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Elisabeth Sladen

Bio: Elisabeth Claira Heath Sladen (1 February 1946 - 19 April 2011) was an English actress best known for her role as Sarah Jane Smith in the British television series Doctor Who. She was a regular cast member from 1973 to 1976, alongside both Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker, and reprised the role many times in subsequent decades, both on Doctor Who and its spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures
Born: Sun, Feb 01 1948
Birthplace: Liverpool, England, UK

Death: Mon, Apr 18 2011
Elisabeth Sladen is 63 years old
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Poster of Doctor Who: The Legend of Ruby Sunday & Empire of Death
Doctor Who: The Legend of Ruby Sunday & Empire of Death
Elisabeth Sladen would have been no older than
63 in Doctor Who: The Legend of Ruby Sunday & Empire of Death
as 'Sarah Jane Smith (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 21 2024
Poster of Talking Doctor Who
Talking Doctor Who
Elisabeth Sladen would have been no older than
63 in Talking Doctor Who
as 'Self / Sarah Jane Smith (archive footage)'.
Wed, Nov 01 2023
Poster of Our Sarah Jane – Elisabeth Sladen Tribute
Our Sarah Jane – Elisabeth Sladen Tribute
Elisabeth Sladen would have been no older than
63 in Our Sarah Jane – Elisabeth Sladen Tribute
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, May 04 2020
Poster of The Doctors: The Tom Baker Years
The Doctors: The Tom Baker Years
Elisabeth Sladen would have been no older than
63 in The Doctors: The Tom Baker Years
Mon, Sep 18 2017
Poster of Doctor Who: Clara and the TARDIS
Doctor Who: Clara and the TARDIS
Elisabeth Sladen would have been no older than
63 in Doctor Who: Clara and the TARDIS
as 'Sarah-Jane Smith (archive footage)'.
Tue, Sep 24 2013
Poster of Celebration: Doctor Who in 1983
Celebration: Doctor Who in 1983
Elisabeth Sladen was
60 in Celebration: Doctor Who in 1983
Mon, Mar 03 2008
Poster of David Tennant's Video Diary
David Tennant's Video Diary
Elisabeth Sladen was
59 in David Tennant's Video Diary
as 'Herself'.
Mon, Nov 05 2007
Poster of Hitler: The Comedy Years
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Elisabeth Sladen was
59 in Hitler: The Comedy Years
as 'Sarah Jane Smith (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 10 2007
Poster of The Sarah Jane Adventures: Invasion of the Bane
The Sarah Jane Adventures: Invasion of the Bane
Elisabeth Sladen was
58 in The Sarah Jane Adventures: Invasion of the Bane
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Built for War: The Sontaran Story
Built for War: The Sontaran Story
Elisabeth Sladen was
58 in Built for War: The Sontaran Story
Mon, Oct 09 2006
Poster of Serial Thrillers
Serial Thrillers
Elisabeth Sladen was
56 in Serial Thrillers
Mon, Mar 01 2004
Poster of The Story of Doctor Who
The Story of Doctor Who
Elisabeth Sladen was
55 in The Story of Doctor Who
Tue, Dec 30 2003
Poster of Chronotrip
Chronotrip
Elisabeth Sladen was
54 in Chronotrip
Fri, Feb 15 2002
Poster of K9 Unleashed
K9 Unleashed
Elisabeth Sladen was
52 in K9 Unleashed
Mon, Apr 10 2000
Poster of Myth Makers 50: Elisabeth Sladen
Myth Makers 50: Elisabeth Sladen
Elisabeth Sladen was
51 in Myth Makers 50: Elisabeth Sladen
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Adventures in Space and Time
Adventures in Space and Time
Elisabeth Sladen was
51 in Adventures in Space and Time
as 'Herself'.
Sat, Nov 13 1999
Poster of Who is Tom Baker? Unauthorised
Who is Tom Baker? Unauthorised
Elisabeth Sladen was
49 in Who is Tom Baker? Unauthorised
Sun, Jun 01 1997
Poster of Downtime
Downtime
Elisabeth Sladen was
47 in Downtime
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Fri, Feb 03 1995
Poster of The Making of Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans
The Making of Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans
Elisabeth Sladen was
46 in The Making of Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time
Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time
Elisabeth Sladen was
45 in Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Sat, Nov 27 1993
Poster of Doctor Who: The Five Doctors
Doctor Who: The Five Doctors
Elisabeth Sladen was
35 in Doctor Who: The Five Doctors
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Fri, Nov 25 1983
Poster of K-9 and Company: A Girl's Best Friend
K-9 and Company: A Girl's Best Friend
Elisabeth Sladen was
33 in K-9 and Company: A Girl's Best Friend
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Mon, Dec 28 1981
Poster of Doctor Who: Logopolis
Doctor Who: Logopolis
Elisabeth Sladen was
33 in Doctor Who: Logopolis
as 'Sarah Jane Smith (archive footage)'.
Sat, Mar 21 1981
Poster of Name for the Day
Name for the Day
Elisabeth Sladen was
32 in Name for the Day
as 'Jo'.
Tue, Dec 16 1980
Poster of Silver Dream Racer
Silver Dream Racer
Elisabeth Sladen was
32 in Silver Dream Racer
as 'Bank Secretary'.
Fri, Jun 13 1980
Poster of Betzi
Betzi
Elisabeth Sladen was
30 in Betzi
as 'Countess Bertrand'.
Sat, Sep 23 1978
Poster of Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear
Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear
Elisabeth Sladen was
28 in Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Sat, Oct 23 1976
Poster of Doctor Who: The Masque of Mandragora
Doctor Who: The Masque of Mandragora
Elisabeth Sladen was
28 in Doctor Who: The Masque of Mandragora
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Sat, Sep 25 1976
Poster of Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom
Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom
Elisabeth Sladen was
27 in Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Sat, Jan 31 1976
Poster of Doctor Who: The Brain of Morbius
Doctor Who: The Brain of Morbius
Elisabeth Sladen was
27 in Doctor Who: The Brain of Morbius
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Sat, Jan 24 1976
Poster of Doctor Who: The Android Invasion
Doctor Who: The Android Invasion
Elisabeth Sladen was
27 in Doctor Who: The Android Invasion
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Sat, Nov 22 1975
Poster of Doctor Who: Pyramids of Mars
Doctor Who: Pyramids of Mars
Elisabeth Sladen was
27 in Doctor Who: Pyramids of Mars
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Sat, Nov 15 1975
Poster of Doctor Who: Planet of Evil
Doctor Who: Planet of Evil
Elisabeth Sladen was
27 in Doctor Who: Planet of Evil
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Sat, Oct 18 1975
Poster of Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons
Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons
Elisabeth Sladen was
27 in Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Sat, Sep 20 1975
Poster of Doctor Who: Revenge of the Cybermen
Doctor Who: Revenge of the Cybermen
Elisabeth Sladen was
27 in Doctor Who: Revenge of the Cybermen
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Sat, May 10 1975
Poster of Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks
Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks
Elisabeth Sladen was
27 in Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Sat, Apr 12 1975
Poster of Doctor Who: The Sontaran Experiment
Doctor Who: The Sontaran Experiment
Elisabeth Sladen was
27 in Doctor Who: The Sontaran Experiment
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Sat, Mar 01 1975
Poster of Doctor Who: The Ark in Space
Doctor Who: The Ark in Space
Elisabeth Sladen was
27 in Doctor Who: The Ark in Space
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Sat, Feb 15 1975
Poster of Doctor Who: Robot
Doctor Who: Robot
Elisabeth Sladen was
26 in Doctor Who: Robot
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Sat, Jan 18 1975
Poster of Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders
Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders
Elisabeth Sladen was
26 in Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Sat, Jun 08 1974
Poster of Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon
Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon
Elisabeth Sladen was
26 in Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Sat, Apr 27 1974
Poster of Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks
Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks
Elisabeth Sladen was
26 in Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Sat, Mar 16 1974
Poster of Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs
Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs
Elisabeth Sladen was
26 in Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Sat, Feb 16 1974
Poster of Doctor Who: The Time Warrior
Doctor Who: The Time Warrior
Elisabeth Sladen was
25 in Doctor Who: The Time Warrior
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
Sat, Jan 05 1974
Poster of Ferry Cross the Mersey
Ferry Cross the Mersey
Elisabeth Sladen was
17 in Ferry Cross the Mersey
Wed, Feb 10 1965

