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Penelope Wilton

Bio: Penelope Wilton (b. 1946) is a common name in British Theatre for which she has been nominated for the Laurence Oliver Award several times
Born: Mon, Jun 03 1946
Birthplace: Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
Penelope Wilton is 78 years old
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Poster of Downton Abbey 3
Downton Abbey 3
Penelope Wilton will be 79 in Downton Abbey 3 as 'Isobel Crawley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 10 2025
Poster of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Penelope Wilton was 76 in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry as 'Maureen Fry'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 27 2023
Poster of Judi Dench: Our National Treasure
Judi Dench: Our National Treasure
Penelope Wilton was 76 in Judi Dench: Our National Treasure as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 2022
Poster of Downton Abbey: A New Era
Downton Abbey: A New Era
Penelope Wilton was 75 in Downton Abbey: A New Era as 'Isobel Merton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 27 2022
Poster of Operation Mincemeat
Operation Mincemeat
Penelope Wilton was 75 in Operation Mincemeat as 'Hester Leggett'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 2022
Poster of Eternal Beauty
Eternal Beauty
Penelope Wilton was 74 in Eternal Beauty as 'Vivian'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 2020
Poster of Summerland
Summerland
Penelope Wilton was 74 in Summerland as 'Older Alice'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 2020
Poster of Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey
Penelope Wilton was 73 in Downton Abbey as 'Isobel Merton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 2019
Poster of Zoo
Zoo
Penelope Wilton was 72 in Zoo as 'Denise Austin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 2018
Poster of The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society
The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society
Penelope Wilton was 71 in The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society as 'Amelia Maugery'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 2018
Poster of Brexit Shorts: The End
Brexit Shorts: The End
Penelope Wilton was 71 in Brexit Shorts: The End as 'Helen'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 26 2017
Poster of The BFG
The BFG
Penelope Wilton was 69 in The BFG as 'The Queen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 2016
Poster of All the World's a Screen: Shakespeare on Film
All the World's a Screen: Shakespeare on Film
Penelope Wilton was 69 in All the World's a Screen: Shakespeare on Film as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 24 2016
Poster of The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Penelope Wilton was 68 in The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel as 'Jean Ainslie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 26 2015
Poster of National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage
National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage
Penelope Wilton was 67 in National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage as 'Delia'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 2013
Poster of Belle
Belle
Penelope Wilton was 66 in Belle as 'Lady Mary Murray'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 2013
Poster of The Girl
The Girl
Penelope Wilton was 66 in The Girl as 'Peggy Robertson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 22 2012
Poster of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Penelope Wilton was 65 in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel as 'Jean Ainslie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 23 2012
Poster of Harold Pinter: A Celebration
Harold Pinter: A Celebration
Penelope Wilton was 63 in Harold Pinter: A Celebration as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 24 2010
Poster of Margot
Margot
Penelope Wilton was 63 in Margot as 'B.Q.'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 2009
Poster of Half Broken Things
Half Broken Things
Penelope Wilton was 61 in Half Broken Things as 'Jean'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 28 2007
Poster of Celebration
Celebration
Penelope Wilton was 60 in Celebration as 'Julie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 26 2007
Poster of The History Boys
The History Boys
Penelope Wilton was 60 in The History Boys as 'Mrs. Bibby'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 02 2006
Poster of Match Point
Match Point
Penelope Wilton was 59 in Match Point as 'Eleanor Hewett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 2005
Poster of Pride & Prejudice
Pride & Prejudice
Penelope Wilton was 59 in Pride & Prejudice as 'Mrs. Gardiner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 2005
Poster of Falling
Falling
Penelope Wilton was 58 in Falling as 'Daisy Langrish'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 06 2005
Poster of Shaun of the Dead
Shaun of the Dead
Penelope Wilton was 57 in Shaun of the Dead as 'Barbara'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 2004
Poster of Calendar Girls
Calendar Girls
Penelope Wilton was 57 in Calendar Girls as 'Ruth'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 02 2003
Poster of Lucky Jim
Lucky Jim
Penelope Wilton was 56 in Lucky Jim as 'Celia Welch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 2003
Poster of Iris
Iris
Penelope Wilton was 55 in Iris as 'Janet Stone'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 2001
Poster of Victoria & Albert
Victoria & Albert
Penelope Wilton was 55 in Victoria & Albert as 'Princess Mary Louise Victoria'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 26 2001
Poster of The Whistle-Blower
The Whistle-Blower
Penelope Wilton was 54 in The Whistle-Blower as 'Heather Graham'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 14 2001
Poster of Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Penelope Wilton was 54 in Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings as 'Mrs. Cratchit'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2000
Poster of Rockaby
Rockaby
Penelope Wilton was 53 in Rockaby as 'Old Woman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Tom's Midnight Garden
Tom's Midnight Garden
Penelope Wilton was 53 in Tom's Midnight Garden as 'Aunt Melbourne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 02 1999
Poster of The Strange Case of Delfina Potocka
The Strange Case of Delfina Potocka
Penelope Wilton was 52 in The Strange Case of Delfina Potocka as 'Delfina / Paulina'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Alice Through the Looking Glass
Alice Through the Looking Glass
Penelope Wilton was 52 in Alice Through the Looking Glass as 'White Queen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1998
Poster of Talking Heads 2
Talking Heads 2
Penelope Wilton was 52 in Talking Heads 2
