Wanda Ventham
ActingAbout Wanda Ventham
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.
Wanda Ventham Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Wanda Ventham reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Wanda Ventham's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 26% of Wanda Ventham's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains UFO From Earth to the Moon, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Wanda Ventham Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Wanda Ventham's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Wanda Ventham has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | UFO From Earth to the Moon | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie | Violet | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Run For Your Wife | Woman on Bus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Asylum | Bridie Straffen | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War | Victoria | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Out of the Shadows | Liz Bennett | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Doctor Who: Time and the Rani | Faroon | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Invasion: UFO | Col. Virginia Lake | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | You're Not Watching Me, Mummy | Susan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl | Thea Ransome | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | That's Carry On! | Pretty Bidder (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter | Lady Durward | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | UFO: Take them Alive | Colonnello Virginia Lake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Walt, King of the Dumper | Jasmine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | UFO: Red alert... Attack on Earth! | Coronel Virginia Lake | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Carry On Up the Khyber | Khasi's First Wife | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Blood Beast Terror | Clare Mallinger | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Doctor Who: The Faceless Ones | Jean Rock | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Mister Ten Per Cent | Kathy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Spy with a Cold Nose | Mrs. Winters | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Eye | Josephine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Death Is a Woman | Priscilla Blunstone-Smythe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Big Job | Dot Franklin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Knack... and How to Get It | Gym Mistress (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Intelligence Men | Blonde at Reception Dinner Table (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Joey Boy | Italian Girl | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Carry On Cleo | Pretty Bidder (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | A Stitch in Time | Nurse (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | We Joined the Navy | Dartmouth Girl | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Cracksman | Sandra | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | On the Beat | Outraged Hairdressers Customer (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Solo for Sparrow | Waitress | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Navy Lark | Mabel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | My Teenage Daughter | Gina | Average | Similar → |
Wanda Ventham - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Wanda Ventham?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Wanda Ventham is "UFO From Earth to the Moon" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Wanda Ventham acted in?
Wanda Ventham has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Wanda Ventham?
Other notable films include "Doctor Who: The Faceless Ones", "On the Beat", and "A Stitch in Time".