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Tales of the Tardis
Tales of the Tardis
Elisabeth Sladen would have been no older than
63 in Tales of the Tardis
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 01 2023
Poster of Sarah Jane's Alien Files
Sarah Jane's Alien Files
Elisabeth Sladen was
62+ in Sarah Jane's Alien Files
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 11 2010
Poster of The National Television Awards Backstage Live
The National Television Awards Backstage Live
Elisabeth Sladen was
61+ in The National Television Awards Backstage Live
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 20 2010
Poster of Doctor Who Greatest Moments
Doctor Who Greatest Moments
Elisabeth Sladen was
61+ in Doctor Who Greatest Moments
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 20 2009
Poster of The Sarah Jane Adventures
The Sarah Jane Adventures
Elisabeth Sladen was
58+ in The Sarah Jane Adventures
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Sam & Mark's TMi Friday
Sam & Mark's TMi Friday
Elisabeth Sladen was
58+ in Sam & Mark's TMi Friday
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 2006
Poster of Totally Doctor Who
Totally Doctor Who
Elisabeth Sladen was
58+ in Totally Doctor Who
as 'Herself'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 13 2006
Poster of Doctor Who Confidential
Doctor Who Confidential
Elisabeth Sladen was
57+ in Doctor Who Confidential
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Elisabeth Sladen was
57+ in Doctor Who
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Peak Practice
Peak Practice
Elisabeth Sladen was
45+ in Peak Practice
as 'Dr. Pat Hewland'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 10 1993
Poster of GMTV
GMTV
Elisabeth Sladen was
44+ in GMTV
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Dempsey and Makepeace
Dempsey and Makepeace
Elisabeth Sladen was
36+ in Dempsey and Makepeace
as 'Mrs. Barrett'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 1985
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Elisabeth Sladen was
36+ in The Bill
as 'Mrs Preston'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Gulliver in Lilliput
Gulliver in Lilliput
Elisabeth Sladen was
33+ in Gulliver in Lilliput
as 'Lady Flimnap'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 03 1982
Poster of K-9 and Company
K-9 and Company
Elisabeth Sladen was
33+ in K-9 and Company
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 28 1981
Poster of Take My Wife
Take My Wife
Elisabeth Sladen was
30+ in Take My Wife
as 'Josie Hall'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 17 1979
Poster of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Elisabeth Sladen was
25+ in Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 15 1973
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Elisabeth Sladen was
22+ in Play for Today
as 'Jo'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Doomwatch
Doomwatch
Elisabeth Sladen was
22+ in Doomwatch
as 'Sarah Collins'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 09 1970
Poster of Public Eye
Public Eye
Elisabeth Sladen was
16+ in Public Eye
as 'Policewoman'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 23 1965
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Elisabeth Sladen was
15+ in Doctor Who
as 'Sarah Jane Smith'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of Coronation Street
Coronation Street
Elisabeth Sladen was
12+ in Coronation Street
as 'Anita Reynolds'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 09 1960