Julia McKenzie
Known for
Born in Enfield in 1941, Julia McKenzie built one of the most versatile stage careers in postwar British theatre, moving from West End musicals to Sondheim revivals to Shakespeare. She created principal roles in Sondheim s Follies at the National (1987) and Into the Woods in London, and won two Olivier Awards for her work. On screen she is loved as Hester Fields in the BBC sitcom Fresh Fields (1984-1986) and above all as Miss Marple in the ITV series Agatha Christie s Marple (2009-2013). McKenzie is regarded as one of the great classicist actresses of the British stage.
Julia McKenzie
14 Movies
16 Series
Born in Enfield in 1941, Julia McKenzie built one of the most versatile stage careers in postwar British theatre, moving from West End musicals to Sondheim revivals to Shakespeare. She created principal roles in Sondheim s Follies at the National (1987) and Into the Woods in London, and won two Olivier Awards for her work. On screen she is loved as Hester Fields in the BBC sitcom Fresh Fields (1984-1986) and above all as Miss Marple in the ITV series Agatha Christie s Marple (2009-2013). McKenzie is regarded as one of the great classicist actresses of the British stage.
Movies
Plays Marjorie
Notes on a Scandal
2006
Plays Gillian
Shirley Valentine
1989
Plays Lottie Crump
Bright Young Things
2003
Plays Miss Abernethy
These Foolish Things
2006
Plays Mrs Maudsley
Allelujah
2023
Plays Old Lady / Freda
The Snow Queen
1995
Plays The Snow Queen / Freda / The Proprietor
The Snow Queen's Revenge
1996
Plays Miss Dolly Dormancott
The Wildcats of St Trinian's
1980
Plays Queen's Double
Happy and Glorious
2012
Plays Granny
Gangsta Granny Strikes Again
2022
Plays Mavis
Jack and the Beanstalk
1999
TV Shows
Plays Hester Fields
Fresh Fields
1984
Plays Hester Fields
French Fields
1989
Plays Miss Marple
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004
Plays Mrs Forrester
Cranford
2007
Plays Hazel
Gold Digger
2019
Plays Mrs Forthby
Blott on the Landscape
1985
Plays Betty Nicholas
The Town
2012
Plays Shirley Mollison
The Casual Vacancy
2015
Plays Jack's Mum
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
2001
Plays Mrs. Crisparkle
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
2012
Plays Margaret Munroe
Death in Holy Orders
2003
Plays Ruby Wilmott
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Sheila Harthog
The Last Detective
2003
Plays Diana
Theatre Night
1985
Plays Sibyl Bryan
Ike
1979
Plays Mrs Amberson
Ghosts
1995
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Allelujah
Full Filmography
Allelujah
Mrs Maudsley
2023
Film
Gangsta Granny Strikes Again
Granny
2022
Film
Gold Digger
Hazel · 6 episodes
2019
TV
The Casual Vacancy
Shirley Mollison · 3 episodes
2015
TV
The Town
Betty Nicholas · 3 episodes
2012
TV
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Mrs. Crisparkle · 2 episodes
2012
TV
Happy and Glorious
Queen's Double
2012
Film
Cranford
Mrs Forrester · 7 episodes
2007–2009
TV
Midsomer Murders
Ruby Wilmott · 1 episode
2005–2006
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Julia McKenzie and where are they from?
Julia McKenzie is 85 years old, born on February 17, 1941 in Enfield, Middlesex, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Julia McKenzie?
Julia McKenzie is best known for roles in Notes on a Scandal, Shirley Valentine, Bright Young Things.
How many movies has Julia McKenzie been in?
Over a 51-year career (since 1975), Julia McKenzie has appeared in 14 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Julia McKenzie's first movie?
The career of Julia McKenzie began with Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done (1975).
What is Julia McKenzie's most recent movie or series?
Julia McKenzie's most recent release is Allelujah, which premiered on March 17, 2023.
What TV shows has Julia McKenzie appeared in?
On television, Julia McKenzie has appeared in Midsomer Murders, Agatha Christie's Marple, Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story, Cranford.
Julia McKenzie
1941-02-17 · Enfield, Middlesex, England, UK
Julia Kathleen Nancy McKenzie CBE (born 17 February 1941) is an English actress, singer, presenter, and theatre director. She was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1983 (1982 season) for Best Actress in a Musical, Guys and Dolls. She was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1994 (1993 season) for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in Sweeney Todd at the Royal National Theatre.
She was awarded the 1987 London Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress for her performance in Woman in Mind.
Was nominated for Broadway's 1977 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role - Musical) for "Side by Side by Sondheim" (under the name "Julie N. McKenzie").