act (1973) – Raymonde Chandebise
Seasons of the Year – The Three Graces (1971) – Mama
Play for Today – Alma Mater (1971) – Matron
The Railway Children (1970) – Mrs. Waterbury
An Ideal Husband (1969) – Lady Chiltern
Armchair Theatre – The Contact (1968)
Genevieve (1953) – Wendy McKim
Appointment in London (1953) – Eve Canyon
The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan (1953) – Grace Marston
The Sound Barrier (1952) – Jess Peel
Where No Vultures Fly a.k.a Ivory Hunters (1951) – Mary Payton
Blackout (1950) – Patricia Dale
No Trace (1950) – Linda
Paul Temple’s Triumph (1950) – Steve Temple
Dark Secret (1949) – Valerie Merryman
The Huggetts Abroad (1949) – Jane Huggett
Calling Paul Temple (1948) – Steve Temple
The Story of Shirley Yorke (1948) – Shirly Yorke
The Hills of Donegal (1947) – Eileen Hannay
Murder in Reverse (1945) – Jill Masterick
29 Acacia Avenue (1945) – Pepper
For You Alone (1945) – Stella White
Get Cracking (1943) – Mary Pemberton
Salute John Citizen (1942) – Evie
Full Speed Ahead (1940) – Joan Barrymore
Irish and Proud of It (1938) – Moira Flaherty
Merely Mr. Hawkins (1938) – Betty Hawkins
Father Steps Out (1937) – Helen Hardcastle
Behind Your Back (1937) – Kitty Hugon
Landslide (1937) – Dinah Shaw