Portrait of Frances de la Tour

Frances de la Tour

Bio: Frances de la Tour is an English television, stage and film actress, known for her role as Miss Ruth Jones in the television sitcom "Rising Damp" from 1974 until 1978; Madame Olympe Maxime in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" (2005) and "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1" (2010) and Mrs. Lintott in Alan Bennett's "The History Boys"
Born: Sun, Jul 30 1944
Birthplace: Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Frances de la Tour is 80 years old
External Links
IMDb logo
Sort by Popularity
Scroll to TV Credits
Acting Roles
Crew Roles

Movies (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Poster of Enola Holmes
Enola Holmes
Frances de la Tour was
76 in Enola Holmes
as 'The Dowager'.
Wed, Sep 23 2020
Poster of Dolittle
Dolittle
Frances de la Tour was
75 in Dolittle
as 'Dragon (voice)'.
Thu, Jan 02 2020
Poster of The Highway Rat
The Highway Rat
Frances de la Tour was
74 in The Highway Rat
as 'The Rabbit (voice)'.
Wed, Oct 10 2018
Poster of Alice Through the Looking Glass
Alice Through the Looking Glass
Frances de la Tour was
71 in Alice Through the Looking Glass
as 'Aunt Imogene (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 25 2016
Poster of The Lady in the Van
The Lady in the Van
Frances de la Tour was
71 in The Lady in the Van
as 'Ursula Vaughan Williams'.
Fri, Oct 30 2015
Poster of Miss You Already
Miss You Already
Frances de la Tour was
71 in Miss You Already
as 'Jill the Wigmaker'.
Sat, Sep 12 2015
Poster of Mr. Holmes
Mr. Holmes
Frances de la Tour was
70 in Mr. Holmes
as 'Madame Schirmer'.
Fri, Jun 19 2015
Poster of Survivor
Survivor
Frances de la Tour was
70 in Survivor
as 'Sally'.
Thu, May 21 2015
Poster of Into the Woods
Into the Woods
Frances de la Tour was
70 in Into the Woods
as 'Giant'.
Wed, Dec 24 2014
Poster of National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage
National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage
Frances de la Tour was
69 in National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage
as 'Kay'.
Sat, Nov 02 2013
Poster of Trap for Cinderella
Trap for Cinderella
Frances de la Tour was
68 in Trap for Cinderella
as 'Aunt Elinor'.
Fri, Jul 12 2013
Poster of National Theatre Live: People
National Theatre Live: People
Frances de la Tour was
68 in National Theatre Live: People
as 'Dorothy Stacpoole'.
Thu, Mar 21 2013
Poster of Suspension of Disbelief
Suspension of Disbelief
Frances de la Tour was
68 in Suspension of Disbelief
as 'Nesta'.
Thu, Nov 01 2012
Poster of Private Peaceful
Private Peaceful
Frances de la Tour was
68 in Private Peaceful
as 'Grandma Wolf'.
Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of Shoot the Moon: The Making of 'Hugo'
Shoot the Moon: The Making of 'Hugo'
Frances de la Tour was
67 in Shoot the Moon: The Making of 'Hugo'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 28 2012
Poster of Hugo
Hugo
Frances de la Tour was
67 in Hugo
as 'Madame Emilie'.
Tue, Nov 22 2011
Poster of The Nutcracker: The Untold Story
The Nutcracker: The Untold Story
Frances de la Tour was
66 in The Nutcracker: The Untold Story
as 'The Rat Queen / Frau Eva'.
Wed, Nov 24 2010
Poster of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Frances de la Tour was
66 in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
as 'Olympe Maxime'.
Wed, Nov 17 2010
Poster of National Theatre Live: The Habit of Art
National Theatre Live: The Habit of Art
Frances de la Tour was
65 in National Theatre Live: The Habit of Art
as 'Kay'.
Thu, Apr 22 2010
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Frances de la Tour was
65 in Alice in Wonderland
as 'Aunt Imogene'.
Wed, Mar 03 2010
Poster of The Book of Eli
The Book of Eli
Frances de la Tour was
65 in The Book of Eli
as 'Martha'.
Thu, Jan 14 2010
Poster of The History Boys
The History Boys
Frances de la Tour was
62 in The History Boys
as 'Mrs. Lintott'.
Mon, Oct 02 2006
Poster of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Frances de la Tour was
61 in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
as 'Madame Olympe Maxime'.
Wed, Nov 16 2005
Poster of Love Actually
Love Actually
Frances de la Tour was
59 in Love Actually
as 'Lesbian Lover (uncredited)'.
Sun, Sep 07 2003
Poster of The Cherry Orchard
The Cherry Orchard
Frances de la Tour was
54 in The Cherry Orchard
as 'Charlotte Ivanovna'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Genghis Cohn
Genghis Cohn
Frances de la Tour was
49 in Genghis Cohn
as 'Dr. Helga Feuchtwanger, Psychiatrist'.
Wed, Mar 02 1994
Poster of Bejewelled
Bejewelled
Frances de la Tour was
46 in Bejewelled
as 'Beatrice'.
Sun, Jan 20 1991
Poster of Strike It Rich
Strike It Rich
Frances de la Tour was
45 in Strike It Rich
as 'Mrs de Vere'.
Fri, Jan 26 1990
Poster of Murder with Mirrors
Murder with Mirrors
Frances de la Tour was
40 in Murder with Mirrors
as 'Miss Bellaver'.
Wed, Feb 20 1985
Poster of Skirmishes
Skirmishes
Frances de la Tour was
37 in Skirmishes
as 'Jean'.
Tue, Jul 27 1982
Poster of Rising Damp
Rising Damp
Frances de la Tour was
35 in Rising Damp
as 'Miss Jones'.
Sat, May 03 1980
Poster of Wombling Free
Wombling Free
Frances de la Tour was
33 in Wombling Free
as 'Julia Frogmorton'.
Sat, Dec 31 1977
Poster of Housewives' Choice
Housewives' Choice
Frances de la Tour was
32 in Housewives' Choice
as 'Marcia'.
Tue, Oct 19 1976
Poster of To the Devil a Daughter
To the Devil a Daughter
Frances de la Tour was
31 in To the Devil a Daughter
as 'Salvation Army Major'.
Thu, Mar 04 1976
Poster of All Good Men
All Good Men
Frances de la Tour was
29 in All Good Men
Thu, Jan 31 1974
Poster of Our Miss Fred
Our Miss Fred
Frances de la Tour was
28 in Our Miss Fred
as 'Miss Lockhart'.
Thu, Dec 14 1972
Poster of Right to Work March
Right to Work March
Frances de la Tour was
28 in Right to Work March
as 'Elizabeth I'.
Thu, Oct 19 1972
Poster of Every Home Should Have One
Every Home Should Have One
Frances de la Tour was
25 in Every Home Should Have One
as 'Maud Crape'.
Thu, Mar 05 1970

