June Whitfield
June Whitfield was a celebrated British actress known for her roles in television and film. She gained widespread recognition for her work in 'Absolutely Fabulous' as the character Edina's mother, and her extensive career includes appearances in various sitcoms and dramas. Whitfield was admired for... Read More
Known for
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016)
Edina and Patsy are still oozing glitz and glamor, living the high life they are accustomed to; shopping, drinking and clubbing their way around...
Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)
Set in the world of fashion and PR, immature fun-loving mother Edina Monsoon and her best friend Patsy drive Eddie's sensible daughter, Saffron, up...
Jude (1996)
In late 19th-century England, Jude aspires to be an academic, but is hobbled by his blue-collar background. Instead, he works as a stonemason and...
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Credits
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
Absolutely Fabulous: Inside OutA star-studded retrospective reunites the lead cast for the first time since 2016 to rampage down memory lane revealing how... |
Mother (archive footage) | |
| 2016 |
Absolutely Fabulous: The MovieEdina and Patsy are still oozing glitz and glamour, living the high life they're accustomed to; shopping, drinking and clubbing... |
Mother | |
| 2015 |
You, Me and the ApocalypseWhen the news is announced that a comet is on an unavoidable collision course with Earth, the most hilarious and... |
Unknown character | |
| 2015 |
Cider with RosieA semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story set in the Cotswolds during and immediately after the First World War. |
Granny Wallon | |
| 2012 |
Truly Miss Marple: The Curious Case of Margaret RutherfordThe true life story of Margaret Rutherford (1892-1972) is in fact much more eccentric than the most famous fictional role... |
Self | |
| 2012 |
Run For Your WifeJohn Smith has been happily involved in a bigamous marriage for five years. He lives with Stephanie in Finsbury and... |
Exercising Woman | |
| 2010 | Unknown character | ||
| 2007 |
KingdomLooks can be deceiving. Peter Kingdom seems to have everything — a man of some standing in the seaside town... |
Mrs. Earnshaw | |
| 2007 |
M.I. HighA team of undercover teenage spies working for the fictional British secret intelligence agency MI9 who have to balance their... |
Beryl Bagshot | |
| 2005 |
Dirty TricksExpect bloody mayhem, cunning stunts, twisted fun, a hatful of celebrities and the world's top magicians - Barry and Stuart. |
Cat (voice) | |
| 2005 |
The Green Green GrassSitcom spin-off from Only Fools and Horses, featuring the characters of Boycie and Marlene adapting to life in rural Shropshire.... |
Unknown character | |
| 2004 |
Agatha Christie's MarpleThe adventures of Miss Jane Marple, an elderly spinster living in the quiet little village of St Mary Mead. During... |
Mrs. Lancaster | |
| 2004 |
The Paul O'Grady ShowThe Paul O'Grady Show is a British comedy chat show hosted by Birkenhead-born comedian Paul O'Grady. The format was originally... |
Unknown character | |
| 2004 |
New TricksNew Tricks is a British comedy-drama that follows the work of the fictional Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad of... |
Unknown character | |
| 2004 |
Brambly Hedge: Classic CollectionFour stories featuring the mice of Brambly Hedge. In 'The Secret Staircase' Primrose and Wilfred set off looking for costumes... |
Mrs Apple / Heather Vole / Thrift Saltapple (Voice) | |
| 2003 |
Bob the Builder: The Knights of Can-A-LotWhen an old castle needs repairs, it's time to call Bob the Builder! Unfortunately a case of mistaken identity puts... |
Dot (voice) | |
| 2003 |
The Afternoon PlayThe Afternoon Play is a British television anthology series of standalone contemporary dramas aired during the afternoons of 2003–07 on... |
Iris Rourke | |
| 2003 |
