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Josephine Tewson

Stage Actress / Film Actress | * 02/26/1931 († 91, 08/18/2022) | Hampstead, London, England (United Kingdom (UK))
Josephine Ann Tewson (26 February 1931 – 18 August 2022) was an English actress, known for her roles in British television sitcoms and comedies. She portrayed Edna Hawkins ("Mrs H") on Shelley (1979–1982), Jane Travers in Clarence (1988), and Miss Lucinda Davenport in Last of the Summer Wine (2003–2010). She portrayed the frequently put-upon neighbour Elizabeth "Liz" Warden in Keeping Up Appearances (1990–1995). Tewson's professional career lasted more than 65 years, from 1952 until her retirement in 2019. ()
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Josephine Ann Tewson (26 February 1931 - 18 August 2022) was a British stage and television character actress. She is best known for her roles in popular and long-running British television sitcoms, such as Elizabeth "Liz" Warden, one of the long-suffering neighbours of Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances (1990–95), and Miss Davenport in Last of the Summer Wine (2003–10).She was formerly married to Leonard Rossiter.

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Crime | Drama

Known for these Movies & Shows

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Movies with Josephine Tewson as Actress(7)

as Elizabeth Warden1997 The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket
as Miss Leuchars1989 Wilt
as Mrs. Briggs / Fairy Godmother1984 Gabrielle and the Doodleman
as Mrs. Wentworth1967 The Troublesome Double

TV Shows/Series with Josephine Tewson as Actress(14)

as Hazel O'Brien2007 Lewis
as Samantha Johnstone1997 Midsomer Murders
as Elizabeth 'Liz' Warden1990 Keeping Up Appearances
as Jane Travers1988 Clarence
1979 Shelley
as Yvonne1973 Thriller
as Miss Davenport1973 Last of the Summer Wine
as Hotel Switchboard Operator1968 The Champions

Full Name: Josephine Tewson
Citizenship: United Kingdom (UK)
Born: Thursday, 02/26 1931 (February) in Hampstead, London, England (United Kingdom (UK))
Died: Thursday, 08/18 2022 (August) in Northwood (aged: 91)
Zodiac sign: Pisces (Chinese zodiac sign: Goat)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Spouses (current/former): Leonard Rossiter
Related to: Haydn Morley
Other names for Josephine Tewson (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Josephine Ann Tewson"
"Jo Tewson"
Josephine Tewson frequently works together with these people:
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Raj Awasti (7x, Actor)
Geoffrey Chater (7x, Actor)
Adam Kotz (5x, Actor)
Tim Wylton (5x, Actor)
Gabrielle Lloyd (5x, Actress)
Timothy Carlton (5x, Actor)
Matthew Marsh (5x, Actor)
Roy Clarke (5x, Crew)
John Cleese (3x, Actor)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:490430, Added: 10/04/2018, Last updated: 04/12/2024