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Occupation
  
Actress, writer

Partner
  
Duncan Preston (1997–)

Years active
  
1971–present

Children
  
Truan Munro

Name
  
Susan Penhaligon

Books
  
For the Love of Angel

Role
  
Actress


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Born
  
3 July 1949 (age 75) (
1949-07-03
)

Spouse
  
Duncan Preston (m. 1986–1992), David Munro (m. 1974–1981), Nicholas Loukes (m. 1971–1972)

Movies and TV shows
  

Similar
  
Doug McClure, Duncan Preston, Ben Nealon

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Susan Penhaligon (born 3 July 1949) is a British actress and writer. She is known for her role in the drama series Bouquet of Barbed Wire (1976), and for playing Helen Barker in the sitcom A Fine Romance (1981–84). She also appeared in the soap opera Emmerdale (2006). Her film appearances include No Sex Please, We're British (1973) and Paul Verhoeven's Soldier of Orange (1977).

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Early days

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Penhaligon was born in Manila but returned with her family to Cornwall, aged 6. She spent her formative years living in St. Ives and Falmouth. Aged 11 she was sent to boarding school in Bristol where her acting ambitions were encouraged. She has two brothers and a sister in the USA. After her parents divorced, her father went to live in San Francisco. She is a cousin of the late David Penhaligon, a former Liberal member of parliament in Cornwall.

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While training at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, Penhaligon shared a flat with Peter Hammill; she is mentioned in the lyrics of the Van der Graaf Generator song "Refugees" and the Peter Hammill song "Easy to Slip Away". Tagged the 'British Bardot' in the 1970s, Clive Aslet in The Daily Telegraph wrote that Penhaligon "was the face of the decade".

Theatre roles

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Penhaligon's first appearance in the theatre was playing Juliet in Romeo and Juliet at the Connaught Theatre Worthing in a two weekly repertory company.

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In the West End she appeared in a 1987 production of Three Sisters at the Albery Theatre. In 1982, she played a leading part in The Real Thing at the Strand Theatre, Aldwich (now called the Novello). She appeared in The Maintenance Man at the Comedy Theatre in 1987, and played "Curley’s Wife" in a 1984 production of Of Mice and Men at the now defunct Mermaid Theatre. She has toured the UK extensively, appearing in productions of The Constant Wife (Richmond Theatre, 2004), Mrs. Warren's Profession (Richmond Theatre, 2009), Death Trap (Theatre Royal, Norwich, 2002), Agatha Christie's Verdict (Floral Pavilion Theatre, 2011), Dangerous Obsession with Simon Ward (Theatre Royal, Bath, 1989), and Lord Arthur Saville's Crime by Oscar Wilde (Richmond Theatre, 2005).

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She was in Time and the Conways, Lower Depths and The Cherry Orchard, and played a leading part in Arthur Miller's Broken Glass at the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds.

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In the Edinburgh Festival Fringe she appeared in the premiere of Dario Fo's Abduction Diana and she appeared in a critically acclaimed production of Misery at the King's Head Theatre.

TV roles

Her TV credits include Count Dracula (1977) with Louis Jourdan, Upstairs Downstairs, Tales of the Unexpected, Bergerac, Remington Steele, Wycliffe, Doctor Who, The Taming of the Shrew by the BBC Shakespeare series, Heart of the Country and A Kind of Loving. In A Fine Romance, she played Helen Barker. She has been in three different episodes of Doctors and three different episodes of Casualty. She also played Jean Hope in UK soap Emmerdale, for a year.

Film roles

Penhaligon had roles in films such as Say Hello to Yesterday (1970), Private Road (1971), Under Milk Wood (1972) as Mae Rose Cottage, No Sex Please, We're British (1973), The Land That Time Forgot (1975), House of Mortal Sin (1976), Nasty Habits (1977), Paul Verhoeven's Soldier of Orange (1977) as a British military officer, The Uncanny (1977), Leopard in the Snow (1978), Patrick (1978), The Masks of Death (1984) and Top Dog (2014). She also played the role of the sole survivor of LANSA Flight 508, Juliane Koepcke in the film Miracles Still Happen (1974), directed by Giuseppe Maria Scotese.

