Biography
Wanda Ventham (born 5 August 1935) is an English television actress. She appeared in the third and fourth series of BBC's Sherlock in 2014 and 2017, where she played the title character's mum, with her son, actor Benedict Cumberbatch starring in the title role of Holmes. In April 2014, People magazine featured her in its "Most Beautiful People in the World" edition.
Acted in 71
2010s
- 2019
- 2016
- 2013
- 2012
Run For Your Wife
Woman on Bus
- 2010
2000s
- 2007
- 2005
- 2002
Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War
Victoria
- 2000
1990s
- 1997
The Vanishing Man
Mrs Braithwaite · 1 episode
- 1996
- 1995
Next of Kin
TV
- 1992
1980s
- 1988
Out of the Shadows
Liz Bennett
- 1987
Doctor Who: Time and the Rani
Faroon
- 1986
Executive Stress
Sylvia · 4 episodes
- 1981
- 1980
Invasion: UFO
Col. Virginia Lake
1970s
- 1979
You're Not Watching Me, Mummy
Susan
- 1978
- 1977
Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl
Thea Ransome
That's Carry On!
Pretty Bidder (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1975
- 1973
- 1972
UFO: Take Them Alive
Colonnello Virginia Lake
The Lotus Eaters
Ann Shepherd · 15 episodes
- 1971
Walt, King of the Dumper
Jasmine
UFO: Red alert... Attack on Earth!
Colonel Virginia Lake
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
The Caesars
Ennia · 1 episode
- 1967
Doctor Who: The Faceless Ones
Jean Rock
Mister Ten Per Cent
Kathy
- 1966
The Spy with a Cold Nose
Mrs. Winters
The Eye
Josephine
Death Is a Woman
Priscilla Blunstone-Smythe
- 1965
The Big Job
Dot Franklin
The Intelligence Men
Blonde at Reception Dinner Table (uncredited)
- 1964
The Likely Lads
Angela · 1 episode
- 1963
A Stitch in Time
Nurse (uncredited)
We Joined the Navy
Dartmouth Girl
The Cracksman
Sandra
- 1962
On the Beat
Outraged Hairdressers Customer (uncredited)
Solo for Sparrow
Waitress
- 1961
The Rag Trade
TV
- 1960
1950s
- 1959
The Navy Lark
Mabel
- 1956
Armchair Theatre
Milly Craddock, Julie · 1 episode
My Teenage Daughter
Gina
Appearances2
2010s
- 2016
UFO From Earth to the Moon
Self
