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Joan Sims

Bio: Irene Joan Marion Sims was an English actress remembered for her roles in the Carry On films, including Carry On Nurse, Carry On Cleo, and Carry On Camping. She played Mrs Wembley, the cook with a liking for sherry in On the Up, and Madge Hardcastle in As Time Goes By
Born: Fri, May 09 1930
Birthplace: Laindon, Essex, England, UK

Death: Wed, Jun 27 2001
Joan Sims is 71 years old
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Poster of The Last of the Blonde Bombshells
The Last of the Blonde Bombshells
Joan Sims was
70 in The Last of the Blonde Bombshells
as 'Betty'.
Sat, Aug 26 2000
Poster of What's a Carry On?
What's a Carry On?
Joan Sims was
68 in What's a Carry On?
as ''.
Tue, Dec 29 1998
Poster of Stop Messin' About!: The Very Best of Kenneth Williams
Stop Messin' About!: The Very Best of Kenneth Williams
Joan Sims was
65 in Stop Messin' About!: The Very Best of Kenneth Williams
as '(Archive footage)'.
Sat, Apr 13 1996
Poster of The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost
Joan Sims was
65 in The Canterville Ghost
as 'Mrs. Umney'.
Sat, Jan 27 1996
Poster of One Foot in the Algarve
One Foot in the Algarve
Joan Sims was
63 in One Foot in the Algarve
as 'Lady on Plane'.
Sun, Dec 26 1993
Poster of Tender Loving Care
Tender Loving Care
Joan Sims was
63 in Tender Loving Care
as 'Daisy Potter'.
Sun, Oct 03 1993
Poster of The Thief and the Cobbler
The Thief and the Cobbler
Joan Sims was
63 in The Thief and the Cobbler
as 'Mad Old Holy Witch (voice)'.
Thu, Sep 23 1993
Poster of Hulmerist
Hulmerist
Joan Sims was
61 in Hulmerist
as 'Cast - Ouija Board, Ouija Board'.
Mon, Jul 01 1991
Poster of An Audience With Victoria Wood
An Audience With Victoria Wood
Joan Sims was
58 in An Audience With Victoria Wood
as 'Herself'.
Sat, Dec 10 1988
Poster of Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet
Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet
Joan Sims was
56 in Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet
as 'Queen Katryca'.
Sat, Sep 27 1986
Poster of Deceptions
Deceptions
Joan Sims was
55 in Deceptions
as 'Mrs. Thirkell'.
Sun, May 26 1985
Poster of The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema's Legendary Studio
The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema's Legendary Studio
Joan Sims was
54 in The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema's Legendary Studio
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Hay Fever
Hay Fever
Joan Sims was
54 in Hay Fever
as 'Clara'.
Tue, Dec 04 1984
Poster of Carry On Emmannuelle
Carry On Emmannuelle
Joan Sims was
48 in Carry On Emmannuelle
as 'Mrs. Dangle'.
Thu, Oct 12 1978
Poster of That's Carry On!
That's Carry On!
Joan Sims was
46 in That's Carry On!
as 'Various Characters'.
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Carry On England
Carry On England
Joan Sims was
46 in Carry On England
as 'Private Jennifer Ffoukes-Sharpe'.
Fri, Oct 01 1976
Poster of One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing
One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing
Joan Sims was
45 in One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing
as 'Emily'.
Wed, Jul 09 1975
Poster of Carry On Behind
Carry On Behind
Joan Sims was
45 in Carry On Behind
as 'Daphne Barnes'.
Tue, Jun 10 1975
Poster of Love Among the Ruins
Love Among the Ruins
Joan Sims was
44 in Love Among the Ruins
as 'Fanny Pratt'.
Thu, Mar 06 1975
Poster of Carry On Dick
Carry On Dick
Joan Sims was
43 in Carry On Dick
as 'Madame Desirée'.
Fri, Feb 01 1974
Poster of Carry on Christmas
Carry on Christmas
Joan Sims was
43 in Carry on Christmas
as 'Virginia's Mother / Senna Pod / Bishop's Wife / Adelle / 6th Ballerina / Salvation Army Collector / Maid Marion / Traffic Warden.'.
