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Joan Sims
Acting

Joan Sims

Born 1930-05-09
Laindon, Essex, England, UK
Department: Acting

Biography

Irene Joan Marion Sims was an English actress remembered for her roles in the Carry On films, including Carry On Nurse, Carry On Cleo, and Carry On Camping. She played Mrs Wembley, the cook with a liking for sherry in On the Up, and Madge Hardcastle in As Time Goes By.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Joan Sims

Doctor Who
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Doctor Who

1963
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Thirty-Minute Theatre
TV
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Thirty-Minute Theatre

1965
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The Thief and the Cobbler
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The Thief and the Cobbler

1993
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Our House
TV
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Our House

1960
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The Adventures of Robin Hood
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The Adventures of Robin Hood

1955
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Pie in the Sky
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Pie in the Sky

1994
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Carry On Screaming!
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Carry On Screaming!

1966
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Carry On Camping
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Carry On Camping

1969
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Carry On Cleo
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Carry On Cleo

1964
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The Goodies
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The Goodies

1970
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (148 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
On Location: The Carry OnsOn Location: The Carry OnsDesiree Dubarry / Chloe Moore / Cora Flange (archive footage) (uncredited)Movie2001
The Last of the Blonde BombshellsThe Last of the Blonde BombshellsBettyMovie2000
What's a Carry On?What's a Carry On?Self - IntervieweeMovie1998
SparkAunt HattieTV Series1997
Stop Messin' About!: The Very Best of Kenneth WilliamsStop Messin' About!: The Very Best of Kenneth Williams(Archive footage)Movie1996
The Canterville GhostThe Canterville GhostMrs. UmneyMovie1996
Hetty Wainthropp InvestigatesHetty Wainthropp InvestigatesAdele McCarthyTV Series1996
Martin ChuzzlewitMartin ChuzzlewitBetsy PrigTV Series1994
Pie in the SkyPie in the SkyHarriet CoverlyTV Series1994
SmokescreenSmokescreenMrs NashTV Series1994
One Foot in the Grave: One Foot in the AlgarveOne Foot in the Grave: One Foot in the AlgarveLady on PlaneMovie1993
Tender Loving CareTender Loving CareDaisy PotterMovie1993
The Thief and the CobblerThe Thief and the CobblerNurse / Mad Old Holy Witch (voice)Movie1993
As Time Goes ByAs Time Goes ByMadgeTV Series1992
Morrissey - HulmeristMorrissey - HulmeristCast - Ouija Board, Ouija BoardMovie1991
Tonight at 8.30Tonight at 8.30Mrs. RockettTV Series1991
The FoolLady DaphneMovie1990
On the UpOn the UpSelf / AppearanceTV Series1990
Victoria WoodVictoria WoodSusanTV Series1989
Screen OneScreen OneDaisy PotterTV Series1989
An Audience With Victoria WoodAn Audience With Victoria WoodSelfMovie1988
Doctor Who: The Mysterious PlanetDoctor Who: The Mysterious PlanetQueen KatrycaMovie1986
Farrington of the F.O.Farrington of the F.O.Annie BegleyTV Series1986
DeceptionsDeceptionsMrs. ThirkellMovie1985
DeceptionsDeceptionsMrs. ThirkellTV Series1985