The RoyalFollows the staff and patients of a Yorkshire cottage hospital in the 60s, embroiled in tangled love lives and bitter... |
Esme | |
| 2001 |
On Location: The Carry OnsJune Whitfield takes a look at some of the locations used during the making of the legendary 'Carry On' films. |
Host | |
| 2000 |
MirrorballVivienne Keill and Jackie Riviera are a couple of aging stage actresses who live in vertically adjacent flats. The two... |
Dora Vermouth | |
| 2000 |
The Last of the Blonde BombshellsAfter Elizabeth's husband dies, she begins to play her tenor saxophone again, and remembers when she was 15 and a... |
Annie | |
| 2000 |
Benny Hill: The Lost Years - Benny and the JestsPart 2 of 3, featuring sketches never broadcast in America, this hilarious medley contains vintage material from Benny when his... |
Various | |
| 2000 |
The SecretAs a boy, Freddie Musgrave ran contraband on the Tyne, but now, as a successful businessman, he seems to have... |
Mrs. Birkstead | |
| 1999 |
FaeriesWhile waiting for their new home to be renovated, Nellie and her younger brother George are sent to a farm... |
Mrs Coombs (voice) | |
| 1998 |
What's a Carry On?Documentary commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 'Carry On' comedy film series. Archive clips and out-takes are mixed with interviews... |
Self - Interviewee | |
| 1998 |
Rex the RuntRex the Runt is an animated claymation television show produced by Aardman Animations for BBC Bristol in association with EVA... |
Judge Pikelet (voice) | |
| 1998 |
Absolutely Fabulous: A LifeDuring the filming of her very own documentary, 'A Day in My Life', Edina drops in on her mother who's... |
June "Gran" Monsoon | |
| 1998 |
Heroes of Comedy: Arthur AskeyDocumentary about British comedy legend |
Self | |
| 1997 |
The History of Tom Jones: A FoundlingAdaptation of the classic novel by Henry Fielding chronicling the life, loves and adventures of the charming Tom. |
Mrs. Whitfield | |
| 1997 |
Wyrd SistersWhen Duke Felmet murders King Verence and takes over the small country of Lancre on the Discworld, a trio of... |
Nanny Ogg (voice) | |
| 1997 |
Jonathan CreekWorking from his home in a converted windmill, Jonathan Creek is a magician with a natural ability for solving puzzles.... |
Heidi Greeley / Laurel Greeley | |
| 1997 |
Midsomer MurdersThe peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by violent crimes, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up... |
Molly Darnley | |
| 1997 |
Midsomer MurdersThe peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by violent crimes, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up... |
Peggy Alder | |
| 1996 |
The Enchanted World of Brambly HedgeThe Enchanted World of Brambly Hedge is a stop-motion animated series based on the Brambly Hedge books by Jill Barklem.... |
Mrs Apple / Heather Vole / Thrift Saltapple (voice) | |
| 1996 |
Brambly Hedge: Autumn Story: Primrose's Stormy NightDuring the harvest season, Lord Woodmouse and Primrose go picking blackberries, while Wilfred looks for adventure by trying to find... |
Mrs. Apple | |
| 1996 |
Absolutely Fabulous: The Last ShoutEddy and Patsy prepare to go on a skiing holiday to hopefully indulge in the jet-setting lifestyle of the international... |
Mother | |
| 1996 |
JudeIn late 19th-century England, Jude aspires to be an academic, but is hobbled by his blue-collar background. Instead, he works... |
Aunt Drusilla | |
| 1995 |
How to Be Absolutely FabulousJennifer Saunders hosts a party of AbFab outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage. |
June "Gran" Monsoon (archive footage) | |
| 1994 |
FriendsSix young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the... |
Housekeeper | |
| 1992 |
The World of Peter Rabbit and FriendsNine animated stories based on the original Peter Rabbit books by Beatrix Potter. |
Mrs. Rabbit (voice) | |
| 1992 |
The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny"The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends", episode 1. The mischievous adventure of Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Benjamin Bunny... |
