Judy Cornwell

Biography

Judy Valerie Cornwell (born 22 February 1940) is an English actress best known for her role as Daisy in the successful British sitcom Keeping Up Appearances. She also played Anya Claus in the 1985 film Santa Claus: The Movie.

Known for

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Comedy Classic: Keeping Up Appearances

2023 ⭐ 7.3

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David Copperfield

2001 ⭐ 6.3

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The Life and Crimes of William Palmer

1998 ⭐ 8.7

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The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket

1997 ⭐ 9.5

Career timeline

2025

Mrs. Weekley's Lover

Frieda Weekley · 2025

2023

Comedy Classic: Keeping Up Appearances Notable

Self · 2023

⭐ 7.3

2013

A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee

2013

2001

David Copperfield

Clara Peggotty · 2001

⭐ 6.3

1999

Mary, Mother of Jesus

Inkeeper's Wife · 1999

⭐ 4.1

Mad Cows

Maddy’s Mother · 1999

⭐ 4.4

1998

The Student Prince

Mrs. Quigley · 1998

⭐ 5.3

The Life and Crimes of William Palmer Notable

Mrs. Palmer · 1998

⭐ 8.7

1997

The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket Notable

Daisy · 1997

⭐ 9.5

1995

The Wind in the Willows Notable

Barge Woman (voice) · 1995

⭐ 7.1

Persuasion Notable

Mrs. Musgrove · 1995

⭐ 7.2

1992

Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side Notable

Heather Badcock · 1992

⭐ 7.4

1987

Cry Freedom Notable

Receptionist · 1987

⭐ 7.0

Doctor Who: Paradise Towers

Maddy · 1987

⭐ 6.5

1986

Paying Guests (Part 2)

Mrs. Bliss · 1986

Paying Guests (Part 1)

Mrs. Bliss · 1986

1985

Santa Claus: The Making of the Movie

Self · 1985

⭐ 5.4

Santa Claus: The Movie

Anya Claus · 1985

⭐ 6.3

1982

The Guest

Hilary · 1982

1978

A Touch of the Tiny Hacketts Notable

Sylvia Collis · 1978

⭐ 8.0

The Mill on the Floss

Bessy Tulliver · 1978

1973

The Ruffian on the Stair

Joyce · 1973

1972

Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?

Clarine · 1972

⭐ 6.2

1970

Wuthering Heights

Nellie · 1970

⭐ 6.4

Paddy Notable

Breeda · 1970

⭐ 7.0

Every Home Should Have One

Liz Brown · 1970

⭐ 4.9

1969

Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?

Filigree Fondle · 1969

⭐ 4.8

1968

Cry Wolf

Stella · 1968

Cry WoIf

Stella · 1968

⭐ 6.3

Infidelity Took Place

Molly Panett · 1968

1967

Poor Cherry

Abbie · 1967

Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon

Lady Electra · 1967

⭐ 5.5

Two for the Road Notable

Pat · 1967

⭐ 7.0

Frequently appears with

Patricia Routledge

Self

Clive Swift

Self (archive footage)

Geoffrey Hughes

Self (archive footage)

Jeremy Gittins

Self

Hugh Dancy

David Copperfield

Sarah Smart

Clara Copperfield

Sally Field

Betsey Trotwood

Murray Melvin

Dr Edward Chillip

Full filmography

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Mrs. Weekley's Lover

2025

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Comedy Classic: Keeping Up Appearances

2023 ⭐ 7.3

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A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee

2013

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David Copperfield

2001 ⭐ 6.3

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Mary, Mother of Jesus

1999 ⭐ 4.1

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Mad Cows

1999 ⭐ 4.4

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The Student Prince

1998 ⭐ 5.3

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The Life and Crimes of William Palmer

1998 ⭐ 8.7

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The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket

1997 ⭐ 9.5

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The Wind in the Willows

1995 ⭐ 7.1

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Persuasion

1995 ⭐ 7.2

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Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side

1992 ⭐ 7.4

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Cry Freedom

1987 ⭐ 7.0

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Doctor Who: Paradise Towers

1987 ⭐ 6.5

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Paying Guests (Part 2)

1986

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Paying Guests (Part 1)

1986

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Santa Claus: The Making of the Movie

1985 ⭐ 5.4

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Santa Claus: The Movie

1985 ⭐ 6.3

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The Guest

1982

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A Touch of the Tiny Hacketts

1978 ⭐ 8.0