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Judy Cornwell

Judy Cornwell

Judy Valerie Cornwell (born 22 February 1940) is an English actress best known for her role as Daisy in the successful British sitcom Keeping Up Appearances. She also played Anya Claus in the 1985 film Santa Claus: The Movie.

Known for

Mrs. Weekley's Lover
Mrs. Weekley's Lover
2025 • Frieda Weekley
Comedy Classic: Keeping Up Appearances
Comedy Classic: Keeping Up Appearances
2023 • Self
A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee
A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee
2013
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
2005 • Self
David Copperfield
David Copperfield
2001 • Clara Peggotty
Mary, Mother of Jesus
Mary, Mother of Jesus
1999 • Inkeeper's Wife
Mad Cows
Mad Cows
1999 • Maddy’s Mother
The Student Prince
The Student Prince
1998 • Mrs. Quigley

Full filmography

Mrs. Weekley's Lover
Mrs. Weekley's Lover
2025 • Frieda Weekley
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David Copperfield
David Copperfield
2001 • Clara Peggotty
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Mary, Mother of Jesus
Mary, Mother of Jesus
1999 • Inkeeper's Wife
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Mad Cows
Mad Cows
1999 • Maddy’s Mother
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The Student Prince
The Student Prince
1998 • Mrs. Quigley
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The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows
1995 • Barge Woman (voice)
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Persuasion
Persuasion
1995 • Mrs. Musgrove
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Cry Freedom
Cry Freedom
1987 • Receptionist
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The Guest
The Guest
1982 • Hilary
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The Mill on the Floss
The Mill on the Floss
1978 • Bessy Tulliver
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Pot Luck
1976 • Farmer's Wife
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Paddy
Paddy
1970 • Breeda
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Cry Wolf
Cry Wolf
1968 • Stella
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Cry WoIf
Cry WoIf
1968 • Stella
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Poor Cherry
Poor Cherry
1967 • Abbie
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Call Me Daddy
1967 • Janet Smith
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Dr Terror's House of Horrors
Dr Terror's House of Horrors
1965 • Nurse (segment 4 "Disembodied Hand")
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Judy Cornwell – Biography, Known For & Filmography