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Judith Chalmers(1935-2026)

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Judith Chalmers was born on 10 October 1935 in Gatley, Cheadle, Cheshire, England, UK. She was an actress and writer, known for Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016), The Ken Dodd Show (1959) and The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs (1974). She was married to Neil Durden-Smith and Alfred Lea. She died on 21 May 2026 in London, England, UK.
BornOctober 10, 1935
DiedMay 21, 2026(90)
BornOctober 10, 1935
DiedMay 21, 2026(90)
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Known for

Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders in Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016)
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
5.4
  • Judith Chalmers
  • 2016
Ken Dodd in The Ken Dodd Show (1959)
The Ken Dodd Show
5.8
TV Series
  • Actress
David Jason in The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs (1974)
The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs
6.8
TV Series
  • Announcer
Keith Barron, Carlos Douglas, Neil Stacy, Gwen Taylor, and Joanna Van Gyseghem in Duty Free (1984)
Duty Free
6.4
TV Series
  • Judith Chalmers

Credits

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Actress

  • Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders in Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016)
    Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
    5.4
    • Judith Chalmers
    • 2016
  • Michael Barrymore in Bob Martin (2000)
    Bob Martin
    6.0
    TV Series
    • Judith Chalmers
    • 2001
  • Rex the Runt (1991)
    Rex the Runt
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Judith Poodle (voice)
    • 1998
  • Noel's House Party (1991)
    Noel's House Party
    6.3
    TV Series
    • 1993–1995
  • Keith Barron, Carlos Douglas, Neil Stacy, Gwen Taylor, and Joanna Van Gyseghem in Duty Free (1984)
    Duty Free
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Judith Chalmers
    • 1986
  • David Jason in The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs (1974)
    The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Announcer
    • 1974
  • Theatre 625 (1964)
    Theatre 625
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Radio Voice
    • 1968
  • Ken Dodd in The Ken Dodd Show (1959)
    The Ken Dodd Show
    5.8
    TV Series
    • 1960

Additional Crew

  • Talking Personally
    TV Series
    • studio interviewer
    • 1984–1986

Writer

  • The Northern Scene
    TV Series
    • narrative script
    • 1956–1958

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Judith Chalmers O.B.E.
  • Born
    • October 10, 1935
    • Gatley, Cheadle, Cheshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • May 21, 2026
    • London, England, UK(Alzheimer's disease)
  • Spouses
      Neil Durden-SmithJanuary 3, 1964 - May 21, 2026 (her death, 2 children)
  • Children
    • Mark Durden-Smith
  • Relatives
    • Sandra Chalmers(Sibling)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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    She is the mother of presenter Mark Durden-Smith.

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