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Frances J. de Lautour (born 30 July 1944), better known as Frances de la Tour, is an English actress. She is known for her role as Miss Ruth Jones in the television sitcom Rising Damp from 1974 until 1978. She is a Tony Award winner and three-time Olivier Award winner.
Frances de la Tour (born 30 July 1944) is an English actress, known for her role as Miss Ruth Jones in the television sitcom Rising Damp from 1974 until 1978. She is a Tony Award winner and three-time Olivier Award winner.
- January 1, 1
- 1.70 m
- Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Frances de la Tour found herself playing small roles in numerous plays for her first six years with RSC. In 1970, she finally got the role that every actress dreams of—the role of Helena in Peter Brook’s legendary production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’
May 22, 2015 · The mid-1960s were a heady time to be a young British actor. Frances de la Tour saw Laurence Olivier and Maggie Smith in their finest hour, giving their Othello and Desdemona at the Old...
Apr 3, 2024 · While Frances, now 79, grew up to be a film star, she's not the only famous face in her family. Her brother is actor and screenwriter Andy de la Tour.
- Nicky Morris
- 3 min
From her political views to being considered to play Doctor Who, find out more about the Harry Potter star Frances de la Tour.
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Frances de la Tour, also Frances J. de Lautour, (born 30 July 1944) is an English actress. She is known for her role as Miss Ruth Jones in the television sitcom Rising Damp from 1974 until 1978. She is a Tony Award winner and three-time Olivier Award winner.