Super GranSuper GranCat BurglarTV Series1985
The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema's Legendary StudioSelfMovie1985
Hay FeverHay FeverClaraMovie1984
Miss MarpleMiss MarpleMiss MurgatroydTV Series1984
CocklesGloria du BoisTV Series1984
Waters of the MoonMrs. AshworthMovie1983
DramaramaDramaramaBerylTV Series1983
Lady KillersLady Killers'Belle' Elmore (voice)TV Series1980
Worzel GummidgeWorzel GummidgeMrs. Bloomsbury-BartonTV Series1979
Dick TurpinDick TurpinCountess of DurhamTV Series1979
Carry On EmmannuelleCarry On EmmannuelleMrs. DangleMovie1978
Born and BredMolly PeglarTV Series1978
That's Carry On!That's Carry On!Various Characters (archive footage)Movie1977
Carry On EnglandCarry On EnglandPrivate Jennifer Ffoukes-SharpeMovie1976
Love Among the RuinsLove Among the RuinsFanny PrattMovie1976
One of Our Dinosaurs Is MissingOne of Our Dinosaurs Is MissingEmilyMovie1975
Carry On BehindCarry On BehindDaphne BarnesMovie1975
Carry On LaughingCarry On LaughingMadame OlgaTV Series1975
Carry On LaughingCarry On LaughingLady IsobelTV Series1975
Carry On LaughingCarry On LaughingLady Kate HoundsbothamTV Series1975
Carry On LaughingCarry On LaughingElseTV Series1975
Carry On LaughingCarry On LaughingAmelia ForbushTV Series1975
Carry On LaughingCarry On LaughingLady GuinevereTV Series1975
Carry On LaughingCarry On LaughingMrs MacFluteTV Series1975
Carry On LaughingCarry On LaughingDr. Janis CrunbittTV Series1975
Carry On LaughingCarry On LaughingMrs BreechesTV Series1975
Carry On DickCarry On DickMadame DesireeMovie1974
Carry on ChristmasCarry on ChristmasVirginia's Mother / Senna Pod / Bishop's Wife / Adelle / 6th Ballerina / Salvation Army Collector / Maid Marion / Traffic Warden.Movie1973
Carry On GirlsCarry On GirlsConnie PhilpottsMovie1973
Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!BirdieMovie1973
Men of AffairsLady Mainwaring-BrownTV Series1973
Seven of OneSeven of OneMrs DawkinsTV Series1973
Not Now DarlingNot Now DarlingMiss TipdaleMovie1973
The Cobblers of UmbridgeThe Cobblers of UmbridgeLilian BeverlyMovie1973
Carry On Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing)Carry On Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing)Maid / Lady Rhoda Cockhorse / Fiona's Mother / Madrigal Singer / Miss Esmerelda / Mephistopheles' WifeMovie1972
Carry On AbroadCarry On AbroadCora FlangeMovie1972
SykesSykesMadge KettlewellTV Series1972
Carry On MatronCarry On MatronMrs. TideyMovie1972
The Alf Garnett SagaThe Alf Garnett SagaGranMovie1972
A Christmas CarolA Christmas CarolMrs. Cratchit (voice)Movie1971
Carry On at Your ConvenienceCarry On at Your ConvenienceChloe MooreMovie1971
The Magnificent Seven Deadly SinsThe Magnificent Seven Deadly SinsPolicewoman (segment "Avarice")Movie1971
Carry On HenryCarry On HenryQueen MarieMovie1971
The Odd JobThe Odd JobKitty HarrimanMovie1971
Six Dates with BarkerSix Dates with BarkerKitty HarrimanTV Series1971
The GoodiesThe GoodiesDelia CaponeTV Series1970
The GoodiesThe GoodiesMatronTV Series1970
Carry On LovingCarry On LovingEsme CrowfootMovie1970
Doctor in TroubleDoctor in TroubleRussian CaptainMovie1970
Carry On Up the JungleCarry On Up the JungleLady Evelyn BagleyMovie1970
Carry On Christmas SpecialsCarry On Christmas SpecialsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1969
Carry On Again DoctorCarry On Again DoctorMrs. Ellen MooreMovie1969
In Loving MemoryIn Loving MemorySelf / AppearanceTV Series1969
Carry On CampingCarry On CampingJoan FusseyMovie1969
IolantheIolantheQueen of the FairiesMovie1968
Ooh La La!Ooh La La!Self / AppearanceTV Series1968
Carry On Up the KhyberCarry On Up the KhyberLady Joanie Ruff-DiamondMovie1968
CillaCillaSelfTV Series1968
Carry On DoctorCarry On DoctorChloe GibsonMovie1967
