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Jane Lapotaire

Bio: Jane Elizabeth Marie Lapotaire (née Burgess; 26 December 1944 – 5 March 2026) was an English actress from Suffolk.

Born: Tue, Dec 26 1944

Birthplace: Ipswitch, Suffolk, UK

Death: Thu, Mar 05 2026

Jane Lapotaire is 81 years old

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Poster of Smyrna

Jane Lapotaire was 76 in Smyrna as 'Filio Williams'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 23 2021

Poster of Rebecca

Jane Lapotaire was 75 in Rebecca as 'Granny'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 2020

Poster of RSC Live: Henry V

RSC Live: Henry V

Jane Lapotaire was 70 in RSC Live: Henry V as 'Queen Isobel'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 2015

Poster of Lucan

Jane Lapotaire was 68 in Lucan as 'Susan Maxwell-Scott'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 11 2013

Poster of RSC Live: Richard II

RSC Live: Richard II

Jane Lapotaire was 68 in RSC Live: Richard II as 'Duchess of Gloucester'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 2013

Poster of Windsor Castle: After the Fire

Windsor Castle: After the Fire

Jane Lapotaire was 66 in Windsor Castle: After the Fire as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 2011

Poster of Elizabeth David: A Life in Recipes

Elizabeth David: A Life in Recipes

Jane Lapotaire was 61 in Elizabeth David: A Life in Recipes as 'Ernestine Carter'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 17 2006

Poster of Broadway's Lost Treasures II

Broadway's Lost Treasures II

Jane Lapotaire was 59 in Broadway's Lost Treasures II as 'Edith Piaf (segment "Piaf")'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 2004

Poster of Bella and the Boys

Bella and the Boys

Jane Lapotaire was 59 in Bella and the Boys as 'Mrs. Rogers'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 15 2004

Poster of Can't Stop Breathing

Can't Stop Breathing

Jane Lapotaire was 59 in Can't Stop Breathing as 'Daisy'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004

Poster of There's Only One Jimmy Grimble

There's Only One Jimmy Grimble

Jane Lapotaire was 55 in There's Only One Jimmy Grimble as 'Alice Brewer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 2000

Poster of Shooting Fish

Jane Lapotaire was 52 in Shooting Fish as 'Dylan's Headmistress'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1997

Poster of Surviving Picasso

Surviving Picasso

Jane Lapotaire was 51 in Surviving Picasso as 'Olga Picasso'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 04 1996

Poster of Giving Tongue

Jane Lapotaire was 51 in Giving Tongue as 'Hilda Jacob'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1996

Poster of Circles Of Deceit

Circles Of Deceit

Jane Lapotaire was 45 in Circles Of Deceit as 'Helen'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 11 1990

Poster of Murder on the Moon

Murder on the Moon

Jane Lapotaire was 44 in Murder on the Moon as 'Louise Mackey'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 09 1989

Poster of The Master Builder

The Master Builder

Jane Lapotaire was 43 in The Master Builder as 'Aline Solness'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 15 1988

Poster of The Dark Angel

Jane Lapotaire was 42 in The Dark Angel as 'Madame de la Rougierre'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1987

Poster of Lady Jane

Jane Lapotaire was 41 in Lady Jane as 'Princess Mary'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 07 1986

Poster of Piaf

Jane Lapotaire was 39 in Piaf as 'Édith Piaf'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 10 1984

Poster of To Catch a King

To Catch a King

Jane Lapotaire was 39 in To Catch a King as 'Irene Neumann'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 1984

Poster of Macbeth

Jane Lapotaire was 38 in Macbeth as 'Lady Macbeth'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1983

Poster of Eureka

Jane Lapotaire was 38 in Eureka as 'Helen McCann'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1983

Poster of The Captain's Doll

The Captain's Doll

Jane Lapotaire was 38 in The Captain's Doll as 'Evangeline'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1983

Poster of The Barretts of Wimpole Street

The Barretts of Wimpole Street

Jane Lapotaire was 38 in The Barretts of Wimpole Street as 'Elisabeth Moulton-Barrett'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 30 1982

Poster of Antony & Cleopatra

Antony & Cleopatra

Jane Lapotaire was 36 in Antony & Cleopatra as 'Cleopatra'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1981

Poster of The Search for Alexander the Great

The Search for Alexander the Great

Jane Lapotaire was 36 in The Search for Alexander the Great as 'Olympias'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 06 1981

Poster of The Other Woman

The Other Woman

Jane Lapotaire was 31 in The Other Woman as 'Kim'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 06 1976

Poster of One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing

One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing

Jane Lapotaire was 30 in One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing as 'Miss Prescott'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 09 1975

Poster of The Black Dog

Jane Lapotaire was 28 in The Black Dog as 'Orianda'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 04 1973

Poster of The Asphyx

Jane Lapotaire was 27 in The Asphyx as 'Christina Cunningham'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 05 1972

Poster of On Call

Jane Lapotaire was 27 in On Call as 'Jean'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 1972

Poster of Antony and Cleopatra

Antony and Cleopatra

Jane Lapotaire was 27 in Antony and Cleopatra as 'Charmian'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 18 1972

