Jane Asher
Known for
Jane Asher is one of the more persistent actresses of her generation whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. The start came early, at 6. By genre, comedy dominates the list. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either. Ask a viewer to place Jane Asher and the answer usually comes back 'Death at a Funeral'. 'I Give It a Year' is another title that gets mentioned.
Jane Asher
27 Movies
33 Series
Jane Asher is one of the more persistent actresses of her generation whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. The start came early, at 6. By genre, comedy dominates the list. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either. Ask a viewer to place Jane Asher and the answer usually comes back 'Death at a Funeral'. 'I Give It a Year' is another title that gets mentioned.
Movies
Plays Sandra
Death at a Funeral
2007
Plays Annie
Alfie
1966
Plays Diana
I Give It a Year
2013
Plays Susan
Deep End
1971
Plays Mrs. Liddell
Dreamchild
1985
Plays Empress
The Maidens' Conspiracy
2006
Plays Francesca
The Masque of the Red Death
1964
Plays Jane Seymour
Henry VIII and His Six Wives
1972
Plays Nina
Mandy
1952
Plays McBain Child
Adventure in the Hopfields
1954
Plays Psychiatrist
Splinter
2022
Plays Hester
The Greengage Summer
1961
Plays Helen
Runners
1983
Plays Pauline
Paris by Night
1989
Plays Bank Manager
Success Is the Best Revenge
1984
Plays Amelia
Burn Burn Burn
2016
Plays Elizabeth
A Voyage Round My Father
1984
Plays Lindy Birkett
Girl in the Headlines
1963
Plays Margaret
The Buttercup Chain
1970
Plays Madame Baurel
An American in Paris: The Musical
2018
Plays Miss Sharp
Drunk on Love
2015
Plays Benesta
Charley Moon
1956
TV Shows
Plays Mary Douglas
Eve
2015
Plays Faith Ashley
Wish Me Luck
1988
Plays Helen Carpenter
The Mistress
1985
Plays Sally
The Old Guys
2009
Plays Queen Charlotte
The Palace
2008
Plays Felicity Troy
The Choir
1995
Plays Mrs. Luscombe
Dancing on the Edge
2013
Plays Lady Jane Grey
The Wonderful World of Disney
1954
Plays Andrea Yates
The Sarah Jane Adventures
2007
Plays Jane Clerkenwell
Crossing Lines
2013
Plays Various
Them From That Thing
2012
Plays Celia Ryder
Brideshead Revisited
1981
Plays Jane
Tales of the Unexpected
1979
Plays Jenny Purdy
The Buccaneers
1956
Plays Marielle
Journey to the Unknown
1968
Plays Susan
The Adventures of Robin Hood
1955
Plays Melinda
BBC Play of the Month
1965
Plays Lady Mary
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
Plays Sarah Cookson
The Adventurer
1972
Plays Rose Yearley
The Saint
1962
Plays Mrs. Lester
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004
Plays Caroline Kook
The Goodies
1970
Plays Kathy
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975
Plays Lee Cross
Out of This World
1962
Plays Georgina Gunning
Hazell
1978
Plays Lucy Saville
Wessex Tales
1973
Plays Sonia / 'The Smiler'
Time for Murder
1985
Plays Lydia Howling
Murder Most Horrid
1991
Plays Margaret Harker
Waterloo Road
2006
Plays Martha Washbrook
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
1969
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Full Filmography
A Family Affair
Margaret
2024
Film
Walkies
Vanessa
2022
Film
Splinter
Psychiatrist
2022
Film
An American in Paris: The Musical
Madame Baurel
2018
Film
Burn Burn Burn
Amelia
2016
Film
Crossing Lines
Jane Clerkenwell · 2 episodes
2015
TV
Drunk on Love
Miss Sharp
2015
Film
Eve
Mary Douglas · 35 episodes
2015–
TV
Dancing on the Edge
Mrs. Luscombe · 3 episodes
2013
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jane Asher and where are they from?
Jane Asher is 80 years old, born on April 5, 1946 in Willesden, London, England.
What are the most famous roles of Jane Asher?
Jane Asher is best known for roles in Death at a Funeral, I Give It a Year, The Masque of the Red Death.
How many movies has Jane Asher been in?
Over a 74-year career (since 1952), Jane Asher has appeared in 27 movies and 32 TV shows.
What was Jane Asher's first movie?
The career of Jane Asher began with Mandy (1952).
What is Jane Asher's most recent movie or series?
Jane Asher's most recent release is Innes Lloyd: The Producer, which premiered on March 24, 2025.
What TV shows has Jane Asher appeared in?
On television, Jane Asher has appeared in Agatha Christie's Poirot, Agatha Christie's Marple, The Saint, Crossing Lines.
Jane Asher
1946-04-05 · Willesden, London, England
Jane Asher (born 5 April 1946) is an English actress. She has also developed a second career as a cake decorator and cake shop proprietor.Jane Asher, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.