Joan Sims

Irene Joan Marion Sims (9 May 1930 – 27 June 2001) was an English actress, best remembered for her roles in the Carry On franchise, appearing in 24 of the films (the most for any actress).

Joan Sims
Sims in 1957
Born
Irene Joan Marion Sims

(1930-05-09)9 May 1930
Laindon, Essex, England
Died27 June 2001(2001-06-27) (aged 71)
OccupationActress
Years active1950–2000
Known forCarry On
Till Death Us Do Part
Sykes
As Time Goes By
On the Up

On television, she is known for playing Gran in Till Death Us Do Part (1967–1975), Madge Kettlewell in Sykes (1972–1978), an eccentric youth hostel owner in Victoria Wood (1990), Mrs Wembley, the cook with a liking for sherry, in On the Up (1990–1992), and Madge Hardcastle in As Time Goes By (1994–1998).

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