Mon, Dec 24 1973
Poster of Carry On Girls
Carry On Girls
Joan Sims was
43 in Carry On Girls
as 'Connie Philpotts'.
Fri, Nov 09 1973
Poster of Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!
Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!
Joan Sims was
43 in Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!
as 'Birdie'.
Wed, Oct 17 1973
Poster of Not Now Darling
Not Now Darling
Joan Sims was
42 in Not Now Darling
as 'Miss Tipdale'.
Thu, Mar 01 1973
Poster of The Cobblers of Umbridge
The Cobblers of Umbridge
Joan Sims was
42 in The Cobblers of Umbridge
as 'Lilian Beverly'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Carry on Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing)
Carry on Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing)
Joan Sims was
42 in Carry on Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing)
as ''.
Wed, Dec 20 1972
Poster of Carry On Abroad
Carry On Abroad
Joan Sims was
42 in Carry On Abroad
as 'Cora Flange'.
Fri, Dec 01 1972
Poster of The Alf Garnett Saga
The Alf Garnett Saga
Joan Sims was
42 in The Alf Garnett Saga
as 'Gran'.
Wed, Aug 30 1972
Poster of Carry On Matron
Carry On Matron
Joan Sims was
41 in Carry On Matron
as 'Mrs. Tidey'.
Fri, May 05 1972
Poster of A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Joan Sims was
41 in A Christmas Carol
as 'Mrs. Cratchit (voice)'.
Tue, Dec 21 1971
Poster of The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
Joan Sims was
41 in The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
as 'Policewoman (segment "Avarice")'.
Mon, Nov 01 1971
Poster of Carry On at Your Convenience
Carry On at Your Convenience
Joan Sims was
41 in Carry On at Your Convenience
as 'Chloë Moore'.
Tue, Jun 15 1971
Poster of Carry On Henry
Carry On Henry
Joan Sims was
41 in Carry On Henry
as 'Queen Marie'.
Thu, Jun 03 1971
Poster of Carry On Loving
Carry On Loving
Joan Sims was
40 in Carry On Loving
as 'Esme Crowfoot'.
Sun, Sep 20 1970
Poster of Doctor in Trouble
Doctor in Trouble
Joan Sims was
40 in Doctor in Trouble
as 'Russian Captain'.
Tue, Jun 16 1970
Poster of Carry On Up the Jungle
Carry On Up the Jungle
Joan Sims was
39 in Carry On Up the Jungle
as 'Lady Evelyn Bagley'.
Sat, Jan 03 1970
Poster of Carry On Again Doctor
Carry On Again Doctor
Joan Sims was
39 in Carry On Again Doctor
as 'Ellen Moore'.
Fri, Dec 05 1969
Poster of Carry On Camping
Carry On Camping
Joan Sims was
39 in Carry On Camping
as 'Joan Fussey'.
Thu, May 29 1969
Poster of Carry On Up the Khyber
Carry On Up the Khyber
Joan Sims was
37 in Carry On Up the Khyber
as 'Lady Joan Ruff-Diamond'.
Mon, Feb 12 1968
Poster of Carry On Doctor
Carry On Doctor
Joan Sims was
37 in Carry On Doctor
as 'Chloë Gibson'.
Sat, Dec 02 1967
Poster of Carry on Follow That Camel
Carry on Follow That Camel
Joan Sims was
37 in Carry on Follow That Camel
as 'Zig-Zig'.
Thu, Aug 10 1967
Poster of Carry On Don't Lose Your Head
Carry On Don't Lose Your Head
Joan Sims was
36 in Carry On Don't Lose Your Head
as 'Désirée Dubarry'.
Sat, Dec 10 1966
Poster of Carry On Screaming!
Carry On Screaming!
Joan Sims was
36 in Carry On Screaming!
as 'Emily Bung'.
Fri, May 20 1966
Poster of Doctor in Clover
Doctor in Clover
Joan Sims was
35 in Doctor in Clover
as 'Matron Sweet'.
