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Judy Parfitt is credited as a stage actor and film actor. Born on November 7, 1935, Judy Parfitt is from Sheffield, United Kingdom. The age as of 2026 is 90. Schooling on record includes Notre Dame High School. Credited works include Dean Spanley.
My Take
Judy Parfitt is the sort of British actress whose name you might not recall but whose presence you never forget. Working since the 1950s across stage, film, and television, she played Queen Gertrude in Tony Richardson's 1969 Hamlet and has anchored countless productions since. What I prize in performers like her is authority rather than spectacle: she can sharpen a whole scene simply by standing in it with conviction. That decades-long durability is its own kind of mastery, the quiet backbone of British acting. I have great respect for a career built on craft and consistency rather than noise.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Judy Parfitt
- Name (Japanese)
- ジュディ・パーフィット
- Reading
- じゅでぃ・ぱーふぃっと
- Born
- November 7, 1935 (age 90)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Boar
- Origin
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Notre Dame High School
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Dean Spanley | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy%20Parfitt
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q529132
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Judy Parfitt born?
Born November 7, 1935 (age 90).
Where is Judy Parfitt from?
Judy Parfitt is from Sheffield, United Kingdom.
What does Judy Parfitt do?
Judy Parfitt works as stage actor, film actor, actor.
What is Judy Parfitt known for?
Notable works include Dean Spanley.
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