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
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 The Prince
The Prince
Frances de la Tour was
76+ in The Prince
as 'Queen Elizabeth (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 29 2021
Poster of Professor T
Professor T
Frances de la Tour was
76+ in Professor T
as 'Adelaide Tempest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 03 2021
Poster of Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair
Frances de la Tour was
74+ in Vanity Fair
as 'Lady Matilda Crawley'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 02 2018
Poster of Man in an Orange Shirt
Man in an Orange Shirt
Frances de la Tour was
73+ in Man in an Orange Shirt
as 'Mrs. March'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 31 2017
Poster of The Collection
The Collection
Frances de la Tour was
72+ in The Collection
as 'Yvette Sabine'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 02 2016
Poster of Outlander
Outlander
Frances de la Tour was
70+ in Outlander
as 'Mother Hildegarde'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 09 2014
Poster of Big School
Big School
Frances de la Tour was
69+ in Big School
as 'Ms Baron'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 16 2013
Poster of Vicious
Vicious
Frances de la Tour was
68+ in Vicious
as 'Violet Crosby'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 29 2013
Poster of Sensitive Skin
Sensitive Skin
Frances de la Tour was
61+ in Sensitive Skin
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 10 2005
Poster of Agatha Christie's Marple
Agatha Christie's Marple
Frances de la Tour was
60+ in Agatha Christie's Marple
as 'Mrs. Maud Dane Calthrop'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2004
Poster of Who Do You Think You Are?
Who Do You Think You Are?
Frances de la Tour was
60+ in Who Do You Think You Are?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 12 2004
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
Frances de la Tour was
59+ in New Tricks
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of What's Your Problem?
What's Your Problem?
Frances de la Tour was
58+ in What's Your Problem?
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 2002
Poster of Born and Bred
Born and Bred
Frances de la Tour was
57+ in Born and Bred
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 21 2002
Poster of Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
Frances de la Tour was
56+ in Waking the Dead
as 'Alice Taylor-Garnett'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 18 2001
Poster of The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
Frances de la Tour was
53+ in The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
as 'Aunt Western'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1997
Poster of Cold Lazarus
Cold Lazarus
Frances de la Tour was
51+ in Cold Lazarus
as 'Emma Porlock'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 26 1996
Poster of Downwardly Mobile
Downwardly Mobile
Frances de la Tour was
49+ in Downwardly Mobile
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 21 1994
Poster of Every Silver Lining
Every Silver Lining
Frances de la Tour was
48+ in Every Silver Lining
First Air Date
Thu, May 27 1993
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Frances de la Tour was
47+ in Heartbeat
as 'Tessa'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Stay Lucky
Stay Lucky
Frances de la Tour was
45+ in Stay Lucky
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 08 1989
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Frances de la Tour was
44+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot
as 'Salome Otterbourne'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of Kind of Living
Kind of Living
Frances de la Tour was
43+ in Kind of Living
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 19 1988
Poster of Unnatural Causes
Unnatural Causes
Frances de la Tour was
42+ in Unnatural Causes
as 'Marcia'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 08 1986
Poster of The Bounder
The Bounder
Frances de la Tour was
37+ in The Bounder
as 'Celia'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 16 1982
Poster of Flickers
Flickers
Frances de la Tour was
36+ in Flickers
as 'Maud Cole'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 1980
Poster of The Galton & Simpson Playhouse
The Galton & Simpson Playhouse
Frances de la Tour was
32+ in The Galton & Simpson Playhouse
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 17 1977
Poster of Rising Damp
Rising Damp
Frances de la Tour was
30+ in Rising Damp
as 'Ruth'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 02 1974
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Frances de la Tour was
26+ in Play for Today
as 'Marcia, Maria Waite'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970