Portrait of Ursula Howells

Ursula Howells

Bio: Howells was born in London, the daughter of composer Herbert Howells, and was educated at St Paul's Girls' School, where her father worked as Director of Music. She made her first stage appearance at Dundee in 1939, in John Drinkwater's Bird in Hand, then moved to Oxford in 1942 and three years later made her London debut at the Embassy Theatre, Swiss Cottage
Born: Sun, Sep 17 1922
Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, England, UK

Death: Sun, Oct 16 2005
Ursula Howells is 83 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of A Rather English Marriage
A Rather English Marriage
Ursula Howells was 76 in A Rather English Marriage as 'Mary'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 1998
Poster of The Tichborne Claimant
The Tichborne Claimant
Ursula Howells was 75 in The Tichborne Claimant as 'Lady Doughty'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1998
Poster of A Pinch of Snuff
A Pinch of Snuff
Ursula Howells was 71 in A Pinch of Snuff as 'Alice Andover'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 09 1994
Poster of Time After Time
Time After Time
Ursula Howells was 63 in Time After Time as 'May Swift'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 26 1986
Poster of The Cold Room
The Cold Room
Ursula Howells was 61 in The Cold Room as 'Headmistress'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 24 1984
Poster of The Enigma
The Enigma
Ursula Howells was 57 in The Enigma as 'Mrs Fielding'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 09 1980
Poster of Gentle Folk
Gentle Folk
Ursula Howells was 57 in Gentle Folk as 'Mrs Menant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 19 1980
Poster of When the Actors Come
When the Actors Come
Ursula Howells was 55 in When the Actors Come as 'Barbara Karolina'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 03 1978
Poster of Little Fears
Little Fears
Ursula Howells was 51 in Little Fears as 'The Older Woman'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 14 1974
Poster of Miss Nightingale
Miss Nightingale
Ursula Howells was 51 in Miss Nightingale as 'Aunt May'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Father Dear Father
Father Dear Father
Ursula Howells was 50 in Father Dear Father as 'Barbara'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1973
Poster of Franklin's Farm
Franklin's Farm
Ursula Howells was 50 in Franklin's Farm as 'Prue'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 19 1972
Poster of Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly
Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly
Ursula Howells was 47 in Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly as 'Mumsy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 12 1970
Poster of Crossplot
Crossplot
Ursula Howells was 47 in Crossplot as 'Maggi Thwaites'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 25 1969
Poster of Assignment K
Assignment K
Ursula Howells was 45 in Assignment K as 'Estelle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 1968
Poster of Torture Garden
Torture Garden
Ursula Howells was 45 in Torture Garden as 'Miss Maxine Chambers (segment 3 "Mr. Steinway")'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1967
Poster of Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
Ursula Howells was 42 in Dr. Terror's House of Horrors as 'Mrs. Deirdre Biddulph (segment 1 "Werewolf")'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 23 1965
Poster of 80,000 Suspects
80,000 Suspects
Ursula Howells was 40 in 80,000 Suspects as 'Joanna Duten'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 1963
Poster of The Madhouse on Castle Street
The Madhouse on Castle Street
Ursula Howells was 40 in The Madhouse on Castle Street as 'Martha Tompkins'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 13 1963
Poster of The Sicilians
The Sicilians
Ursula Howells was 40 in The Sicilians as 'Mme. Perrault'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1963
Poster of Two Letter Alibi
Two Letter Alibi
Ursula Howells was 39 in Two Letter Alibi as 'Louise'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of Now Let Him Go
Now Let Him Go
Ursula Howells was 34 in Now Let Him Go as 'Nurse Judith'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 15 1957
Poster of Account Rendered
Account Rendered
Ursula Howells was 34 in Account Rendered as 'Lucille Ainsworth'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 1957
Poster of West of Suez
West of Suez
Ursula Howells was 34 in West of Suez as 'Eileen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1957
Poster of The Long Arm
The Long Arm
Ursula Howells was 33 in The Long Arm as 'Mrs. Elliot / Mrs. Gilson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1956
Poster of Keep It Clean
Keep It Clean
Ursula Howells was 33 in Keep It Clean as 'Pat Anstey'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1956
Poster of They Can't Hang Me
They Can't Hang Me
Ursula Howells was 33 in They Can't Hang Me as 'Antonia Pitt'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1955
Poster of Track the Man Down
Track the Man Down
Ursula Howells was 32 in Track the Man Down as 'Mary Dennis'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 06 1955
Poster of The Constant Husband
The Constant Husband
Ursula Howells was 32 in The Constant Husband as 'Ann'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 21 1955
Poster of The Gilded Cage
The Gilded Cage
Ursula Howells was 32 in The Gilded Cage as 'Brenda Lucas'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 1955
Poster of The Weak and the Wicked
The Weak and the Wicked
Ursula Howells was 31 in The Weak and the Wicked as 'Pam Vickers'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 02 1954
Poster of The Blakes Slept Here
The Blakes Slept Here
Ursula Howells was 30 in The Blakes Slept Here as 'Emily'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 08 1953
Poster of The Oracle
The Oracle
Ursula Howells was 30 in The Oracle as 'Peggy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1953
Poster of I Believe in You
I Believe in You
Ursula Howells was 29 in I Believe in You as 'Hon. Ursula'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 05 1952
Poster of The Cocktail Party
The Cocktail Party
Ursula Howells was 29 in The Cocktail Party
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of Flesh and Blood
Flesh and Blood
Ursula Howells was 28 in Flesh and Blood as 'Harriet Marshall'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 06 1951

