Joan Benham
Actor
May 17, 1918 — June 13, 1981 (63 years)
Joan Benham was an English actress best known for her portrayal of Lady Prudence Fairfax in the ITV period drama series Upstairs, Downstairs. She was born in London and was the first cousin of Hollywood actress Olive Sturgess.
Movies & Shows on Plex
Known For
Filmography
| 1980 | The Sun Trap · as Fiona |
| 1980 | Breakaway · as Hannah Harvey (uncredited) |
| 1980 | Breakaway (1980) · as Hannah Harvey |
| 1979 | Terry and June · as Melinda |
| 1978 | Carry on Emmannuelle · as Cynical Lady |
| 1978 | The Greek Tycoon · as Lady Allison |
| 1978 | Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse · as Sister Tutor |
| 1977 | Fiona · as Norma Blackhurst |
| 1977 | Just William · as Lady Markham |
| 1976 | The Duchess of Duke Street · as Lady Williams |
| 1974 | Harty · as Lady Prudence Fairfax |
| 1974 | Melissa · as Paula Hepburn |
| 1974 | Father BrownOn Plex |
| 1974 | Wodehouse Playhouse · as Aunt Cora |
| 1974 | Happy Ever After (UK) · as Countess Of Buckleigh |
| 1974 | Within These Walls · as Cecily Foyce |
| 1972 | Crown Court · as Mrs. Hooper |
| 1972 | Doctor in Charge · as Mrs. Elizabeth Loftus |
| 1972 | Romany Jones · as Mrs Thornton |
| 1971 | Quest for Love · as Helpful Neighbour (uncredited) |
| 1971 | Upstairs, Downstairs · as Lady Prudence FairfaxOn Plex |
| 1971 | Mr. Horatio Knibbles · as Woman Pushing Bathchair |
| 1971 | The Tales of Beatrix Potter · as NurseOn Plex |
| 1971 | Six Dates with Barker · as Mrs Vaile |
| 1970 | Play for Today · as Margery Frankiss |
| 1970 | Perfect Friday · as Miss Welsh |
| 1970 | Doctor in Trouble · as Lady Relph (uncredited) |
| 1969 | The Magic Christian · as Socialite In Sotheby'sOn Plex |
| 1969 | Arthur? Arthur! · as Mrs. Payne |
| 1969 | Doctor in the House · as Mrs. Loftus |
| 1969 | ITV Saturday Night Theatre · as Mrs. Wycherley |
| 1968 | |
| 1968 | The Ugliest Girl in Town · as Miss Caruthers |
| 1967 | ITV Playhouse · as Duchess Of Berwick |
| 1967 | Not in Front of the Children · as Nurse |
| 1967 | The World of Wodehouse · as Lady Bastable |
| 1966 | Kaleidoscope · as Poker Player |
| 1965 | The Wild Affair · as Dress Saleslady |
| 1965 | You Must Be Joking! · as Wife |
| 1965 | The Troubleshooters · as Mrs. Barnes |
| 1965 | Pardon the Expression · as Miss Cavendish |
| 1964 | The Wednesday Play · as Lady Bondleigh |
| 1964 | Murder Ahoy · as Alice Fanbraid |
| 1964 | A Choice of Coward · as Monica Reed |
| 1963 | Ladies Who Do · as Miss Pinsent |
| 1963 | The V.I.P.s · as Miss Potter |
| 1963 | Tamahine · as Mrs. O'shaugnessy |
| 1963 | Hancock · as Lady Passer-By |
| 1962 | I Thank a Fool · as Restaurant Manager |
| 1962 | Dr. Finlay's Casebook · as Matron |
| 1961 | Comedy Playhouse · as Aunt Cora |
| 1960 | The Grass Is Greener · as Hairdresser's Receptionist (uncredited) |
| 1960 | The Millionairess · as Miss. TonksOn Plex |
| 1959 | |
| 1959 | The Heart of a Man · as Grace |
| 1959 | The Bridal Path · as Barmaid |
| 1959 | Desert Mice · as Una O'toole |
| 1958 | Cinderella · as Araminta |
| 1958 | The Doctor's Dilemma · as Visitor At Art Exhibition (uncredited) |
| 1958 | The Whole Truth · as Party Guest |
| 1958 | A Night to Remember · as Lottie (uncredited)On Plex |
| 1956 | It's Great to Be Young! · as Mr. Routledge's Companion (uncredited) |
| 1956 | Dry Rot · as Blonde |
| 1956 | Loser Takes All · as Miss Bullen (uncredited) |
| 1956 | Child in the House · as Vera Mcnally |
| 1956 | Armchair Theatre · as Beryl Rudge |
| 1955 | ITV Play of the Week · as Eleanor Lavish |
| 1955 | ITV Television Playhouse · as Gilbert Webber |
| 1955 | King's Rhapsody · as Countess Astrid |
| 1955 | The Man Who Loved Redheads · as Chloe |
| 1954 | Dance Little Lady · as Nurse |
| 1953 | Innocents in Paris · as Receptionist |
| 1952 | The Pickwick Papers · as Miss Tompkins' Companion |
| 1952 | Island of Desire · as Nurse |
| 1952 | Vampire Over London · as Lady At Police Station |
| 1949 | Maytime in Mayfair · as Fashion Editor (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Trouble Brewing · as Woman In Racecourse Bar |
| 1938 | The Divorce of Lady X · as Ball Guest In Blue GownOn Plex |
| 1978 | 3-2-1 · as Self - Guest Star |