Biography
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.
Acted in 123
2000s
- 2001
On Location: The Carry Ons
Desiree Dubarry / Chloe Moore / Cora Flange (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2000
1990s
- 1996
Stop Messin' About!: The Very Best of Kenneth Williams
(Archive footage)
- 1994
Smokescreen
Mrs Nash · 6 episodes
- 1993
One Foot in the Grave: One Foot in the Algarve
Lady on Plane
Tender Loving Care
Daisy Potter
- 1992
- 1991
Morrissey - Hulmerist
Cast - Ouija Board, Ouija Board
Tonight at 8.30
Mrs. Rockett · 1 episode
- 1990
On the Up
Mrs. Fiona Wembley · 19 episodes
1980s
- 1989
Victoria Wood
Susan · 1 episode
- 1986
Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet
Queen Katryca
Farrington of the F.O.
Annie Begley · 14 episodes
- 1985
Deceptions
Mrs. Thirkell
Deceptions
Mrs. Thirkell · 2 episodes
- 1984
Hay Fever
Clara
Miss Marple
Miss Murgatroyd · 1 episode
- 1983
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
Carry On Emmannuelle
Mrs. Dangle
- 1977
That's Carry On!
Various Characters (archive footage)
- 1976
Carry On England
Private Jennifer Ffoukes-Sharpe
Love Among the Ruins
Fanny Pratt
- 1975
One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing
Emily
Carry On Laughing
Madame Olga, Lady Isobel, Lady Kate Houndsbotham, Else, Amelia Forbush, Lady Guinevere, Mrs MacFlute, Dr. Janis Crunbitt, Mrs Breeches · 1 episode
- 1974
Carry On Dick
Madame Desiree
- 1973
Carry On Christmas
Virginia's Mother / Senna Pod / Bishop's Wife / Adelle / 6th Ballerina / Salvation Army Collector / Maid Marion / Traffic Warden.
Carry On Girls
Connie Philpotts
Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!
Birdie
Seven of One
Mrs Dawkins · 1 episode
Not Now Darling
Miss Tipdale
The Cobblers of Umbridge
Lilian Beverly
- 1972
Carry On Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing)
Maid / Lady Rhoda Cockhorse / Fiona's Mother / Madrigal Singer / Miss Esmerelda / Mephistopheles' Wife
Carry On Abroad
Cora Flange
Carry On Matron
Mrs. Tidey
The Alf Garnett Saga
Gran
- 1971
A Christmas Carol
Mrs. Cratchit (voice)
Carry On at Your Convenience
Chloe Moore
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
Policewoman (segment "Avarice")
Carry On Henry
Queen Marie
The Odd Job
Kitty Harriman
Six Dates with Barker
Kitty Harriman · 1 episode
- 1970
Carry On Loving
Esme Crowfoot
Doctor in Trouble
Russian Captain
Carry On Up the Jungle
Lady Evelyn Bagley
1960s
- 1969
Carry On Christmas Specials
TV
Carry On Again Doctor
Mrs. Ellen Moore
In Loving Memory
TV
- 1968
Iolanthe
Queen of the Fairies
Ooh La La!
TV
- 1967
Carry On Doctor
Chloe Gibson
Follow That Camel
Zig-Zig
Don't Lose Your Head
Désirée Dubarry
- 1966
Carry On Screaming!
Emily Bung
Doctor in Clover
Matron Sweet
- 1965
The Big Job
Mildred Gamely
San Ferry Ann
Mum
- 1964
Strictly for the Birds
Peggy Bennett
- 1963
The Dick Emery Show
TV
The Iron Maiden
Nellie Trotter
Nurse on Wheels
Deborah Walcott
- 1962
Twice Round the Daffodils
Harriet Halfpenny
A Pair of Briefs
Beryl Hoggins (aka Gale Tornado)
- 1961
No, My Darling Daughter
Miss PacPherson, a typist
Carry On Regardless
Lily Duveen
Mr. Topaze
Colette
His and Hers
Hortense
- 1960
Alice Through the Looking Box
Chambermaid
Watch Your Stern
Ann Foster
Doctor in Love
Dawn
Carry On Constable
Policewoman Gloria Passworthy
1950s
- 1959
Please Turn Over
Beryl
Upstairs and Downstairs
Blodwen
Carry On Teacher
Miss Sarah Allcock
Life In Emergency Ward 10
Mrs. Pryor
Carry On Nurse
Student Nurse Stella Dawson
The Captain's Table
Maude Pritchett
- 1958
Passport to Shame
Miriam
Davy
Tea Lady
- 1957
Just My Luck
Phoebe
No Time for Tears
Sister O'Malley
Carry On Admiral
Mary
- 1956
Stars in Your Eyes
Walter’s Secretary
Dry Rot
Beth Barton
The Silken Affair
Lady Barber
Lost
Ice Cream Seller in the Park
- 1955
Doctor at Sea
Wendy Thomas
As Long As They're Happy
Linda
- 1954
To Dorothy, a Son
Telephone Operator
The Belles of St Trinian's
Miss Dawn
The Young Lovers
Telephone Operator, American Embassy (uncredited)
What Every Woman Wants
Dolly Winch
Doctor in the House
Nurse Rigor Mortis
- 1953
Trouble in Store
Edna
Meet Mr. Lucifer
Fairy Queen
Will Any Gentleman...?
Beryl
The Square Ring
Bunty
Colonel March Investigates
Marjorie Dawson
Appearances3
1990s
- 1998
What's a Carry On?
Self - Interviewee
1980s
- 1988
An Audience With Victoria Wood
Self
1960s
- 1968
