Maggie Dence
Known for
Maggie Dence is a screen veteran known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. Whatever else appears, drama runs right through the filmography. 55 years of work add up to around 30 titles. 'Peter Pan' sits at the front of the filmography, where she plays Lady Quiller Couch. 'Wake in Fright' is the other credit most often cited.
Maggie Dence
14 Movies · 16 Series
Maggie Dence is a screen veteran known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. Whatever else appears, drama runs right through the filmography. 55 years of work add up to around 30 titles. 'Peter Pan' sits at the front of the filmography, where she plays Lady Quiller Couch. 'Wake in Fright' is the other credit most often cited.
Movies
Plays Lady Quiller Couch
Peter Pan
2003
Plays Receptionist
Wake in Fright
1971
Plays Barbara
The Worm
2026
Plays Mrs. Shirley McGuiness
The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson
2022
Plays Italian Lady
The Return of Captain Invincible
1983
Plays Joan
Look Both Ways
2005
Plays Meredith Butcher
Danny Deckchair
2003
Plays Shandra
Luigi’s Ladies
1989
Plays Mary
Setaceous
2017
TV Shows
Plays Rose Sullivan / Aunty Rose
The Sullivans
1976
Plays Olive Hammond
Out of the Blue
2008
Plays (voice)
F.T.P.D. Fairy Tale Police Department
2001
Plays Nan
Heartbreak High
2022
Plays Mrs. Atkins
Frayed
2019
Plays Boo
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart
2023
Plays Pam
Significant Others
2022
Plays Mrs. O'Connor
A Town Like Alice
1981
Plays Old Lady
The Very Trevor Ashley Show
2013
Plays Dorothy
Act of Betrayal
1988
Plays Jan
The Last Anniversary
2025
Plays Rita di Stefano
Return to Paradise
2024
Plays Lyn Brown
All Saints
1998
Plays Helen Manning
The Flying Doctors
1986
Plays Vanessa Pearce
Rafferty's Rules
1987
Plays Soprano
Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
1968
Plays Joy Turner
Water Rats
1996
Plays Ellen Leonard
Grass Roots
2000
Latest Trailers
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The Worm
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Maggie Dence?
Maggie Dence is 84 years old, born on February 1, 1942.
What are the most famous roles of Maggie Dence?
Maggie Dence is best known for roles in Peter Pan, Wake in Fright, Danny Deckchair.
How many movies has Maggie Dence been in?
Over a 55-year career (since 1971), Maggie Dence has appeared in 14 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Maggie Dence's first movie?
The career of Maggie Dence began with Wake in Fright (1971).
What is Maggie Dence's most recent movie or series?
Maggie Dence's most recent release is The Worm, which premiered on January 25, 2026.
What TV shows has Maggie Dence appeared in?
On television, Maggie Dence has appeared in Heartbreak High, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, Frayed, Return to Paradise.
Maggie Dence
1942-02-01
Maggie Dence is a screen veteran known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. Whatever else appears, drama runs right through the filmography. 55 years of work add up to around 30 titles. 'Peter Pan' sits at the front of the filmography, where she plays Lady Quiller Couch. 'Wake in Fright' is the other credit most often cited.