Writing career

Her novel For the Love of Angel, published in 2008 by Truran Books, is set in Cornwall in the 1880s.

Filmography

Actress
2022
Mab Hudel (Short) as
Nan
2022
Long Way Back as
Angie
2021
Into the Night as
Mary Richards
2001
Doctors (TV Series) as
Alice Price / June Collerton / Daphne Morris / ...
- Sleeping with Ghosts (2021) - Alice Price
- Clues to My Heart (2016) - June Collerton
- Out Damned Spot (2012) - Daphne Morris
- Double Bogey (2010) - Angela Linkson
- Kissing Babies (2001) - Carla Halliday
2018
The Dead Room (TV Movie) as
Joan
2017
An Unkind Word (Short) as
Caroline
2014
Top Dog as
Sal
1992
Casualty (TV Series) as
Anne Pitney / Leila Morrison / Hattie Kent
- Rock and a Hard Place (2013) - Anne Pitney
- Getting Through (2003) - Leila Morrison
- Act of Faith (1992) - Hattie Kent
2013
Patrick: Evil Awakens as
Woman on radio (voice)
2011
The Afternoon Play (TV Series) as
Beth
- Small Acts of Kindness (2011) - Beth
2009
Citizen versus Kane (Short) as
Susan Adamson
2008
Say That You Love Me (Short) as
Laura
2006
Emmerdale Farm (TV Series) as
Jean Hope
2005
Trueman & Riley (TV Series) as
Kate Saunders
- High Windows (2005) - Kate Saunders
2002
A Touch of Frost (TV Series) as
Pam Hartley
- Mistaken Identity: Part 2 (2002) - Pam Hartley
- Mistaken Identity: Part 1 (2002) - Pam Hartley
2001
Doctor Who: The Monthly Adventures (Podcast Series) as
Shayla
- Primeval (2001) - Shayla (voice)
1999
Junk (TV Movie) as
Mrs Brogan
1997
Ruth Rendell Mysteries (TV Series) as
Beth Fyfield
- Thornapple (1997) - Beth Fyfield
1994
Wycliffe (TV Series) as
Mariah Penrose
- The Scapegoat (1994) - Mariah Penrose
1993
Teenage Health Freak (TV Series) as
Jane
- Episode #2.6 (1993) - Jane
- Episode #2.4 (1993) - Jane
1991
Trouble in Mind (TV Series) as
Julia Charlesworth
- In the Heat of the Afternoon (1991) - Julia Charlesworth
- The Golf, the Grub and the Tottie (1991) - Julia Charlesworth
- The Chance to Dream (1991) - Julia Charlesworth
- A Woman's Touch (1991) - Julia Charlesworth
- For Whom the Bell Dings (1991) - Julia Charlesworth
- A Sketch in Time (1991) - Julia Charlesworth
- Down Memory Lane (1991) - Julia Charlesworth
- A Far, Far Better Thing (1991) - Julia Charlesworth
- The Long Not-So-Good Friday (1991) - Julia Charlesworth
1989
Bergerac (TV Series) as
Ruth Gardiner
- Natural Enemies (1989) - Ruth Gardiner
1987
People Are the Same the Universe Over (Short) as
Mother
1987
Heart of the Country (TV Mini Series) as
Natalie Harris
- 'Till I'm on My Feet (1987) - Natalie Harris
- You Have to Have Someone (1987) - Natalie Harris
- What You Need Is a Helping Hand (1987) - Natalie Harris
- Why Wasn't I Told? (1987) - Natalie Harris
1984
Sherlock Holmes and the Masks of Death (TV Movie) as
Miss Derwent
1984
Remington Steele (TV Series) as
Margaret Cable
- Maltese Steele (1984) - Margaret Cable
1981
A Fine Romance (TV Series) as
Helen
- Happy Ever After? (1984) - Helen
- A Romantic Meal (1984) - Helen
- A Weekend Away (1984) - Helen
- Mike's New Girlfriend (1984) - Helen
- In Hiding (1984) - Helen
- The Telephone Call (1984) - Helen
- Extreme Measures (1983) - Helen
- Parenthood (1983) - Helen
- Business Problems (1983) - Helen
- The Dinner Party (1983) - Helen
- Missing (1983) - Helen
- Furniture (1982) - Helen
- Boulogne (1982) - Helen
- The New Secretary (1982) - Helen