Tue, Mar 08 1966
Poster of Carry On Cowboy
Carry On Cowboy
Joan Sims was
35 in Carry On Cowboy
as 'Belle Armitage'.
Fri, Nov 26 1965
Poster of San Ferry Ann
San Ferry Ann
Joan Sims was
35 in San Ferry Ann
as 'Mum'.
Thu, Jul 01 1965
Poster of The Big Job
The Big Job
Joan Sims was
34 in The Big Job
as 'Mildred Gamely'.
Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of Carry On Cleo
Carry On Cleo
Joan Sims was
34 in Carry On Cleo
as 'Calpurnia'.
Sun, Nov 08 1964
Poster of Strictly for the Birds
Strictly for the Birds
Joan Sims was
33 in Strictly for the Birds
as 'Peggy Bennett'.
Sat, Mar 28 1964
Poster of The Iron Maiden
The Iron Maiden
Joan Sims was
33 in The Iron Maiden
as 'Nellie Trotter'.
Fri, Jun 07 1963
Poster of Nurse on Wheels
Nurse on Wheels
Joan Sims was
32 in Nurse on Wheels
as 'Deborah Walcott'.
Thu, Jan 03 1963
Poster of Twice Round the Daffodils
Twice Round the Daffodils
Joan Sims was
31 in Twice Round the Daffodils
as 'Harriet Halfpenny'.
Mon, Apr 02 1962
Poster of A Pair of Briefs
A Pair of Briefs
Joan Sims was
31 in A Pair of Briefs
as 'Beryl Hoggins (aka Gale Tornado)'.
Thu, Mar 01 1962
Poster of No, My Darling Daughter
No, My Darling Daughter
Joan Sims was
31 in No, My Darling Daughter
as 'Miss PacPherson, a typist'.
Tue, Aug 22 1961
Poster of Carry On Regardless
Carry On Regardless
Joan Sims was
30 in Carry On Regardless
as 'Lily Duveen'.
Tue, Apr 04 1961
Poster of Mr. Topaze
Mr. Topaze
Joan Sims was
30 in Mr. Topaze
as 'Colette'.
Tue, Apr 04 1961
Poster of His and Hers
His and Hers
Joan Sims was
30 in His and Hers
as 'Hortense'.
Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of Watch Your Stern
Watch Your Stern
Joan Sims was
30 in Watch Your Stern
as 'Ann Foster'.
Fri, Oct 14 1960
Poster of Doctor in Love
Doctor in Love
Joan Sims was
30 in Doctor in Love
as 'Dawn'.
Tue, Jul 12 1960
Poster of Carry On Constable
Carry On Constable
Joan Sims was
29 in Carry On Constable
as 'W.P.C. Gloria Passworthy'.
Mon, Feb 22 1960
Poster of Please Turn Over
Please Turn Over
Joan Sims was
29 in Please Turn Over
as 'Beryl'.
Thu, Dec 17 1959
Poster of Upstairs and Downstairs
Upstairs and Downstairs
Joan Sims was
29 in Upstairs and Downstairs
as 'Blodwen'.
Mon, Nov 02 1959
Poster of Carry On Teacher
Carry On Teacher
Joan Sims was
29 in Carry On Teacher
as 'Sarah Allcock'.
Thu, Aug 20 1959
Poster of Life In Emergency Ward 10
Life In Emergency Ward 10
Joan Sims was
28 in Life In Emergency Ward 10
as 'Mrs. Pryor'.
Wed, Apr 01 1959
Poster of Carry On Nurse
Carry On Nurse
Joan Sims was
28 in Carry On Nurse
as 'Student Nurse Stella Dawson'.
Fri, Jan 30 1959
Poster of The Captain's Table
The Captain's Table
Joan Sims was
28 in The Captain's Table
as 'Maude Pritchett'.
Tue, Jan 06 1959
Poster of Passport to Shame
Passport to Shame
Joan Sims was
28 in Passport to Shame
as 'Miriam'.
