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Paula Jacobs(1932-2021)

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Paula Jacobs was born on 6 March 1932 in Liverpool, England, UK. She was an actress, known for An American Werewolf in London (1981), The Remains of the Day (1993) and The Assam Garden (1985). She was married to David Swift. She died on 26 June 2021.
BornMarch 6, 1932
DiedJune 26, 2021(89)
BornMarch 6, 1932
DiedJune 26, 2021(89)
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Known for

Griffin Dunne and David Naughton in An American Werewolf in London (1981)
An American Werewolf in London
7.5
  • Mrs. Kessler
  • 1981
Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson in The Remains of the Day (1993)
The Remains of the Day
7.8
  • Mrs. Mortimer, the Cook
  • 1993
The Assam Garden (1985)
The Assam Garden
6.6
  • Carol
  • 1985
Elvis Costello, Kenny Dalglish, Andrew Schofield, and Ray Kingsley in Scully (1984)
Scully
7.8
TV Mini Series
  • Florrie

Credits

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Actress

  • The Prowler (2013)
    The Prowler
    Short
    • Old Woman on Bench
    • 2013
  • Doctors (2000)
    Doctors
    4.6
    TV Series
    • Hetty Loomis
    • 2008
  • David Suchet in Poirot (1989)
    Poirot
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Pearstock
    • 2004
  • Martin Clunes in Goodbye, Mr. Chips (2002)
    Goodbye, Mr. Chips
    7.4
    TV Movie
    • 1st Card-Playing Lady
    • 2002
  • Annette Badland, Neil Dudgeon, and Nick Hendrix in Midsomer Murders (1997)
    Midsomer Murders
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Mrs Bosworth
    • 2002
  • Belfry Witches (1999)
    Belfry Witches
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Bagg-Meanly
    • 1999–2000
  • Attachments (2000)
    Attachments
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Rosa
    • 2000
  • Dalziel and Pascoe (1996)
    Dalziel and Pascoe
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Landlady
    • 2000
  • CI5: The New Professionals (1998)
    CI5: The New Professionals
    5.3
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Burns
    • 1999
  • Thomas Craig, Pam Ferris, Tony Haygarth, and Sarah Lancashire in Where the Heart Is (1997)
    Where the Heart Is
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Baker
    • 1999
  • Cher, Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Lily Tomlin, and Joan Plowright in Tea with Mussolini (1999)
    Tea with Mussolini
    6.9
    • Molly
    • 1999
  • Drop the Dead Donkey (1990)
    Drop the Dead Donkey
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Helen's Mum
    • Bernice
    • 1994–1998
  • Animal Ark (1997)
    Animal Ark
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Ponsonby
    • 1997–1998
  • Mr. White Goes to Westminster (1997)
    Mr. White Goes to Westminster
    7.6
    TV Movie
    • Speaker
    • 1997
  • The Famous Five (1995)
    The Famous Five
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Anita Alfredo
    • 1997

Personal details

  • Born
    • March 6, 1932
    • Liverpool, England, UK
  • Died
    • June 26, 2021
  • Spouse
    • David Swift1953 - April 8, 2016 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
    • Julia Swift

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  • Trivia
    Sister-in-law of Clive Swift.

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