Gwen Taylor
Gwen Taylor is an acclaimed English actress known for her work in television and film. She gained recognition for her roles in series like 'Darby and Joan' and 'Heartbeat'. With a career spanning decades, Taylor is admired for her distinctive voice and engaging performances, often... Read More
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
National Theatre Live: Allelujah!Filmed live at London’s Bridge Theatre during its limited run. The Beth, an old fashioned cradle-to-grave hospital serving a town... |
Lucille | |
| 2017 |
PylonA political thriller directed by Jono Smith. |
Matty's Mum | |
| 2017 |
Another Mother's SonThe true story of Louisa Gould, a widow living in Nazi occupied Jersey, who takes in a Russian prisoner of... |
Lily Vibert | |
| 2017 |
Small Town KillersThe two tradesmen Ib and Edward are tired of their lifeless marriages and dream of living the good life from... |
Miss Nippleworthy | |
| 2015 |
The Lady in the VanThe true story of the relationship between Alan Bennett and the singular Miss Shepherd, a woman of uncertain origins who... |
Mam | |
| 2011 |
Coma GirlAn upbeat 30 minute single camera comedy which follows a group of female friends united by a shared history but... |
Bernie | |
| 2011 |
TrolliedSet in Valco, a fictional budget supermarket in the north west of England, Trollied finds the funny in one of... |
Lillian (Gavin's Mum) | |
| 2011 |
The North London Book of the DeadGrown man, W, struggles to come to terms with the death of his domineering mother, only to discover that she's... |
Mother | |
| 2008 |
Trials and TribulationsA retrospective of Colin Baker's turbulent three-years as the Sixth Doctor in Doctor Who (1963), covering his casting, the 1985... |
(archive footage) | |
| 2007 |
James Ellis: An Actor's LifeDocumentary tracing the life of James Ellis, one of Northern Ireland’s best loved actors. |
Herself | |
| 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 | |
| 2002 |
Born and BredIn the 1950s at the fictional Lancashire village of Ormston, a father and son, both doctors, navigate the challenges of... |
Dora Brisley | |
| 2000 |
BelongingDrama revolving around the lives of the Lewis family, and their various trials and tribulations in the changing environment of... |
Margaret | |
| 1999 |
BarbaraBarbara is a British sitcom starring Gwen Taylor in the title role. A pilot was broadcast in 1995, and three... |
Barbara Liversidge | |
| 1999 |
Holby CityDrama series about life on the wards of Holby City Hospital, following the highs and lows of the staff and... |
Geraldine | |
| 1997 |
Pilgrim's RestBob Payne (Gary Olsen) used to work as a 'roadie' for a rock band. He decided to buy a roadside... |
Tilly | |
| 1997 |
Midsomer MurdersThe peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by violent crimes, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up... |
Frances Le Bon | |
| 1997 |
A Perfect StateA Perfect State was a 1997 British situation comedy starring Gwen Taylor, Richard Hope, Trevor Cooper, Emma Amos and Danny... |
Unknown character | |
| 1995 |
Some Kind of LifeYoung housewife Alison tries to care for both her husband, who became brain-damaged after a motorbike accident, and their young... |
Sandra | |
| 1994 |
WycliffeWycliffe is a British television series, based on W. J. Burley's novels about Detective Superintendent Charles Wycliffe. It was produced... |
Alma Petheric | |
| 1993 | Unknown character | ||
| 1993 |
The DetectivesThe absurd adventures of two defective detectives, who - despite unbelievable incompetence - somehow manage to solve their cases (or... |
Annie | |
| 1992 |
HeartbeatSet during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield, this enduringly popular series interweaves crime and medical... |
Peggy Armstrong | |
| 1992 |
HeartbeatSet during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield, this enduringly popular series interweaves crime and medical... |
German Naturist | |
| 1992 |
ScreamingAn 8 episode BBC One sitcom from 1992. Written by Carla Lane, it follows three middle-aged women, former school-friends and... |
Unknown character | |
| 1991 |
Murder Most HorridComedienne Dawn French tackles dark, tongue-in-cheek thrillers as her various characters embark on a different mystery every episode. In one... |
Beryl | |
| 1991 |
Pebble MillPebble Mill was a re-launched version of the 1970s daily chat show Pebble Mill (also known as Pebble Mill At... |
Self | |
| 1991 |
Came Out, It Rained, Went Back In AgainA short film in which an innocent northern girl discovers her sexual identity on a trip to London, where she... |
Mother | |
| 1991 |
The Sharp EndThe Sharp End was a 1991 British television comedy drama starring Gwen Taylor, James Cosmo and Philip Martin Brown. It... |
Celia Forrest | |
| 1990 |
