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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

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Poster of Enola Holmes

Frances de la Tour was 76 in Enola Holmes as 'The Dowager'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 23 2020

Poster of Dolittle

Frances de la Tour was 75 in Dolittle as 'Dragon (voice)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 2015

Poster of Mr. Holmes

Frances de la Tour was 70 in Mr. Holmes as 'Madame Schirmer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 2015

Poster of Survivor

Frances de la Tour was 70 in Survivor as 'Sally'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 21 2015

Poster of Into the Woods

Frances de la Tour was 70 in Into the Woods as 'Giant'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 21 2013

Poster of Suspension of Disbelief

Suspension of Disbelief

Frances de la Tour was 68 in Suspension of Disbelief as 'Nesta'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 2012

Poster of Private Peaceful

Private Peaceful

Frances de la Tour was 68 in Private Peaceful as 'Grandma Wolf'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 28 2012

Poster of Hugo

Frances de la Tour was 67 in Hugo as 'Madame Emilie'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 2011

Poster of The Nutcracker

Frances de la Tour was 66 in The Nutcracker as 'The Rat Queen / Frau Eva'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 16 2005

Poster of Love Actually

Frances de la Tour was 59 in Love Actually as 'Lesbian Lover (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999

Poster of Genghis Cohn

Frances de la Tour was 49 in Genghis Cohn as 'Dr. Helga Feuchtwanger, Psychiatrist'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 09 1993

Poster of Bejewelled

Frances de la Tour was 46 in Bejewelled as 'Beatrice'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 20 1991

Poster of Strike It Rich

Frances de la Tour was 45 in Strike It Rich as 'Mrs de Vere'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 20 1985

Poster of Skirmishes

Frances de la Tour was 37 in Skirmishes as 'Jean'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 27 1982

Poster of Rising Damp

Frances de la Tour was 35 in Rising Damp as 'Miss Jones'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 03 1980

Poster of Wombling Free

Frances de la Tour was 33 in Wombling Free as 'Julia Frogmorton'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1977

Poster of Housewives' Choice

Housewives' Choice

Frances de la Tour was 32 in Housewives' Choice as 'Marcia'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 04 1976

Poster of All Good Men

Frances de la Tour was 29 in All Good Men

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 31 1974

Poster of Our Miss Fred

Frances de la Tour was 28 in Our Miss Fred as 'Miss Lockhart'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 05 1970

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Prince

Frances de la Tour was 76+ in The Prince as 'Queen Elizabeth (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 29 2021

Poster of Professor T

Frances de la Tour was 76+ in Professor T as 'Adelaide Tempest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 03 2021

Poster of Vanity Fair

Frances de la Tour was 74+ in Vanity Fair as 'Lady Matilda Crawley'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 31 2017

Poster of The Collection

Frances de la Tour was 72+ in The Collection as 'Yvette Sabine'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 02 2016

Poster of Outlander

Frances de la Tour was 70+ in Outlander as 'Mother Hildegarde'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 09 2014

Poster of Big School

Frances de la Tour was 69+ in Big School as 'Ms Baron'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 16 2013

Poster of Vicious

Frances de la Tour was 68+ in Vicious as 'Violet Crosby'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 29 2013

Poster of Sensitive Skin

Frances de la Tour was 61+ in Sensitive Skin

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 12 2004

Poster of New Tricks

Frances de la Tour was 59+ in New Tricks

TV Show Released: 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?

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 2002

Poster of Born and Bred

Frances de la Tour was 57+ in Born and Bred

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1997

Poster of Cold Lazarus

Frances de la Tour was 51+ in Cold Lazarus as 'Emma Porlock'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 26 1996

Poster of Downwardly Mobile

Downwardly Mobile

Frances de la Tour was 49+ in Downwardly Mobile

TV Show Released: 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

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 27 1993

Poster of Heartbeat

Frances de la Tour was 47+ in Heartbeat as 'Tessa'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992

Poster of Stay Lucky

Frances de la Tour was 45+ in Stay Lucky

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989

Poster of Kind of Living

Frances de la Tour was 43+ in Kind of Living

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 19 1988

Poster of Unnatural Causes

Unnatural Causes

Frances de la Tour was 42+ in Unnatural Causes as 'Marcia'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 08 1986

Poster of The Bounder

Frances de la Tour was 37+ in The Bounder as 'Celia'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 16 1982

Poster of Flickers

Frances de la Tour was 36+ in Flickers as 'Maud Cole'.

TV Show Released: 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

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 17 1977

Poster of Rising Damp

Frances de la Tour was 30+ in Rising Damp as 'Ruth'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 02 1974

Poster of Play for Today

Frances de la Tour was 26+ in Play for Today as 'Marcia, Maria Waite'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970