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Sheila Ruskin

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  • Writer
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Sheila Ruskin was born on 28 March 1946. She is an actress and writer, known for Mackenzie (1980), Doctor Who (1963) and I, Claudius (1976). She was previously married to David Wood.
BornMarch 28, 1946
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    Known for

    Lynda Bellingham and Jack Galloway in Mackenzie (1980)
    Mackenzie
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Diana Crawley
    Paul McGann, Colin Baker, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, William Hartnell, Sylvester McCoy, Jon Pertwee, and Patrick Troughton in Doctor Who (1963)
    Doctor Who
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Kassia
    I, Claudius (1976)
    I, Claudius
    8.8
    TV Mini Series
    • Vipsania
    James Nesbitt and Thekla Reuten in Lucky Man (2016)
    Lucky Man
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Ruth

    Credits

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    Actress

    • EastEnders (1985)
      EastEnders
      4.8
      TV Series
      • Sheila Atkins
      • Judge
      • 2001–2026
    • Doctor Who: The War Doctor (2015)
      Doctor Who: The War Doctor
      8.1
      Podcast Series
      • Cora (voice)
      • 2024
    • Dorich (2021)
      Dorich
      Short
      • Narrator
      • 2021
    • Blake's 7: The Classic Adventures (2013)
      Blake's 7: The Classic Adventures
      7.0
      Podcast Series
      • Alta-One (voice)
      • 2020
    • Doctor Who: The Fourth Doctor Adventures (2012)
      Doctor Who: The Fourth Doctor Adventures
      8.2
      Podcast Series
      • Flague (voice)
      • 2017
    • James Nesbitt and Thekla Reuten in Lucky Man (2016)
      Lucky Man
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Ruth
      • 2016
    • Maxine Peake, Rupert Penry-Jones, Miranda Raison, Neil Stuke, and Theo Barklem-Biggs in Silk (2011)
      Silk
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Chair of Magistrates
      • 2011
    • Holby City (1999)
      Holby City
      5.8
      TV Series
      • Philippa Woodman
      • Hannah Silver
      • 2005–2009
    • Doctors (2000)
      Doctors
      4.6
      TV Series
      • Marcia Holland
      • Mary Strong
      • 2000–2008
    • Moving Wallpaper (2008)
      Moving Wallpaper
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Carla
      • 2008
    • Annette Badland, Neil Dudgeon, and Nick Hendrix in Midsomer Murders (1997)
      Midsomer Murders
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Lady Lucinda Butler
      • 2006
    • Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jimi Mistry, and Dougray Scott in The Truth About Love (2005)
      The Truth About Love
      5.3
      • Judge
      • 2005
    • Trust (2003)
      Trust
      7.5
      TV Mini Series
      • Eöaine Blaine
      • 2003
    • Wilhelmina (2001)
      Wilhelmina
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Queen Elisabeth
      • 2001
    • David Jason in A Touch of Frost (1992)
      A Touch of Frost
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Mrs. Royden
      • 2001

    Writer

    • Play School (1964)
      Play School
      7.0
      TV Series
      • scriptwriter
      • 1970

    Personal details

    • Born
      • March 28, 1946
    • Spouse
      • David Wood1966 - 1970 (divorced)
    • Other works
      TV commercial for Suchard chocolate (1986)
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      • 1 Interview

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      First wife of David Wood.

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