- Was That a Proposal? (1982) - Helen
- A Trip to the Dentist (1982) - Helen
- A Helping Hand (1982) - Helen
- Playing Games (1981) - Helen
- Keep Them Apart (1981) - Helen
- How to Avoid Bankruptcy (1981) - Helen
- Unlucky in Love (1981) - Helen
- Different Answers (1981) - Helen
- First Meeting (1981) - Helen
1983
Heather Ann (TV Movie) as
Heather Ann Lewis
1982
Tales of the Unexpected (TV Series) as
Mary Ashburn / W.P.C. Mary Bryan
- Hit and Run (1983) - Mary Ashburn
- Decoy (1982) - W.P.C. Mary Bryan
1982
A Kind of Loving (TV Mini Series) as
Donna Pennyman
- October 1973: Part 2 (1982) - Donna Pennyman
- October 1973: Part 1 (1982) - Donna Pennyman
- February - August 1963 (1982) - Donna Pennyman
- December 1962 (1982) - Donna Pennyman
1980
Ramp Ahead (TV Movie) as
Suzy Wilkins
1980
The Taming of the Shrew (TV Movie) as
Bianca
1979
The Dick Francis Thriller: The Racing Game (TV Series) as
Carol Tomes
- Horsenap (1979) - Carol Tomes
1978
Return of the Saint (TV Series) as
Emma Bartlett
- The Imprudent Professor (1978) - Emma Bartlett
1978
BBC2 Play of the Week (TV Series) as
Secretary / Schoolgirl / Actress / ...
- Fearless Frank (1978) - Secretary / Schoolgirl / Actress / -
1978
Patrick as
Kathy Jacquard
1978
Leopard in the Snow as
Helen James
1977
Count Dracula (TV Movie) as
Lucy Westenra
1977
Soldier of Orange as
Susan
1977
The Uncanny as
Janet (segment "London 1912")
1977
Nasty Habits as
Felicity
1976
House of Mortal Sin as
Jenny Welch
1976
Bouquet of Barbed Wire (TV Mini Series) as
Prue Sorenson
- Leave-Taking (1976) - Prue Sorenson
- Premonitions (1976) - Prue Sorenson
- Repercussions (1976) - Prue Sorenson
- Festivities (1976) - Prue Sorenson
- Diversions (1976) - Prue Sorenson
- Introductions (1976) - Prue Sorenson
- Home-coming (1976) - Prue Sorenson
1976
Shades of Greene (TV Series) as
Julia
- Mortmain (1976) - Julia
1971
Play for Today (TV Series) as
Lucy Bagley / Barbara
- Brassneck (1975) - Lucy Bagley
- O Fat White Woman (1971) - Barbara
1975
Public Eye (TV Series) as
Tuesday Simpson
- The Fall Guy (1975) - Tuesday Simpson
1974
The Land That Time Forgot as
Lisa Clayton
1974
Miracles Still Happen as
Juliane Koepcke
1974
Seven Faces of Woman (TV Series) as
Christine
- Polly Put the Kettle On (1974) - Christine
1974
The Last Chapter (Short) as
Penny
1970
BBC Play of the Month (TV Series) as
Isabella / Maid
- The Changeling (1974) - Isabella
- The Rivals (1970) - Maid
1973
Love Story (TV Series) as
Carol
- My Brother Peter (1973) - Carol
1973
Once Upon a Time (TV Series)
- Ishmael (1973)
1973
No Sex Please - We're British as
Penny Hunter
1973
Late Night Theatre (TV Series) as
Barbara
- Barbara's Wedding (1973) - Barbara
1973
The Regiment (TV Series) as
Annie Hassock
- Troopship (1973) - Annie Hassock
1972
Country Matters (TV Series) as
Ianthe Forrest
- Craven Arms (1972) - Ianthe Forrest
1972
The Visitors (TV Mini Series) as
Gisela
- Episode #1.5 (1972) - Gisela
- Episode #1.4 (1972) - Gisela
- Episode #1.3 (1972) - Gisela
- Episode #1.2 (1972) - Gisela
- Episode #1.1 (1972) - Gisela
1972
Doctor Who (TV Series) as
Lakis
- The Time Monster: Episode Six (1972) - Lakis
- The Time Monster: Episode Five (1972) - Lakis
1972
Pardon My Genie (TV Series) as
Joyce
- If Opportunity Knocks - I'm Out (1972) - Joyce
1971
Thirty-Minute Theatre (TV Series) as
