- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJudith Rosemary Locke Chalmers
- Judith Chalmers was born on October 10, 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 May 21, 2026 in London, England, UK.
- SpousesNeil Durden-Smith(January 3, 1964 - May 21, 2026) (her death, 2 children)Alfred Lea(1959 - 1962) (divorced)
- Children
- RelativesSandra Chalmers(Sibling)
- She is the mother of presenter Mark Durden-Smith.
- She was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1994 Queen's Birthday Honors List for her services to broadcasting and the Holiday Care Service.
- When she and son Mark Durden-Smith were teamed together on Family Special (2008), and had to opt for lifeline "Phone a Friend", host Chris Tarrant called author Frederick Forsyth. Forsyth instantly provided the correct answer and won the couple £20,000.
- She is the elder sister of radio producer/presenter Sandra Chalmers.
- She started as a child actress on BBC Radio.
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