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Josephine Tewson

Bio: Josephine Ann Tewson (26 February 1931 - 18 August 2022) was a British stage and television character actress. She is best known for her roles in popular and long-running British television sitcoms, such as Elizabeth "Liz" Warden, one of the long-suffering neighbours of Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances (1990–95), and Miss Davenport in Last of the Summer Wine (2003–10)
Born: Thu, Feb 26 1931
Birthplace: Hampstead, London, England, UK

Death: Thu, Aug 18 2022
Josephine Tewson is 91 years old
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Poster of The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
Josephine Tewson was 81 in The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 24 2012
Poster of The Mumbo Jumbo
The Mumbo Jumbo
Josephine Tewson was 69 in The Mumbo Jumbo as 'Miss Hodges'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 24 2000
Poster of The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket
The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket
Josephine Tewson was 66 in The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket as 'Elizabeth Warden'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 20 1997
Poster of Wilt
Wilt
Josephine Tewson was 58 in Wilt as 'Miss Leuchars'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1989
Poster of The Caucasian Chalk Circle
The Caucasian Chalk Circle
Josephine Tewson was 53 in The Caucasian Chalk Circle as 'Peasant Woman/Older Lady/Mother in Law'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Gabrielle and the Doodleman
Gabrielle and the Doodleman
Josephine Tewson was 52 in Gabrielle and the Doodleman as 'Mrs. Briggs / Fairy Godmother'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Josephine Tewson was 47 in The Hound of the Baskervilles as 'Nun'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1978
Poster of The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It
The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It
Josephine Tewson was 46 in The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It as 'Miss Hoskins'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 18 1977
Poster of A Coffin for the Bride
A Coffin for the Bride
Josephine Tewson was 43 in A Coffin for the Bride as 'Yvonne'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1974
Poster of Elementary, My Dear Watson
Elementary, My Dear Watson
Josephine Tewson was 41 in Elementary, My Dear Watson as 'Lady Cynthia'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 18 1973
Poster of The Troublesome Double
The Troublesome Double
Josephine Tewson was 35 in The Troublesome Double as 'Mrs. Wentworth'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967

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 Lewis
Lewis
Josephine Tewson was 75+ in Lewis as 'Hazel O'Brien'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 2007
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Josephine Tewson was 66+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Samantha Johnstone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Josephine Tewson was 61+ in Heartbeat
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Keeping Up Appearances
Keeping Up Appearances
Josephine Tewson was 59+ in Keeping Up Appearances as 'Elizabeth 'Liz' Warden'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1990
Poster of Clarence
Clarence
Josephine Tewson was 56+ in Clarence as 'Jane Travers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 04 1988
Poster of Rude Health
Rude Health
Josephine Tewson was 56+ in Rude Health
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 16 1987
Poster of Terry and June
Terry and June
Josephine Tewson was 48+ in Terry and June as 'Brenda, Mrs Robins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1979
Poster of Shelley
Shelley
Josephine Tewson was 48+ in Shelley
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 12 1979
Poster of Odd Man Out
Odd Man Out
Josephine Tewson was 46+ in Odd Man Out
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 27 1977
Poster of No Appointment Necessary
No Appointment Necessary
Josephine Tewson was 46+ in No Appointment Necessary
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 10 1977
Poster of Tell Tarby
Tell Tarby
Josephine Tewson was 42+ in Tell Tarby
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1973
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Josephine Tewson was 42+ in Thriller as 'Yvonne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 14 1973
Poster of Whoops Baghdad
Whoops Baghdad
Josephine Tewson was 41+ in Whoops Baghdad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 25 1973
Poster of Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
Josephine Tewson was 41+ in Last of the Summer Wine as 'Miss Davenport'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1973
Poster of His Lordship Entertains
His Lordship Entertains
Josephine Tewson was 41+ in His Lordship Entertains
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 05 1972
Poster of The Two Ronnies
The Two Ronnies
Josephine Tewson was 40+ in The Two Ronnies as 'Cynthia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 10 1971
Poster of Coppers End
Coppers End
Josephine Tewson was 39+ in Coppers End
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 19 1971
Poster of Six Dates with Barker
Six Dates with Barker
Josephine Tewson was 39+ in Six Dates with Barker
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 1971
Poster of Hark at Barker
Hark at Barker
Josephine Tewson was 38+ in Hark at Barker
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 11 1969
Poster of The Champions
The Champions
Josephine Tewson was 37+ in The Champions as 'Hotel Switchboard Operator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
Josephine Tewson was 28+ in No Hiding Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959