Marjory
- Jenkins (1971) - Marjory
1971
Upstairs, Downstairs (TV Series) as
Mary Stokes
- A Cry for Help (1971) - Mary Stokes
1971
Private Road as
Ann Halpern
1971
Under Milk Wood as
Mae Rose Cottage
1971
ITV Saturday Night Theatre (TV Series) as
Judy
- Pandora (1971) - Judy
1971
Say Hello to Yesterday as
Girl on train (uncredited)
Thanks
2005
Courting Controversy (Video documentary short) (special thanks - as Susan Penhaligon 'Sneaky Penhooligan')
2005
Sheila Keith: A Nice Old Lady? (Video documentary short) (special thanks)
Self
2022
The Divine Judi Dench Our National Treasure (TV Movie documentary)
2021
Bobster's Podblast (Podcast Series)
2020
In Search of Dracula with Mark Gatiss (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2013
Patrick: 'Not Quite Hollywood' Interviews (Video) as
Self - Actress in 'Patrick'
2011
The Many Faces of... (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Dame Judi Dench (2011) - Self
2006
Loose Women (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #13.10 (2008) - Self
- Episode #9.30 (2006) - Self
2008
Drama Trails (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- 'Cold Feet' to 'A Touch of Frost' (2008) - Self
2008
Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation! (Documentary) as
Self
2005
Courting Controversy (Video documentary short) as
Self
2005
Sheila Keith: A Nice Old Lady? (Video documentary short) as
Self
1996
This Is Your Life (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Christopher Timothy (2000) - Self
- Rula Lenska (1996) - Self
1998
Blankety Blank (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #14.1 (1998) - Self
1994
The Late Show (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Episode dated 11 May 1994 (1994) - Self
1988
An Audience with Victoria Wood (TV Special) as
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
1981
Give Us a Clue (TV Series) as
Self - Panellist / Self
- Episode #14.12 (1988) - Self
- Episode #5.15 (1982) - Self - Panellist
- Episode #4.5 (1981) - Self - Panellist
1984
Names and Games (TV Mini Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.1 (1984) - Self
1983
A Kind of Living (TV Series) as
Self - Presenter
- Episode dated 23 May 1983 (1983) - Self - Presenter
1980
Night of One Hundred Stars (TV Movie) as
Self
1980
Star Games (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 11 November 1980 (1980) - Self
1980
Call My Bluff (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #15.2 (1980) - Self
- Episode #15.1 (1980) - Self
1976
The Mike Douglas Show (TV Series) as
Self - Actress
- Episode #15.149 (1976) - Self - Actress
Archive Footage
2023
Walker's Women (Documentary short) as
Jenny
2014
The Spit, the Stunts, the Sex, the Gore: Behind the Scenes of 'Patrick' (Video documentary short) as
Kathy Jacquard (uncredited)
2009
Patrick: Trailer and Excerpt from Dubbed US Version (Video short) as
Kathy Jacquard (uncredited)
2007
A Matter of Time (Video documentary) as
Lucy
2004
Biography (TV Series documentary) as
Lucy Westerna
- Bram Stoker (2004) - Lucy Westerna
1981
Roadgames: 1981 Interview with Richard Franklin (Video documentary short) as
Kathy Jacquard
1974
The Master of Adventure (Documentary short) as
Lisa Clayton (uncredited)

References

Susan Penhaligon Wikipedia


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