Joan Sims

Acting

Joan Sims

Born 9 May 1930 · Laindon, Essex, England, UK · Died 27 June 2001 at 71

Irene Joan Marion Sims was an English actress remembered for her roles in the Carry On films, including Carry On Nurse, Carry On Cleo, and Carry On Camping. She played Mrs Wembley, the cook with a liking for sherry in On the Up, and Madge Hardcastle in As Time Goes By.

Known for

Highlights

Doctor Who1963 · Series · Katryca
The Thief and the Cobbler1993 · Film · Nurse / Mad Old Holy Witch (voice)
Carry On Cleo1964 · Film · Calpurnia
Carry On Camping1969 · Film · Joan Fussey
Carry On Screaming!1966 · Film · Emily Bung
A Christmas Carol1971 · Film · Mrs. Cratchit (voice)

Filmography

Movies

87 films

The Last of the Blonde Bombshells2000 · Film · Betty
The Canterville Ghost1996 · Film · Mrs. Umney
One Foot in the Grave: One Foot in the Algarve1993 · Film · Lady on Plane
Tender Loving Care1993 · Film · Daisy Potter
The Thief and the Cobbler1993 · Film · Nurse / Mad Old Holy Witch (voice)
Morrissey - Hulmerist1991 · Film · Cast - Ouija Board, Ouija Board
Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet1986 · Film · Queen Katryca
Deceptions1985 · Film · Mrs. Thirkell
Hay Fever1984 · Film · Clara
Carry On Emmannuelle1978 · Film · Mrs. Dangle
Carry On England1976 · Film · Private Jennifer Ffoukes-Sharpe
Love Among the Ruins1976 · Film · Fanny Pratt
One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing1975 · Film · Emily
Carry On Behind1975 · Film · Daphne Barnes
Carry On Dick1974 · Film · Madame Desiree
Carry On Christmas1973 · Film · Virginia's Mother / Senna Pod / Bishop's Wife / Adelle / 6th Ballerina / Salvation Army Collector / Maid Marion / Traffic Warden.
Carry On Girls1973 · Film · Connie Philpotts
Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!1973 · Film · Birdie
Not Now Darling1973 · Film · Miss Tipdale
The Cobblers of Umbridge1973 · Film · Lilian Beverly
Carry On Christmas (or Carry On Stuffing)1972 · Film · Maid / Lady Rhoda Cockhorse / Fiona's Mother / Madrigal Singer / Miss Esmerelda / Mephistopheles' Wife
Carry On Abroad1972 · Film · Cora Flange
Carry On Matron1972 · Film · Mrs. Tidey
The Alf Garnett Saga1972 · Film · Gran
A Christmas Carol1971 · Film · Mrs. Cratchit (voice)
Carry On at Your Convenience1971 · Film · Chloe Moore
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins1971 · Film · Policewoman (segment "Avarice")
Carry On Henry1971 · Film · Queen Marie
The Odd Job1971 · Film · Kitty Harriman
Carry On Loving1970 · Film · Esme Crowfoot
Doctor in Trouble1970 · Film · Russian Captain
Carry On Up the Jungle1970 · Film · Lady Evelyn Bagley
Carry On Again Doctor1969 · Film · Mrs. Ellen Moore
Carry On Camping1969 · Film · Joan Fussey
Iolanthe1968 · Film · Queen of the Fairies
Carry On Up the Khyber1968 · Film · Lady Joanie Ruff-Diamond
Carry On Doctor1967 · Film · Chloe Gibson
Follow That Camel1967 · Film · Zig-Zig
Don't Lose Your Head1967 · Film · Désirée Dubarry
Carry On Screaming!1966 · Film · Emily Bung
Doctor in Clover1966 · Film · Matron Sweet
Carry On Cowboy1965 · Film · Belle
The Big Job1965 · Film · Mildred Gamely
San Ferry Ann1965 · Film · Mum
Carry On Cleo1964 · Film · Calpurnia
Strictly for the Birds1964 · Film · Peggy Bennett
The Iron Maiden1963 · Film · Nellie Trotter
Nurse on Wheels1963 · Film · Deborah Walcott
Twice Round the Daffodils1962 · Film · Harriet Halfpenny
A Pair of Briefs1962 · Film · Beryl Hoggins (aka Gale Tornado)
No, My Darling Daughter1961 · Film · Miss PacPherson, a typist
Carry On Regardless1961 · Film · Lily Duveen
Mr. Topaze1961 · Film · Colette
His and Hers1961 · Film · Hortense
Alice Through the Looking Box1960 · Film · Chambermaid
Watch Your Stern1960 · Film · Ann Foster
Doctor in Love1960 · Film · Dawn
Carry On Constable1960 · Film · Policewoman Gloria Passworthy
Please Turn Over1959 · Film · Beryl
Upstairs and Downstairs1959 · Film · Blodwen
Carry On Teacher1959 · Film · Miss Sarah Allcock
Life In Emergency Ward 101959 · Film · Mrs. Pryor
Carry On Nurse1959 · Film · Student Nurse Stella Dawson
The Captain's Table1959 · Film · Maude Pritchett
Passport to Shame1958 · Film · Miriam
Davy1958 · Film · Tea Lady
The Naked Truth1957 · Film · Ethel Ransom
Just My Luck1957 · Film · Phoebe
No Time for Tears1957 · Film · Sister O'Malley
Carry On Admiral1957 · Film · Mary
Stars in Your Eyes1956 · Film · Walter’s Secretary
Dry Rot1956 · Film · Beth Barton
The Silken Affair1956 · Film · Lady Barber
Lost1956 · Film · Ice Cream Seller in the Park
Doctor at Sea1955 · Film · Wendy Thomas
As Long As They're Happy1955 · Film · Linda
To Dorothy, a Son1954 · Film · Telephone Operator
The Belles of St Trinian's1954 · Film · Miss Dawn
The Young Lovers1954 · Film · Telephone Operator, American Embassy (uncredited)
What Every Woman Wants1954 · Film · Dolly Winch
The Sea Shall Not Have Them1954 · Film · Hilda Tebbitt
Doctor in the House1954 · Film · Nurse Rigor Mortis
Trouble in Store1953 · Film · Edna
Meet Mr. Lucifer1953 · Film · Fairy Queen
Will Any Gentleman...?1953 · Film · Beryl
The Square Ring1953 · Film · Bunty
Colonel March Investigates1953 · Film · Marjorie Dawson