Tue, Dec 02 1958
Poster of Davy
Davy
Joan Sims was
27 in Davy
as 'Tea Lady'.
Thu, Jan 02 1958
Poster of The Naked Truth
The Naked Truth
Joan Sims was
27 in The Naked Truth
as 'Ethel Ransom'.
Tue, Dec 03 1957
Poster of Just My Luck
Just My Luck
Joan Sims was
27 in Just My Luck
as 'Phoebe'.
Thu, Nov 14 1957
Poster of No Time for Tears
No Time for Tears
Joan Sims was
27 in No Time for Tears
as 'Sister O'Malley'.
Fri, Oct 04 1957
Poster of Carry on Admiral
Carry on Admiral
Joan Sims was
27 in Carry on Admiral
as 'Mary'.
Tue, May 14 1957
Poster of Stars in Your Eyes
Stars in Your Eyes
Joan Sims was
26 in Stars in Your Eyes
as 'Walter’s Secretary'.
Thu, Dec 06 1956
Poster of Dry Rot
Dry Rot
Joan Sims was
26 in Dry Rot
as 'Beth Barton'.
Wed, Oct 31 1956
Poster of The Silken Affair
The Silken Affair
Joan Sims was
26 in The Silken Affair
as 'Lady Barber'.
Tue, Oct 02 1956
Poster of Lost
Lost
Joan Sims was
25 in Lost
as 'Ice Cream Seller in the Park (Uncredited)'.
Tue, Jan 31 1956
Poster of Doctor at Sea
Doctor at Sea
Joan Sims was
25 in Doctor at Sea
as 'Wendy Thomas'.
Tue, Jul 12 1955
Poster of As Long as They're Happy
As Long as They're Happy
Joan Sims was
24 in As Long as They're Happy
as 'Linda'.
Tue, Mar 15 1955
Poster of To Dorothy, a Son
To Dorothy, a Son
Joan Sims was
24 in To Dorothy, a Son
as 'Telephone Operator'.
Sun, Oct 31 1954
Poster of The Belles of St. Trinian's
The Belles of St. Trinian's
Joan Sims was
24 in The Belles of St. Trinian's
as 'Miss Dawn'.
Tue, Sep 28 1954
Poster of The Young Lovers
The Young Lovers
Joan Sims was
24 in The Young Lovers
as 'Telephone Operator, American Embassy (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 24 1954
Poster of What Every Woman Wants
What Every Woman Wants
Joan Sims was
24 in What Every Woman Wants
as 'Dolly Winch'.
Thu, Jun 10 1954
Poster of The Sea Shall Not Have Them
The Sea Shall Not Have Them
Joan Sims was
24 in The Sea Shall Not Have Them
as 'Hilda Tebbitt'.
Tue, Jun 01 1954
Poster of Doctor in the House
Doctor in the House
Joan Sims was
23 in Doctor in the House
as 'Rigor Mortis'.
Tue, Mar 23 1954
Poster of Trouble in Store
Trouble in Store
Joan Sims was
23 in Trouble in Store
as 'Edna'.
Mon, Dec 14 1953
Poster of Meet Mr. Lucifer
Meet Mr. Lucifer
Joan Sims was
23 in Meet Mr. Lucifer
as 'Fairy Queen'.
Mon, Nov 30 1953
Poster of Will Any Gentleman...?
Will Any Gentleman...?
Joan Sims was
23 in Will Any Gentleman...?
as 'Beryl'.
Tue, Aug 25 1953
Poster of The Square Ring
The Square Ring
Joan Sims was
23 in The Square Ring
as 'Bunty'.
Mon, Jul 13 1953
Poster of Colonel March Investigates
Colonel March Investigates
Joan Sims was
23 in Colonel March Investigates
as 'Marjorie Dawson'.