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 Cazalets
The Cazalets
Ursula Howells was 78+ in The Cazalets
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Fri, Jun 22 2001
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Ursula Howells was 74+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Lady Isabel Aubrey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Jewels
Jewels
Ursula Howells was 70+ in Jewels as 'The Duchess'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1992
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Ursula Howells was 69+ in Heartbeat as 'Miriam Wakefield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Lovejoy
Lovejoy
Ursula Howells was 63+ in Lovejoy as 'Olive Nettleton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1986
Poster of Bulman
Bulman
Ursula Howells was 62+ in Bulman
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Wed, Jun 05 1985
Poster of Miss Marple: A Murder Is Announced
Miss Marple: A Murder Is Announced
Ursula Howells was 62+ in Miss Marple: A Murder Is Announced as 'Miss Blacklock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 28 1985
Poster of Miss Marple
Miss Marple
Ursula Howells was 62+ in Miss Marple as 'Miss Blacklock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 26 1984
Poster of Bergerac
Bergerac
Ursula Howells was 59+ in Bergerac as 'Elizabeth Fouchet, Laura Atherton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1981
Poster of Father, Dear Father
Father, Dear Father
Ursula Howells was 55+ in Father, Dear Father as 'Barbara Mossman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 25 1978
Poster of Hard Times
Hard Times
Ursula Howells was 55+ in Hard Times as 'Mrs Gradgrass'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 25 1977
Poster of The Many Wives Of Patrick
The Many Wives Of Patrick
Ursula Howells was 53+ in The Many Wives Of Patrick
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Fri, Sep 03 1976
Poster of Fall of Eagles
Fall of Eagles
Ursula Howells was 51+ in Fall of Eagles as 'Empress Maria Fyodorovna'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 15 1974
Poster of Upstairs, Downstairs
Upstairs, Downstairs
Ursula Howells was 49+ in Upstairs, Downstairs as 'Duchess of Buckminster'.
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Sun, Oct 10 1971
Poster of Cousin Bette
Cousin Bette
Ursula Howells was 48+ in Cousin Bette as 'Adeline'.
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Sat, Aug 07 1971
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Ursula Howells was 48+ in Play for Today as 'Sarah Chandler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Ryan International
Ryan International
Ursula Howells was 47+ in Ryan International
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1970
Poster of Father, Dear Father
Father, Dear Father
Ursula Howells was 45+ in Father, Dear Father as 'Barbara'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 05 1968
Poster of Ooh La La!
Ooh La La!
Ursula Howells was 45+ in Ooh La La! as 'Mme Pontagnac'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 06 1968
Poster of Man in a Suitcase
Man in a Suitcase
Ursula Howells was 45+ in Man in a Suitcase
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1967
Poster of A Choice of Coward
A Choice of Coward
Ursula Howells was 41+ in A Choice of Coward as 'Liz Essendine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 10 1964
Poster of The Human Jungle
The Human Jungle
Ursula Howells was 40+ in The Human Jungle as 'Julia Gray'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 30 1963
Poster of Sunday-Night Play
Sunday-Night Play
Ursula Howells was 38+ in Sunday-Night Play
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 25 1960
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
Ursula Howells was 36+ in No Hiding Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959
Poster of Interpol Calling
Interpol Calling
Ursula Howells was 36+ in Interpol Calling as 'Miki'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1959
Poster of Armchair Theatre
Armchair Theatre
Ursula Howells was 33+ in Armchair Theatre as 'Margaret'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1956
Poster of Lilli Palmer Theatre
Lilli Palmer Theatre
Ursula Howells was 33+ in Lilli Palmer Theatre as 'Mary'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 25 1955
Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Ursula Howells was 32+ in Sherlock Holmes
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 18 1954
Poster of Sunday Night Theatre
Sunday Night Theatre
Ursula Howells was 27+ in Sunday Night Theatre as 'Mary Winsloe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 01 1950