Mrs. Rabbit (voice) | |
| 1992 |
Absolutely FabulousSet in the world of fashion and PR, immature fun-loving mother Edina Monsoon and her best friend Patsy drive Eddie's... |
Mother | |
| 1992 |
Carry On ColumbusChristopher Columbus believes he can find an alternative route to the far East and persuades the King and Queen of... |
Queen Isabella | |
| 1992 |
Terry and JulianTerry and Julian is a British sitcom that aired on Channel 4 in 1992. Starring Julian Clary, it was written... |
Mrs. Wilson | |
| 1990 |
CluedoCluedo was a UK television game show based on the board game of the same name. Each week, a reenactment... |
Mrs. Blance White | |
| 1990 |
Oooh Er Missus! The Frankie Howerd StoryDocumentary about the life of Frankie Howerd, with help from friends and colleagues and including highlights from his TV and... |
Self | |
| 1989 |
Customers From HellJohn Cleese training video on customers. |
Unknown character | |
| 1987 |
French & SaundersFrench and Saunders is a British sketch comedy television series written by and starring comic duo Dawn French and Jennifer... |
Herself | |
| 1985 |
Rupert and the Frog SongRupert Bear goes on a walk in the hills near his home, where he encounters a community of frogs who... |
Rupert's Mother (voice) | |
| 1984 |
Sharing TimeAnthology of stories set in a timeshare flat. |
April | |
| 1982 |
CountdownThe clock is ticking as contestants compete in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility. |
Unknown character | |
| 1979 |
MinderRoguish comedy drama following the misadventures of small-time crook Arthur Daley. |
Mrs. Murdoch | |
| 1979 |
Terry and JuneMiddle-aged Terry and June Medford are beginning to find the trials of life more difficult as they try to succeed... |
June Medford | |
| 1979 |
The Cannon & Ball ShowA comedy variety show featuring the double act of Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball. |
The Manageress | |
| 1979 |
Blankety BlankBlankety Blank is a British comedy game show based on the 1977–1979 Australian game show Blankety Blanks. The British version... |
Self | |
| 1978 |
3-2-13–2–1 was a popular British game show that was made by Yorkshire Television for ITV. It ran for ten years,... |
Unknown character | |
| 1978 |
An Audience with...An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend Television, in which a host, usually a... |
Self | |
| 1977 |
That's Carry On!Celebrating twenty years of classic Carry On films, two of the films’ best-loved stars, Kenneth Williams and Barbara Windsor return... |
Evelyn Blunt (archive footage) | |
| 1976 |
Mike Yarwood In PersonsPopular and ratings-winning BBC sketch and impressions series with Mike Yarwood. |
Unknown character | |
| 1976 | Unknown character | ||
| 1976 |
Not Now, ComradeNot Now, Comrade tells the story of Rudi, a Russian ballet star who defects to the West, and the chaos... |
Janet Rimmington | |
| 1975 |
Awkward CustomersShows John Cleese learning how to deal with "difficult customers" in a professional yet friendly manner and turn them into... |
Awkward Customer: Mrs. Rabbit | |
| 1974 |
Happy Ever AfterMiddle-aged, middle-class couple Terry and June Fletcher expect to settle down in domestic bliss when their children leave home and... |
June Fletcher | |
| 1974 |
The PallisersThis sprawling BBC saga follows an aristocratic family through three generations of power, wealth, intrigue, and scandal in Victorian England.... |
Mrs Bonteen | |
| 1974 |
Romance with a Double BassA bassist shows up early for the betrothal ball of a beautiful princess, and whiles away the time having a... |
Prince Bibulov's wife | |
| 1973 |
Carry On GirlsLocal councillor Sidney Fiddler persuades the Mayor to help improve the image of their rundown seaside town by holding a... |
Councillor Augusta Prodworthy | |
| 1973 | Unknown character | ||
| 1973 |
