WANDA VENTHAM
Wanda Ventham
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: August 5, 1935
Place of Birth: Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK
Biography
Wanda Ventham (born 5 August 1935) is an English television actress. She appeared in the third and fourth series of BBC's Sherlock in 2014 and 2017, where she played the title character's mum, with her son, actor Benedict Cumberbatch starring in the title role of Holmes.
Filmography
Starring
2019·
DepartureWendy
Self
Violet
2013·
Father BrownEllen Jennings
2012·
Run For Your WifeWoman on Bus
2010·
SherlockMrs. Holmes
2007·
LewisEleanor Mallory
2005·
AsylumBridie Straffen
Victoria
2000·
CouplingEdna
1997·
The Vanishing ManMrs Braithwaite
1997·
Midsomer MurdersRomany Rose
Margaret Balshaw
1995·
Next of Kin1994·
The World of HammerSelf (archive footage)
1992·
HeartbeatFiona Weston
1992·
Men Behaving Badly1989·
Capstick's LawMadge Capstick
1988·
Out of the ShadowsLiz Bennett
1987·
Flying LadyLady Manley
Faroon
1986·
Executive Stress1984·
Love and MarriageMargaret
1982·
Union CastlePamela Parry
1980·
Invasion: UFOCol. Virginia Lake
1979·
Only When I LaughFiona
1979·
MinderBeryl
Susan
1978·
Fallen HeroDorothy Hopkins
Mrs. Ridge
1977·
The Upchat LineGwen
1977·
That's Carry On!Pretty Bidder (archive footage) (uncredited)
Thea Ransome
1975·
The SweeneyBrenda
1974·
Dial M for MurderMargot Lamasse
Lady Durward
1972·
The Lotus EatersAnn Shepherd
1972·
UFO: Take Them AliveColonnello Virginia Lake
Jasmine
Colonel Virginia Lake
1970·
UFOVirginia Lake
1969·
Department SLeila Rankin
1968·
The CaesarsEnnia
1968·
The ExpertPeggy Kirby
Clare Mallinger
Khasi's First Wife
Jane
1967·
The PrisonerComputer Attendant
Jean Rock
1967·
Mister Ten Per CentKathy
1966·
Watch the BirdiesIrene Grant
1966·
Softly, Softly1966·
The EyeJosephine
Mrs. Winters
1966·
Death Is a WomanPriscilla Blunstone-Smythe
Jasmine
1965·
Out of the UnknownJosephine
1965·
The TroubleshootersMoira Hart
1965·
The Intelligence MenBlonde at Reception Dinner Table (uncredited)
Gym Mistress (uncredited)
1965·
Joey BoyItalian Girl
1965·
The Big JobDot Franklin
1964·
Story ParadeMary
1964·
The Likely LadsAngela
1964·
Carry On CleoPretty Bidder (uncredited)
1963·
The Human JungleNurse
1963·
Doctor WhoFaroon, Thea Ransome, Jean Rock
1963·
A Stitch in TimeNurse (uncredited)
1963·
The CracksmanSandra
1963·
We Joined the NavyDartmouth Girl
1962·
The SaintLaura Stride, Penny
1962·
Z-Cars1962·
On the BeatOutraged Hairdressers Customer (uncredited)
1962·
Solo for SparrowWaitress
1961·
The Rag Trade1961·
The Avengers1960·
Danger ManPenny
1959·
No Hiding Place1959·
The Navy LarkMabel
1956·
Armchair TheatreJulie, Milly Craddock
1956·
My Teenage DaughterGina