Wendy Craig - Actor Profile

Wendy Craig

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
21Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 20, 1934
Birth Place: County Durham, England, UK

About Wendy Craig

Wendy Craig CBE (born 20 June 1934) is a BAFTA Award winning English actress who is best known for her appearances in the sitcoms Butterflies, ...And Mother Makes Three and ...And Mother Makes Five. She currently plays the recurring role of Matron in popular TV series The Royal. Description above from the Wikipedia article Wendy Craig,  licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Wendy Craig Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Wendy Craig reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Wendy Craig's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 19% of Wendy Craig'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 The Real Jane Austen, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Wendy Craig Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Wendy Craig's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Wendy Craig has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2012 Run For Your Wife Nanny Flop Similar →
2006 Joe and Petunia: Coastguard Petunia Flop Similar →
2002 The Real Jane Austen Aunt Lefroy Super Hit Similar →
1982 The Funny Side of Christmas Ria Parkinson Flop Similar →
1977 Cinderella CND Mrs. Mitchell Flop Similar →
1977 Joseph Andrews Mrs. Tow-Wouse Flop Similar →
1971 Joe and Petunia: Country Code Petunia (voice) Flop Similar →
1970 Joe and Petunia: Water Safety (Flags) Petunia (voice) Flop Similar →
1968 Joe and Petunia: Coastguard Petunia (voice) Flop Similar →
1967 I'll Never Forget What's'isname Louise Quint Flop Similar →
1967 Shelter Woman Flop Similar →
1967 Just Like a Woman Scilla Alexander Flop Similar →
1966 Satisfaction Guaranteed Claire Belmont Flop Similar →
1965 The Nanny Virginia 'Virgie' Fane Hit Similar →
1963 The Servant Susan Stewart Super Hit Similar →
1963 Into the Dark Valerie Dodds Flop Similar →
1963 The Mind Benders Annabella Average Similar →
1962 Heart to Heart Jessie Weston Flop Similar →
1961 Candida Candida Flop Similar →
1958 Room at the Top Joan (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1957 The Secret Place Receptionist (uncredited) Average Similar →

Wendy Craig - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Wendy Craig?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Wendy Craig is "The Real Jane Austen" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Wendy Craig acted in?

Wendy Craig has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Wendy Craig?

Other notable films include "The Servant", "Room at the Top", and "The Nanny".

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