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Irene Joan Marion Sims (9 May 1930 – 27 June 2001) was an English actress, best remembered for her roles in the Carry On franchise, appearing in 24 of the films (the most for any actress). On television, she is known for playing Gran in Till Death Us Do Part (1967–1975), Madge Kettlewell in Sykes (1972–1978), Mrs Bloomsbury-Barton in ...
Joan Sims. Actress: Carry on Up the Khyber. Joan Sims, the "First Lady of Carry On", was born Irene Joan Marion Sims on 9 May 1930. The daughter of an Essex railway station master, Joan was interested in pursuing show-business, and soon became a familiar face in a growing number of amateur productions.
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Joan Sims, the Rada-trained actress who found fame as a star of the Carry On comedy films, has died aged 71. The actress, whose last appearance was alongside Dame Judi Dench in the BBC TV film ...
Joan Sims. Actress: Carry on Up the Khyber. Joan Sims, the "First Lady of Carry On", was born Irene Joan Marion Sims on 9 May 1930. The daughter of an Essex railway station master, Joan was interested in pursuing show-business, and soon became a familiar face in a growing number of amateur productions. In 1946, Joan first applied to RADA, her audition was unsuccessful. She did succeed in being ...
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- June 27, 2001
The Joan Sims filmography lists the film and television appearances of the English actress Joan Sims (1930–2001). ... Joan Fussey: Carry On Again Doctor: Ellen ...
YearTitleRoleNotes1951ParlourmaidTV movie1953Mrs. GrouseTV movie1955UncreditedTV movie1955Audrey FraserEpisode: The Makepeace Story #4: The New ...Jul 30, 2020 · Broadcaster and Journalist Gloria Hunniford chats to popular actor Joan Sims about her career and what it was like to work on the iconic 'Carry on' films. Fi...
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Jun 28, 2001 · Actress Joan Sims, known to millions for her roles in the Carry On movies - has died aged 71, her agent said on Thursday. She played a variety of roles ranging from gym mistress to empress, and became famous for her characters' pretentions and mock-refined accents. Barbara Windsor, who acted alongside her in eight Carry Ons, said: "To me she ...
