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.
She was formerly married to Leonard Rossiter.
Known For
Midsomer Murders
Samantha Johnstone
Keeping Up Appearances
Elizabeth 'Liz' Warden
Lewis
Hazel O'Brien
Last of the Summer Wine
Miss Davenport
Wilt
Miss Leuchars
Heartbeat
Self
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Nun
The Two Ronnies
Cynthia
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 |