Caroline John
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Across changing tastes and formats, Caroline John has stayed a British actress with the unglamorous consistency that long careers are made of. 29 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. For much of the audience, Caroline John is Sam's Grandmother from 'Love Actually', whatever else the credits say. 'Doctor Who' is another title that gets mentioned.
Caroline John
18 Movies
11 Series
Across changing tastes and formats, Caroline John has stayed a British actress with the unglamorous consistency that long careers are made of. 29 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. For much of the audience, Caroline John is Sam's Grandmother from 'Love Actually', whatever else the credits say. 'Doctor Who' is another title that gets mentioned.
Movies
Plays Sam's Grandmother
Love Actually
2003
Plays Ann
Assassin
1973
Plays Mrs. Mackenzie
The Razor's Edge
1984
Plays Mrs. Miller
Link
1986
Plays Liz Shaw
Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space
1970
Plays Liz Shaw
Doctor Who and the Silurians
1970
Plays Dr. Elizabeth Shaw
PROBE: The Devil of Winterborne
1995
Plays Housekeeper
The Woodlanders
1998
Plays Liz Shaw
Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death
1970
Plays Dr. Elizabeth Shaw
PROBE: Ghosts of Winterborne
1996
Plays Dr. Elizabeth Shaw
PROBE: The Zero Imperative
1994
Plays Dr. Elizabeth Shaw
PROBE: Unnatural Selection
1996
Plays Detective Chief Inspector Diana Sellars
The Stranger: Breach of the Peace
1994
Plays Child at Party
Raising a Riot
1955
TV Shows
Plays Liz Shaw
Doctor Who
1963
Plays Janet Young
The Choir
1995
Plays Sheena Smithson
Crown Court
1972
Plays Laura Lyons
The Hound of the Baskervilles
1982
Plays Detective Chief Inspector Diana Sellars
The Stranger
1991
Plays Mrs Carmac
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
1994
Plays Mrs Carter
Vital Signs
2006
Plays Mrs Carnac
Sherlock Holmes
1984
Plays Edith Dallas
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
1971
Plays Lilian Brownlow
The House of Eliott
1991
Plays Mabel Ramsay
In Suspicious Circumstances
1991
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Love Actually
Full Filmography
Vital Signs
Mrs Carter · 1 episode
2006–
TV
Love Actually
Sam's Grandmother
2003
Film
The Woodlanders
Housekeeper
1998
Film
PROBE: Ghosts of Winterborne
Dr. Elizabeth Shaw
1996
Film
PROBE: Unnatural Selection
Dr. Elizabeth Shaw
1996
Film
PROBE: The Devil of Winterborne
Dr. Elizabeth Shaw
1995
Film
The Choir
Janet Young · 5 episodes
1995–
TV
The Stranger: Breach of the Peace
Detective Chief Inspector Diana Sellars
1994
Film
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Mrs Carmac · 1 episode
1994–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caroline John still alive?
Caroline John passed away on June 5, 2012 at age 71.
What are the most famous roles of Caroline John?
Caroline John is best known for roles in Love Actually, Santa Claus: The Movie, The Woman in Black.
How many movies has Caroline John been in?
Over a 57-year career (since 1955), Caroline John has appeared in 18 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Caroline John's first movie?
The career of Caroline John began with Raising a Riot (1955).
What is Caroline John's most recent movie or series?
Caroline John's most recent release is Celebration: Doctor Who in 1983, which premiered on March 3, 2008.
What TV shows has Caroline John appeared in?
On television, Caroline John has appeared in Doctor Who, Sherlock Holmes, Casualty, The House of Eliott.
Caroline John
1940-10-11 · York, England, UK
Caroline Frances John was an English actress. She played classical roles on the stage and also portrayed Elizabeth "Liz" Shaw in the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who, as well as several other television roles.