Filmography

Series

33 shows

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates1996 · Series · Adele McCarthy
Martin Chuzzlewit1994 · Series · Betsy Prig
Pie in the Sky1994 · Series · Harriet Coverly
Smokescreen1994 · Series · Mrs Nash
As Time Goes By1992 · Series · Madge
Tonight at 8.301991 · Series · Mrs. Rockett
On the Up1990 · Series · Mrs. Fiona Wembley
Victoria Wood1989 · Series · Susan
Screen One1989 · Series · Daisy Potter
Farrington of the F.O.1986 · Series · Annie Begley
Deceptions1985 · Series · Mrs. Thirkell
Super Gran1985 · Series · Cat Burglar
Miss Marple1984 · Series · Miss Murgatroyd
Dramarama1983 · Series · Beryl
Lady Killers1980 · Series · 'Belle' Elmore (voice)
Worzel Gummidge1979 · Series · Mrs. Bloomsbury-Barton
Dick Turpin1979 · Series · Countess of Durham
Carry On Laughing1975 · Series · Madame Olga
Seven of One1973 · Series · Mrs Dawkins
Sykes1972 · Series · Madge Kettlewell
Six Dates with Barker1971 · Series · Kitty Harriman
The Goodies1970 · Series · Delia Capone
Carry On Christmas Specials1969 · Series
In Loving Memory1969 · Series
Ooh La La!1968 · Series
Till Death Us Do Part1966 · Series · Gran
Thirty-Minute Theatre1965 · Series · Jill Watson
Doctor Who1963 · Series · Katryca
The Dick Emery Show1963 · Series
Our House1960 · Series
The Buccaneers1956 · Series · Abigail
Colonel March of Scotland Yard1956 · Series · Marjorie Dawson
The Adventures of Robin Hood1955 · Series · Nell