Follow That CamelFollow That CamelZig-ZigMovie1967
Sam and JanetJanet MarshallTV Series1967
Don't Lose Your HeadDon't Lose Your HeadDésirée DubarryMovie1967
Before The FringeSelf / AppearanceTV Series1967
Till Death Us Do PartTill Death Us Do PartGranTV Series1966
Carry On Screaming!Carry On Screaming!Emily BungMovie1966
Doctor in CloverDoctor in CloverMatron SweetMovie1966
Carry On CowboyCarry On CowboyBelleMovie1965
Thirty-Minute TheatreThirty-Minute TheatreJill WatsonTV Series1965
The Big JobThe Big JobMildred GamelyMovie1965
San Ferry AnnSan Ferry AnnMumMovie1965
Carry On CleoCarry On CleoCalpurniaMovie1964
Strictly for the BirdsStrictly for the BirdsPeggy BennettMovie1964
Doctor WhoDoctor WhoKatrycaTV Series1963
The Stanley Baxter ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series1963
The Dick Emery ShowThe Dick Emery ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series1963
The Iron MaidenThe Iron MaidenNellie TrotterMovie1963
Nurse on WheelsNurse on WheelsDeborah WalcottMovie1963
Dial RIXSelf / AppearanceTV Series1962
Dial RIXShirley RixTV Series1962
Dial RIXRita HaythorneTV Series1962
Twice Round the DaffodilsTwice Round the DaffodilsHarriet HalfpennyMovie1962
A Pair of BriefsA Pair of BriefsBeryl Hoggins (aka Gale Tornado)Movie1962
No, My Darling DaughterNo, My Darling DaughterMiss PacPherson, a typistMovie1961
Carry On RegardlessCarry On RegardlessLily DuveenMovie1961
Mr. TopazeMr. TopazeColetteMovie1961
His and HersHis and HersHortenseMovie1961
Alice Through the Looking BoxAlice Through the Looking BoxChambermaidMovie1960
Watch Your SternWatch Your SternAnn FosterMovie1960
Our HouseOur HouseSelf / AppearanceTV Series1960
Doctor in LoveDoctor in LoveDawnMovie1960
Carry On ConstableCarry On ConstablePolicewoman Gloria PassworthyMovie1960
Please Turn OverPlease Turn OverBerylMovie1959
Upstairs and DownstairsUpstairs and DownstairsBlodwenMovie1959
Carry On TeacherCarry On TeacherMiss Sarah AllcockMovie1959
Life In Emergency Ward 10Life In Emergency Ward 10Mrs. PryorMovie1959
Carry On NurseCarry On NurseStudent Nurse Stella DawsonMovie1959
The Captain's TableThe Captain's TableMaude PritchettMovie1959
Passport to ShamePassport to ShameMiriamMovie1958
DavyDavyTea LadyMovie1958
The Naked TruthThe Naked TruthEthel RansomMovie1957
Just My LuckJust My LuckPhoebeMovie1957
No Time for TearsNo Time for TearsSister O'MalleyMovie1957
Carry On AdmiralCarry On AdmiralMaryMovie1957
Stars in Your EyesStars in Your EyesWalter’s SecretaryMovie1956
Dry RotDry RotBeth BartonMovie1956
The Silken AffairThe Silken AffairLady BarberMovie1956
The BuccaneersThe BuccaneersAbigailTV Series1956
Colonel March of Scotland YardColonel March of Scotland YardMarjorie DawsonTV Series1956
LostLostIce Cream Seller in the ParkMovie1956
The Adventures of Robin HoodThe Adventures of Robin HoodNellTV Series1955
Doctor at SeaDoctor at SeaWendy ThomasMovie1955
As Long as They're HappyAs Long as They're HappyLindaMovie1955
To Dorothy, a SonTo Dorothy, a SonTelephone OperatorMovie1954
The Belles of St Trinian'sThe Belles of St Trinian'sMiss DawnMovie1954
The Young LoversThe Young LoversTelephone Operator, American Embassy (uncredited)Movie1954
What Every Woman WantsWhat Every Woman WantsDolly WinchMovie1954
The Sea Shall Not Have ThemThe Sea Shall Not Have ThemHilda TebbittMovie1954
Doctor in the HouseDoctor in the HouseNurse Rigor MortisMovie1954
Trouble in StoreTrouble in StoreEdnaMovie1953
Meet Mr. LuciferMeet Mr. LuciferFairy QueenMovie1953
Will Any Gentleman...?Will Any Gentleman...?BerylMovie1953
The Square RingThe Square RingBuntyMovie1953
Colonel March InvestigatesColonel March InvestigatesMarjorie DawsonMovie1953
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