Curiosidades

Began her acting career in 1954 in her native England.

Has portrayed two European monarchs, both the fictional Queen Katherine of Finland in 'King Ralph' and the factual Queen Claude of France in 'Ever After'.

Was featured in A Identidade Bourne (2002) in the role of a psychologist, but her scene ended up on the cutting room floor. It reappeared as a "deleted scene" in the DVD edition.

Mother of David Anthony Steedman (b. 1964).

Has two granddaughters; Annabel (b. 2002) and Georgina (b. 2005).

She left school at 15 after failing her exams and got a place at RADA.

Met husband Tony Steedman while both were in repertory at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham.

Became an Associate Member of RADA.

Although she played Nicol Williamson's mother in Hamlet (1969), she is only ten months his senior.

Her father was a cutlery seller in Sheffield.

Daughter of Lawrence (1900-1974) and Catherine (née Caulton) Parfitt (1903-1985).

Maternal granddaughter of Robert (1874-1943), born in Sheffield, England, and Catherine (née Hogan) Caulton (1874-1946), born in Hildare, Ireland.

Paternal granddaughter of Robert (1869-1954) and Clara (née Elliott) Parfitt (1864-1948). Both were born and raised in Sheffield, England.

Paternal great granddaughter of John (1823-1901) and Anne (née Collins) Parfitt (1829-1878). Both were born and raised in Bruton, Somerset.