Wed, Jul 01 1953

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Spark
Spark
Joan Sims was
67+ in Spark
as 'Aunt Hattie'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1997
Poster of Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
Joan Sims was
65+ in Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
as 'Adele McCarthy'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 03 1996
Poster of Pie in the Sky
Pie in the Sky
Joan Sims was
63+ in Pie in the Sky
as 'Harriet Coverly'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 13 1994
Poster of As Time Goes By
As Time Goes By
Joan Sims was
61+ in As Time Goes By
as 'Madge'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1992
Poster of On the Up
On the Up
Joan Sims was
60+ in On the Up
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 04 1990
Poster of Cluedo
Cluedo
Joan Sims was
60+ in Cluedo
as 'Mrs. White'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 25 1990
Poster of Victoria Wood
Victoria Wood
Joan Sims was
59+ in Victoria Wood
as 'Susan'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 16 1989
Poster of Deceptions
Deceptions
Joan Sims was
55+ in Deceptions
as 'Mrs. Thirkell'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 26 1985
Poster of Super Gran
Super Gran
Joan Sims was
54+ in Super Gran
as 'Cat Burglar'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 20 1985
Poster of Cockles
Cockles
Joan Sims was
53+ in Cockles
as 'Gloria du Bois'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1984
Poster of Lady Killers
Lady Killers
Joan Sims was
50+ in Lady Killers
as ''Belle' Elmore (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 20 1980
Poster of Dick Turpin
Dick Turpin
Joan Sims was
48+ in Dick Turpin
as ''.
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Sat, Jan 06 1979
Poster of Born And Bred
Born And Bred
Joan Sims was
48+ in Born And Bred
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1978
Poster of Carry On Laughing
Carry On Laughing
Joan Sims was
44+ in Carry On Laughing
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1975
Poster of Men Of Affairs
Men Of Affairs
Joan Sims was
43+ in Men Of Affairs
as ''.
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Wed, Oct 03 1973
Poster of Seven of One
Seven of One
Joan Sims was
42+ in Seven of One
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 25 1973
Poster of Sykes
Sykes
Joan Sims was
42+ in Sykes
as ''.
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Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Six Dates with Barker
Six Dates with Barker
Joan Sims was
40+ in Six Dates with Barker
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 1971
Poster of The Goodies
The Goodies
Joan Sims was
40+ in The Goodies
as ', Delia Capone, Matron'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 08 1970
Poster of Carry On Christmas Specials
Carry On Christmas Specials
Joan Sims was
39+ in Carry On Christmas Specials
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 24 1969
Poster of In Loving Memory
In Loving Memory
Joan Sims was
39+ in In Loving Memory
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 04 1969
Poster of Ooh La La!
Ooh La La!
Joan Sims was
37+ in Ooh La La!
as ''.
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Sat, Apr 06 1968
Poster of Cilla
Cilla
Joan Sims was
37+ in Cilla
as 'Self'.
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Tue, Jan 30 1968
Poster of Before The Fringe
Before The Fringe
Joan Sims was
36+ in Before The Fringe
as ''.
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Mon, Jan 30 1967
Poster of Till Death Us Do Part
Till Death Us Do Part
Joan Sims was
36+ in Till Death Us Do Part
as ''.
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Mon, Jun 06 1966
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Joan Sims was
33+ in Doctor Who
as 'Katryca'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of The Stanley Baxter Show
The Stanley Baxter Show
Joan Sims was
33+ in The Stanley Baxter Show
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 17 1963
Poster of The Dick Emery Show
The Dick Emery Show
Joan Sims was
33+ in The Dick Emery Show
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 13 1963
Poster of Dial RIX
Dial RIX
Joan Sims was
32+ in Dial RIX
as ''.
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Wed, Sep 12 1962
Poster of Our House
Our House
Joan Sims was
30+ in Our House
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 11 1960
Poster of The Buccaneers
The Buccaneers
Joan Sims was
26+ in The Buccaneers
as 'Abigail'.
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Wed, Sep 19 1956
Poster of Colonel March of Scotland Yard
Colonel March of Scotland Yard
Joan Sims was
25+ in Colonel March of Scotland Yard
as 'Marjorie Dawson'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 22 1956
Poster of The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Joan Sims was
25+ in The Adventures of Robin Hood
as 'Nell'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1955