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 06 1998
Poster of Landscape
Landscape
Penelope Wilton was 49 in Landscape as 'Beth'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 1995
Poster of Carrington
Carrington
Penelope Wilton was 48 in Carrington as 'Lady Ottoline Morrell'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 25 1995
Poster of The Deep Blue Sea
The Deep Blue Sea
Penelope Wilton was 48 in The Deep Blue Sea as 'Hester Collyer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 1994
Poster of The Secret Rapture
The Secret Rapture
Penelope Wilton was 47 in The Secret Rapture as 'Marion French'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of Blame It on the Bellboy
Blame It on the Bellboy
Penelope Wilton was 45 in Blame It on the Bellboy as 'Patricia Fulford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 1992
Poster of Cry Freedom
Cry Freedom
Penelope Wilton was 41 in Cry Freedom as 'Wendy Woods'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1987
Poster of Clockwise
Clockwise
Penelope Wilton was 39 in Clockwise as 'Pat Garden'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1986
Poster of Laughterhouse
Laughterhouse
Penelope Wilton was 38 in Laughterhouse as 'Alice Singleton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1984
Poster of The Tale of Beatrix Potter
The Tale of Beatrix Potter
Penelope Wilton was 36 in The Tale of Beatrix Potter as 'Beatrix Potter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of King Lear
King Lear
Penelope Wilton was 36 in King Lear as 'Regan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 19 1982
Poster of Country
Country
Penelope Wilton was 35 in Country as 'Virginia Carlion'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 20 1981
Poster of Othello
Othello
Penelope Wilton was 35 in Othello as 'Desdemona'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 04 1981
Poster of The French Lieutenant's Woman
The French Lieutenant's Woman
Penelope Wilton was 35 in The French Lieutenant's Woman as 'Sonia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1981
Poster of Pasmore
Pasmore
Penelope Wilton was 34 in Pasmore as 'Helen'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 21 1980
Poster of Able's Will
Able's Will
Penelope Wilton was 31 in Able's Will as 'Journalist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 05 1977
Poster of Joseph Andrews
Joseph Andrews
Penelope Wilton was 30 in Joseph Andrews as 'Mrs. Wilton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 09 1977
Poster of King Lear
King Lear
Penelope Wilton was 28 in King Lear as 'Regan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 23 1975
Poster of Mrs. Warren's Profession
Mrs. Warren's Profession
Penelope Wilton was 26 in Mrs. Warren's Profession as 'Vivie Warren'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 1972
Poster of Visitation
Visitation
Penelope Wilton will be 78+ in Visitation
Movie Released: Unreleased

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 Dead Hot
Dead Hot
Penelope Wilton was 77+ in Dead Hot as 'Francine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 01 2024
Poster of Murder Is Easy
Murder Is Easy
Penelope Wilton was 77+ in Murder Is Easy as 'Miss Pinkerton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 27 2023
Poster of After Life
After Life
Penelope Wilton was 72+ in After Life as 'Anne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 08 2019
Poster of Brief Encounters
Brief Encounters
Penelope Wilton was 70+ in Brief Encounters as 'Pauline'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 04 2016
Poster of South Riding
South Riding
Penelope Wilton was 64+ in South Riding as 'Mrs Beddows'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 20 2011
Poster of Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey
Penelope Wilton was 64+ in Downton Abbey as 'Isobel Merton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 2010
Poster of The Passion
The Passion
Penelope Wilton was 61+ in The Passion as 'Mary'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 16 2008
Poster of Five Days
Five Days
Penelope Wilton was 60+ in Five Days as 'Barbara Poole'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 23 2007
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Penelope Wilton was 58+ in Doctor Who as ', Harriet Jones'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Comedy Connections
Comedy Connections
Penelope Wilton was 57+ in Comedy Connections
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 09 2003
Poster of Bob & Rose
Bob & Rose
Penelope Wilton was 55+ in Bob & Rose as 'Monica Gossage'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 2001
Poster of Wives and Daughters
Wives and Daughters
Penelope Wilton was 53+ in Wives and Daughters as 'Mrs. Hamley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 28 1999
Poster of Kavanagh Q.C.
Kavanagh Q.C.
Penelope Wilton was 48+ in Kavanagh Q.C. as 'Barbara Watkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 03 1995
Poster of The Return of the Borrowers
The Return of the Borrowers
Penelope Wilton was 47+ in The Return of the Borrowers as 'Homily'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of The Borrowers
The Borrowers
Penelope Wilton was 46+ in The Borrowers as 'Homily'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 08 1992
Poster of Screaming
Screaming
Penelope Wilton was 45+ in Screaming
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 15 1992
Poster of Performance
Performance
Penelope Wilton was 44+ in Performance as 'Beth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 22 1991
Poster of Talking Heads
Talking Heads
Penelope Wilton was 41+ in Talking Heads as 'Rosemary'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 19 1988
Poster of C.A.T.S. Eyes
C.A.T.S. Eyes
Penelope Wilton was 38+ in C.A.T.S. Eyes
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 12 1985
Poster of Ever Decreasing Circles
Ever Decreasing Circles
Penelope Wilton was 37+ in Ever Decreasing Circles
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 29 1984
Poster of The Tale of Beatrix Potter
The Tale of Beatrix Potter
Penelope Wilton was 36+ in The Tale of Beatrix Potter as 'Beatrix Potter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 1982
Poster of The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
Penelope Wilton was 32+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Penelope Wilton was 31+ in An Audience with... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of The Norman Conquests
The Norman Conquests
Penelope Wilton was 31+ in The Norman Conquests as 'Annie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1977
Poster of Arena
Arena
Penelope Wilton was 29+ in Arena as 'Self - Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1975
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Penelope Wilton was 24+ in Play for Today as 'Virginia Carlion'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970