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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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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Enola Holmes
Enola Holmes
Frances de la Tour was 76 in Enola Holmes as 'The Dowager'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 23 2020
Poster of Dolittle
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
Mr. Holmes
Frances de la Tour was 70 in Mr. Holmes as 'Madame Schirmer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 2015
Poster of Survivor
Survivor
Frances de la Tour was 70 in Survivor as 'Sally'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 21 2015
Poster of Into the Woods
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
Hugo
Frances de la Tour was 67 in Hugo as 'Madame Emilie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 2011
Poster of The Nutcracker
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
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
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
Bejewelled
Frances de la Tour was 46 in Bejewelled as 'Beatrice'.
Movie Released: 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'.
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
Skirmishes
Frances de la Tour was 37 in Skirmishes as 'Jean'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 27 1982
Poster of Rising Damp
Rising Damp
Frances de la Tour was 35 in Rising Damp as 'Miss Jones'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 03 1980
Poster of Wombling Free
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
All Good Men
Frances de la Tour was 29 in All Good Men
Movie Released: 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'.
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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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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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