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Jane Lapotaire
Acting

Jane Lapotaire

Born 1944-12-26
Ipswitch, Suffolk, UK
Department: Acting

Biography

Jane Elizabeth Marie Lapotaire (née Burgess; 26 December 1944 – 5 March 2026) was an English actress from Suffolk.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Jane Lapotaire

The Crown
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The Crown

2016
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Midsomer Murders
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Midsomer Murders

1997
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Rebecca
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Rebecca

2020
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Play for Today
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Play for Today

1970
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Casualty
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Casualty

1986
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Endeavour
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Endeavour

2013
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The BBC Television Shakespeare
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The BBC Television Shakespeare

1978
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Crown Court
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Crown Court

1972
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Screen Two
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Screen Two

1985
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There's Only One Jimmy Grimble
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There's Only One Jimmy Grimble

2000
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (83 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
The Burning GirlsThe Burning GirlsJoan HartmanTV Series2023
SmyrnaSmyrnaFilio WilliamsMovie2021
DalglieshDalglieshLady LaviniaTV Series2021
RebeccaRebeccaGrannyMovie2020
The CrownThe CrownPrincess AliceTV Series2016
RSC Live: Henry VRSC Live: Henry VQueen IsobelMovie2015
LucanLucanSusan Maxwell-ScottMovie2013
LucanLucanSusie Maxwell-ScottTV Series2013
RSC Live: Richard IIRSC Live: Richard IIDuchess of GloucesterMovie2013
EndeavourEndeavourMadame BelascoTV Series2013
Windsor Castle: After the FireWindsor Castle: After the FireNarratorMovie2011
Eleventh HourEleventh HourSelf / AppearanceTV Series2006
Elizabeth David: A Life in RecipesElizabeth David: A Life in RecipesErnestine CarterMovie2006
Broadway's Lost Treasures IIBroadway's Lost Treasures IIEdith Piaf (segment "Piaf")Movie2004
He Knew He Was RightHe Knew He Was RightLady MilboroughTV Series2004
Bella and the BoysBella and the BoysMrs. RogersMovie2004
Can't Stop BreathingCan't Stop BreathingDaisyMovie2004
There's Only One Jimmy GrimbleThere's Only One Jimmy GrimbleAlice BrewerMovie2000
Arabian NightsArabian NightsMiriamTV Series2000
Shooting FishShooting FishDylan's HeadmistressMovie1997
Ain't Misbehavin'Ain't Misbehavin'Clara Van TrappTV Series1997
Midsomer MurdersMidsomer MurdersMary MohanTV Series1997
McCallumMcCallumSelf / AppearanceTV Series1997
Testament: The Bible in AnimationTestament: The Bible in AnimationSarah (voice)TV Series1996
Surviving PicassoSurviving PicassoOlga PicassoMovie1996
Giving TongueHilda JacobMovie1996
Johnny and the DeadJohnny and the DeadSylvia LibertyTV Series1995
The Inspector Alleyn MysteriesThe Inspector Alleyn MysteriesElspeth CostTV Series1993
The Big BattalionsThe Big BattalionsMartha HoylandTV Series1992
Love HurtsLove HurtsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1992
A Curious SuicideBetsey McCulloughMovie1990
Circles Of DeceitCircles Of DeceitHelenMovie1990
ChillersChillersBetsey McCulloughTV Series1990
Murder on the MoonMurder on the MoonLouise MackeyMovie1989
The Dark AngelThe Dark AngelMadame de la RougierreTV Series1989
Blind JusticeKatherine HughesTV Series1988
The Master BuilderThe Master BuilderAline SolnessMovie1988
Napoleon and Josephine: A Love StoryNapoleon and Josephine: A Love StoryLetizia BonaparteTV Series1987
Daytime LiveSelf / AppearanceTV Series1987
The Ruth Rendell MysteriesThe Ruth Rendell MysteriesAnouk KhooriTV Series1987
The Dark AngelThe Dark AngelMadame de la RougierreMovie1987
CasualtyCasualtyEileen JarvisTV Series1986
CasualtyCasualtyMaureenTV Series1986
Seal MorningSeal MorningMiriam SpencerTV Series1986
Lady JaneLady JanePrincess MaryMovie1986
Screen TwoScreen TwoHelenTV Series1985
Playing ShakespearePlaying ShakespeareSelf / AppearanceTV Series1984
PiafPiafÉdith PiafMovie1984
To Catch a KingTo Catch a KingIrene NeumannMovie1984
MacbethMacbethLady MacbethMovie1983
EurekaEurekaHelen McCannMovie1983
The Captain's DollThe Captain's DollEvangelineMovie1983
The Barretts of Wimpole StreetThe Barretts of Wimpole StreetElisabeth Moulton-BarrettMovie1982
Antony & CleopatraAntony & CleopatraCleopatraMovie1981
The Search for Alexander the GreatThe Search for Alexander the GreatOlympiasTV Series1981
The BBC Television ShakespeareThe BBC Television ShakespeareLady MacbethTV Series1978
The Devil's CrownThe Devil's CrownEleanor of AquitaineTV Series1978
Marie CurieMarie CurieMarie CurieTV Series1977
The House of Bernarda AlbaMagdalenaMovie1976
The Other WomanThe Other WomanKimMovie1976
One of Our Dinosaurs Is MissingOne of Our Dinosaurs Is MissingMiss PrescottMovie1975
Edward the SeventhEdward the SeventhPrincess DagmarTV Series1975
Edward the SeventhEdward the SeventhDowager Empress DagmarTV Series1975
Oranges and LemonsAnne SewellTV Series1973
The Black DogOriandaMovie1973
The AsphyxThe AsphyxChristina CunninghamMovie1972
The EdwardiansThe EdwardiansAlice HoatsonTV Series1972
Crown CourtCrown CourtJuliet TomlinTV Series1972
On CallJeanMovie1972
Van der ValkVan der ValkSelf / AppearanceTV Series1972
Van der ValkVan der ValkEllyTV Series1972
Love and Mr LewishamLove and Mr LewishamMiss HeydingerTV Series1972
Country MattersCountry MattersOrianda CrabbeTV Series1972
The SextetThe SextetSelf / AppearanceTV Series1972
Antony and CleopatraAntony and CleopatraCharmianMovie1972
Stocker's CopperStocker's CopperAlice StockerMovie1972
The Rivals of Sherlock HolmesThe Rivals of Sherlock HolmesEmily ShawTV Series1971
Jason KingJason KingSelf / AppearanceTV Series1971
Play for TodayPlay for TodayKimTV Series1970
Performance.Performance.Mrs. Farrell (uncredited)Movie1970
CrescendoCrescendoLillianneMovie1970
CallanCallanSelf / AppearanceTV Series1967
Armchair TheatreArmchair TheatreJeanTV Series1956