Poster of Stocker's Copper

Stocker's Copper

Jane Lapotaire was 27 in Stocker's Copper as 'Alice Stocker'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 20 1972

Poster of Performance

Jane Lapotaire was 25 in Performance as 'Mrs. Farrell (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 03 1970

Poster of Crescendo

Jane Lapotaire was 25 in Crescendo as 'Lillianne'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 07 1970

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Burning Girls

The Burning Girls

Jane Lapotaire was 78+ in The Burning Girls as 'Joan Hartman'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 19 2023

Poster of Dalgliesh

Jane Lapotaire was 76+ in Dalgliesh as 'Lady Lavinia'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 04 2021

Poster of The Crown

Jane Lapotaire was 71+ in The Crown as 'Princess Alice'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 2016

Poster of Lucan

Jane Lapotaire was 68+ in Lucan as 'Susie Maxwell-Scott'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 11 2013

Poster of Endeavour

Jane Lapotaire was 68+ in Endeavour as 'Madame Belasco'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 14 2013

Poster of Eleventh Hour

Jane Lapotaire was 61+ in Eleventh Hour

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 19 2006

Poster of He Knew He Was Right

He Knew He Was Right

Jane Lapotaire was 59+ in He Knew He Was Right as 'Lady Milborough'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 18 2004

Poster of Arabian Nights

Jane Lapotaire was 55+ in Arabian Nights as 'Miriam'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 30 2000

Poster of Ain't Misbehavin'

Ain't Misbehavin'

Jane Lapotaire was 52+ in Ain't Misbehavin' as 'Clara Van Trapp'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 28 1997

Poster of Midsomer Murders

Midsomer Murders

Jane Lapotaire was 52+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Mary Mohan'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997

Poster of McCallum

Jane Lapotaire was 52+ in McCallum

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 13 1997

Poster of Testament: The Bible in Animation

Testament: The Bible in Animation

Jane Lapotaire was 51+ in Testament: The Bible in Animation as 'Sarah (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 16 1996

Poster of Johnny and the Dead

Johnny and the Dead

Jane Lapotaire was 50+ in Johnny and the Dead as 'Sylvia Liberty'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 04 1995

Poster of The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries

The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries

Jane Lapotaire was 48+ in The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries as 'Elspeth Cost'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 18 1993

Poster of The Big Battalions

The Big Battalions

Jane Lapotaire was 47+ in The Big Battalions as 'Martha Hoyland'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 19 1992

Poster of Love Hurts

Jane Lapotaire was 47+ in Love Hurts

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 03 1992

Poster of Chillers

Jane Lapotaire was 45+ in Chillers as 'Betsey McCullough'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 05 1990

Poster of The Dark Angel

Jane Lapotaire was 44+ in The Dark Angel as 'Madame de la Rougierre'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1989

Poster of Napoleon and Josephine: A Love Story

Napoleon and Josephine: A Love Story

Jane Lapotaire was 42+ in Napoleon and Josephine: A Love Story as 'Letizia Bonaparte'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 10 1987

Poster of Daytime Live

Jane Lapotaire was 42+ in Daytime Live

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 21 1987

Poster of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries

The Ruth Rendell Mysteries

Jane Lapotaire was 42+ in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries as 'Anouk Khoori'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 1987

Poster of Casualty

Jane Lapotaire was 41+ in Casualty as 'Eileen Jarvis, Maureen'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986

Poster of Seal Morning

Jane Lapotaire was 41+ in Seal Morning as 'Miriam Spencer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 09 1986

Poster of Playing Shakespeare

Playing Shakespeare

Jane Lapotaire was 39+ in Playing Shakespeare

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 29 1984

Poster of The Devil's Crown

The Devil's Crown

Jane Lapotaire was 33+ in The Devil's Crown as 'Eleanor of Aquitaine'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 30 1978

Poster of Marie Curie

Jane Lapotaire was 32+ in Marie Curie as 'Marie Curie'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 16 1977

Poster of Edward the Seventh

Edward the Seventh

Jane Lapotaire was 30+ in Edward the Seventh as 'Princess Dagmar, Dowager Empress Dagmar'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 01 1975

Poster of The Edwardians

Jane Lapotaire was 27+ in The Edwardians as 'Alice Hoatson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 21 1972

Poster of Crown Court

Jane Lapotaire was 27+ in Crown Court as 'Juliet Tomlin'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972

Poster of Van der Valk

Jane Lapotaire was 27+ in Van der Valk as ', Elly'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972

Poster of Country Matters

Country Matters

Jane Lapotaire was 27+ in Country Matters as 'Orianda Crabbe'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 20 1972

Poster of The Sextet

Jane Lapotaire was 27+ in The Sextet

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 13 1972

Poster of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes

The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes

Jane Lapotaire was 26+ in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes as 'Emily Shaw'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1971

Poster of Jason King

Jane Lapotaire was 26+ in Jason King

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971

Poster of Play for Today

Jane Lapotaire was 25+ in Play for Today as 'Kim'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970

Poster of Callan

Jane Lapotaire was 22+ in Callan

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 08 1967