Dorothea Phillips
Known for
If longevity counts for anything, Dorothea Phillips is a British actress known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. '102 Dalmatians' sits at the front of the filmography, where she plays Mrs. Mirthless. 'Santa Claus: The Movie' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 30 titles.
Dorothea Phillips
9 Movies
21 Series
If longevity counts for anything, Dorothea Phillips is a British actress known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. '102 Dalmatians' sits at the front of the filmography, where she plays Mrs. Mirthless. 'Santa Claus: The Movie' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 30 titles.
Movies
Plays Mrs. Mirthless
102 Dalmatians
2000
Plays Miss Tucker
Santa Claus: The Movie
1985
Plays Aunt Beatrice Grubb
Carry On Loving
1970
Plays Betty
Duet for One
1986
Plays Mrs Dai Bread One
Under Milk Wood
1972
Plays Sarah Pugh
The Corn Is Green
1979
Plays Woman At Airport
London Suite
1996
Plays The Wife
Commuter Husbands
1974
TV Shows
Plays Aunt Elsa
She-Wolf of London
1990
Plays Mistress Hatch
The Black Arrow
1972
Plays Proprietress
Nicholas Nickleby
1968
Plays Mrs. Baxter
Shadows of Fear
1970
Plays Mrs Gleghorn
Lovejoy
1986
Plays Nelly Morgan
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
Plays Mrs. Mumford
The New Statesman
1987
Plays Mrs. Barnes
The Saint
1962
Plays Lady Cravenhurst
The House of Eliott
1991
Plays Mrs. Blodgett - Wardress
Lady Killers
1980
Plays Sophonisba
Dick Turpin
1979
Plays Parrot Owner
The Queen's Nose
1995
Plays Mrs Freeman
Never the Twain
1981
Plays Lady Lynn
Jane Eyre
1983
Plays Karinski
Man of the World
1962
Plays Customer
Slinger's Day
1986
Plays Mrs Foster
Mind Your Language
1977
Plays Duchess of Kendall
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
1969
Plays Hilda
Villains
1972
Plays Shop Assistant
The Frighteners
1972
Plays Holiday Rep
Goodnight Sweetheart
1993
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102 Dalmatians
Full Filmography
The Queen's Nose
Parrot Owner · 1 episode
1998–2000
TV
102 Dalmatians
Mrs. Mirthless
2000
Film
London Suite
Woman At Airport
1996
Film
Lovejoy
Mrs Gleghorn · 1 episode
1993
TV
Goodnight Sweetheart
Holiday Rep · 1 episode
1993–
TV
The House of Eliott
Lady Cravenhurst · 1 episode
1991
TV
She-Wolf of London
Aunt Elsa · 20 episodes
1990–
TV
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Nelly Morgan · 1 episode
1989
TV
The New Statesman
Mrs. Mumford · 1 episode
1989
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dorothea Phillips still alive?
Dorothea Phillips passed away on January 1, 2025 at age 96.
What are the most famous roles of Dorothea Phillips?
Dorothea Phillips is best known for roles in 102 Dalmatians, Santa Claus: The Movie, Carry On Loving.
How many movies has Dorothea Phillips been in?
Over a 65-year career (since 1960), Dorothea Phillips has appeared in 9 movies and 21 TV shows.
What was Dorothea Phillips's first movie?
The career of Dorothea Phillips began with After the Funeral (1960).
What is Dorothea Phillips's most recent movie or series?
Dorothea Phillips's most recent release is 102 Dalmatians, which premiered on October 7, 2000.
What TV shows has Dorothea Phillips appeared in?
On television, Dorothea Phillips has appeared in Agatha Christie's Poirot, The Saint, Mind Your Language, Lovejoy.
Dorothea Phillips
1928-09-05 · Penygraig, Rhondda, Glamorgan, Wales, UK
If longevity counts for anything, Dorothea Phillips is a British actress known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. '102 Dalmatians' sits at the front of the filmography, where she plays Mrs. Mirthless. 'Santa Claus: The Movie' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 30 titles.