A Friend IndeedSir Lionel Hibury is visiting an old friend in Rome, accompanied by his wife and daughter. Sir Lionel is not... |
Lady Maud Hibury | |
| 1973 |
Whoops BaghdadWhoops Baghdad is a BBC television comedy programme first broadcast from 25 January to 1 March 1973. The series stars... |
Charisma | |
| 1973 |
Last of the Summer WineUnencumbered by wives, jobs or any other responsibilities, three senior citizens who've never really grown up explore their world in... |
Nelly | |
| 1972 |
Carry On AbroadA group of holidaymakers head for the Spanish resort of Elsbels for a 4-day visit. When they get there, they... |
Evelyn Blunt | |
| 1972 |
Bless This HouseThe legendary Sid James stars as the head of a chaotic household in this movie spin-off from the hit ITV... |
Vera Baines | |
| 1971 |
The Magnificent Seven Deadly SinsA septet of satirical vignettes based on the Seven Deadly Sins. |
Mildred (segment "Envy") | |
| 1970 |
The GoodiesA British television comedy series of the 1970s and early 1980s, combining surreal sketches and situation comedy. |
Penelope Fay | |
| 1969 |
The Best Things In LifeCockney wide-boy, Alfred Wilcox, works as a salesman for a plastics firm. He values his independence and will take any... |
Mabel Pollard | |
| 1969 | Millie Goswick | ||
| 1967 | Unknown character | ||
| 1967 |
Beggar My NeighbourBeggar My Neighbour was a black-and-white British sitcom starring Reg Varney, Peter Jones, June Whitfield, Pat Coombs and Desmond Walter-Ellis.... |
Unknown character | |
| 1966 |
The Spy with a Cold NoseA dog with a spying device under its skin is sent to the Russian government as a present. When the... |
Elsie Farquhar | |
| 1966 |
Hancock at the Royal Festival HallA one-off special performance by Tony Hancock of his stand-up comedy act (which rarely changed), at the Royal Festival Hall,... |
Self | |
| 1966 | Unknown character | ||
| 1965 | Unknown character | ||
| 1961 |
Six More Faces of JimFaces of Jim was a black-and-white British comedy television series starring Jimmy Edwards, June Whitfield and Ronnie Barker, with each... |
Unknown character | |
| 1961 |
Faces of JimAn anthology of half-hour standalone situation comedies starring British comedian Jimmy Edwards in various roles alongside guest stars. |
Sophia Desire | |
| 1961 |
Faces of JimAn anthology of half-hour standalone situation comedies starring British comedian Jimmy Edwards in various roles alongside guest stars. |
Eth | |
| 1961 |
Faces of JimAn anthology of half-hour standalone situation comedies starring British comedian Jimmy Edwards in various roles alongside guest stars. |
Julia Burke Adams | |
| 1961 |
Faces of JimAn anthology of half-hour standalone situation comedies starring British comedian Jimmy Edwards in various roles alongside guest stars. |
Hannah Pengallon | |
| 1961 |
Faces of JimAn anthology of half-hour standalone situation comedies starring British comedian Jimmy Edwards in various roles alongside guest stars. |
Sally | |
| 1961 |
Faces of JimAn anthology of half-hour standalone situation comedies starring British comedian Jimmy Edwards in various roles alongside guest stars. |
Prudence 'Prue' Abernathy | |
| 1961 |
Faces of JimAn anthology of half-hour standalone situation comedies starring British comedian Jimmy Edwards in various roles alongside guest stars. |
Nettie Winbourne | |
| 1961 |
Faces of JimAn anthology of half-hour standalone situation comedies starring British comedian Jimmy Edwards in various roles alongside guest stars. |
2nd Colonel Downs | |
| 1961 |
Faces of JimAn anthology of half-hour standalone situation comedies starring British comedian Jimmy Edwards in various roles alongside guest stars. |
Mrs Padgett | |
| 1961 |
Faces of JimAn anthology of half-hour standalone situation comedies starring British comedian Jimmy Edwards in various roles alongside guest stars. |
Tess | |
| 1961 |
Faces of JimAn anthology of half-hour standalone situation comedies starring British comedian Jimmy Edwards in various roles alongside guest stars. |
