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Josephine Tewson Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1931-02-26

Birthplace:
Hampstead, London, England, UK

Credits:
34 Total Roles

Josephine Tewson

Acting

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Biography

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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2012 The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker MOVIE Self
2007 Lewis TV Hazel O'Brien
2000 The Mumbo Jumbo MOVIE Miss Hodges
1997 The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket MOVIE Elizabeth Warden
1997 Midsomer Murders TV Samantha Johnstone
1992 Heartbeat TV Self
1990 Keeping Up Appearances TV Elizabeth 'Liz' Warden
1989 Wilt MOVIE Miss Leuchars
1988 Clarence TV Jane Travers
1987 Rude Health TV Self

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