Rowena | |
| 1961 |
Faces of JimAn anthology of half-hour standalone situation comedies starring British comedian Jimmy Edwards in various roles alongside guest stars. |
Mrs Craybrooke | |
| 1961 |
Faces of JimAn anthology of half-hour standalone situation comedies starring British comedian Jimmy Edwards in various roles alongside guest stars. |
Madame Soo | |
| 1961 |
Faces of JimAn anthology of half-hour standalone situation comedies starring British comedian Jimmy Edwards in various roles alongside guest stars. |
Nadia | |
| 1961 |
Faces of JimAn anthology of half-hour standalone situation comedies starring British comedian Jimmy Edwards in various roles alongside guest stars. |
Unknown character | |
| 1961 |
Double BunkWhen newly weds Jack and Peggy face eviction, they are tricked into buying a run down houseboat. After rebuilding the... |
Eth (Uncredited/Voice) | |
| 1961 |
The Arthur Askey ShowThe Arthur Askey Show was a short-lived black-and-white British sitcom starring Arthur Askey that ran for six episodes in 1961.... |
Unknown character | |
| 1959 |
Carry On NurseIn Haven Hospital, a certain men's ward is causing more havoc than the whole hospital altogether. The formidable Matron's debut... |
Meg | |
| 1959 |
Friends and NeighboursDuring the Cold War, a British family struggles to overcome cultural differences as they welcome two Russian social workers into... |
Doris Holmes | |
| 1957 |
Hancock's Half Hour: Volume 1Thirty-five years after his premature death in 1968 Tony Hancock was voted Britain's best-ever comedy performer. Here's a chance to... |
Miss Duboir | |
| 1956 |
Armchair TheatreArmchair Theatre is a British television drama anthology series of single plays that ran on the ITV network from 1956... |
Angela | |
| 1956 |
Hancock's Half HourHancock's Half Hour is a BBC television comedy series of the 1950s and 60s written by Ray Galton and Alan... |
Unknown character | |
| 1956 |
The Tony Hancock ShowThe Tony Hancock Show was a black-and-white British sketch show starring Tony Hancock that was broadcast for two series from... |
Unknown character | |
| 1956 |
The Idiot Weekly, Price 2dThe Idiot Weekly, Price 2d was the first serious attempt to translate the humour of The Goon Show to television.... |
Unknown character | |
| 1955 |
Dixon of Dock GreenDixon of Dock Green was a BBC television series following the activities of police officers at a fictional Metropolitan Police... |
Marie | |
| 1955 |
The Sooty ShowThe Sooty Show is a British children's Puppet series which aired on the BBC from 1955 to 1967 and ITV... |
Aunty | |
| 1952 |
Before Your Very EyesThe programme ran on BBC in 1952-53, returning in '55 after a hiatus. "Before Your Very Eyes" featured comic monologues... |
Self | |
| TBA |
Scott On...Themed sketch series starring Terry Scott, examining everything from wealth to food, and language to habits and culture. |
Various Characters |
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Got a question about June Whitfield?
June Whitfield is best known for her role as Edina's mother in 'Absolutely Fabulous' and as a regular in the sitcom 'Terry and June'.
Yes, June Whitfield received numerous accolades, including a BAFTA TV Award for Best Light Entertainment Performance in 1986.
June Whitfield's first film was 'The Belles of St. Trinian's' released in 1954, where she played a supporting role.
In addition to 'Absolutely Fabulous', she appeared in 'The Good Life', 'The Navy Lark', and 'Doctor Who'.
June Whitfield was married to actor Timothy West from 1955 until his death in 2018. They had one daughter, Kate.
June Whitfield's estimated net worth was around 5 million USD at the time of her passing.
Whitfield had a significant milestone with her role in 'Absolutely Fabulous', which cemented her place as a beloved comedic actress.
June Whitfield was a pioneer in British comedy, known for her sharp wit and memorable performances, influencing many comedians and actors.