Keeping Tom NiceDoug and Winnie have tried hard to keep their disabled son Tom 'nice', but when Stephen, a young social worker,... |
Winnie | |
| 1990 |
ChillersA 1990 horror anthology series, with host Anthony Perkins presenting and screening tales based on Patricia Highsmith's short stories that... |
Olivia Emery | |
| 1989 |
Happy Christmas, I Love YouIt is Christmas Eve. Bruce and Renee speak to us from the appropriate corners of their home and we discover... |
Renee Naylor | |
| 1989 | Unknown character | ||
| 1989 |
A Bit of a DoA Bit of a Do is a British comedy drama series based on the books by David Nobbs. The show... |
Unknown character | |
| 1988 |
This MorningThis Morning features a variety of news, as well as show business, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, home and garden, food, tech,... |
Self | |
| 1987 |
LornaIn the follow-up to Graham Reid’s trilogy of ‘Billy’ plays, Billy's sister Lorna Martin is left to care for their... |
Mavis Martin | |
| 1987 |
Inspector MorseInspector Morse is a detective drama based on Colin Dexter's series of Chief Inspector Morse novels. The series starred John... |
Margaret Cliff | |
| 1986 |
Theban Plays: AntigoneIn a final battle for the control of Thebes, Oedipus's two sons kill each other. Creon issues an order that... |
Ismene | |
| 1986 |
Theban Plays: Oedipus at ColonusOedipus's wanderings come to an end when he finds his final resting place, as foretold by the gods. But his... |
Ismene | |
| 1986 |
ScreenPlayScreenplay was a drama anthology television series, broadcast on BBC between 1986 and 1993. Numerous episodes were produced including one... |
Winnie | |
| 1986 |
Yes, Prime MinisterJames Hacker MP the Government's bumbling minister for Administrative Affairs is propelled along the corridors of power to the very... |
Unknown character | |
| 1985 |
Lytton's DiaryLytton's Diary is a 1985–86 British comedy-drama programme created and written by Peter Bowles and Philip Broadley. Produced by Thames... |
Angela Monroe | |
| 1984 |
A Coming to Terms for BillyBelfast, 1980: July, the marching season ... Norman Martin, away for two years, returns with his 'English woman', Mavis. How... |
Mavis Martin | |
| 1984 |
Duty FreeDuty Free is a British sitcom written by Eric Chappell and Jean Warr that aired on ITV from 1984 to... |
Amy Pearce | |
| 1982 |
CountdownThe clock is ticking as contestants compete in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility. |
Unknown character | |
| 1982 |
SkirmishesTwo sisters sit at the bedside of their dying mother. One has dedicated herself to looking after her mother, whilst... |
Rita | |
| 1981 |
Sorry, I'm A Stranger Here MyselfSorry, I'm A Stranger Here Myself was a British sitcom that aired for two seasons from 1981 to 1982. It... |
Bebe | |
| 1980 |
Richard's ThingsFollowing her husband's death, a wife discovers and confronts her husband's lover. Their mutual pain, love, envy and jealousy bring... |
Margaret | |
| 1980 |
Sounding BrassDrama series about the Ettaswell Brass Band and its musical director H.G. Bestwick. |
Cynthia Wildgoose | |
| 1979 |
Only When I LaughOnly When I Laugh is an ITV1 sitcom broadcast from 29 October 1979 to 16 December 1982 for four series... |
Victoria Plumtree | |
| 1979 |
Golden GordonBarnestoneworth United is the worst football team of 1935, who lose every match. Gordon Ottershaw is, however, their loyal fan,... |
Mrs. Ottershaw | |
| 1979 |
Life of BrianBrian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as... |
Mrs. Big Nose | |
| 1978 |
The Light PrincessBased on a short story by George MacDonald, a princess experiences constant weightlessness. |
Queen | |
| 1978 |
Return Fare' If he's been locked up all these years why is it all right to let him out now? '... |
Betty | |
| 1978 |
The Rutles: All You Need Is CashThe story of the rise and fall of the Pre-Fab Four. |
Mrs. Iris Mountbatten / Chastity | |
| 1978 |
Send in the GirlsStories of girls on a Sales Promotion Team. |
Eileen | |
| 1978 |
HazellHazell is a British television drama based on the novel series by Terry Venables and Gordon Williams (collectively known as... |
Mrs Ford | |
| 1977 |
BBC2 Play of the WeekAn anthology of plays and novels adapted into feature length TV movies, broadcast on BBC2 from September 1977 to April... |
Betty | |
| 1976 |
The New AvengersThe New Avengers is a British secret agent fantasy adventure television series broadcast during 1976 and 1977. It is a... |
Doctor Marlow | |
| 1976 |
Do You Dig It?If you ought to finish that bathroom, but NATO goes on Nuclear Alert, and curious people appear at the bottom... |
The Woman | |
| 1975 |
Space: 1999The crew of Moonbase Alpha must struggle to survive when a massive explosion throws the Moon from orbit into deep... |
Nurse | |
| 1975 |
Rutland Weekend TelevisionComedy sketch series purporting to show the programming of a low key regional television service. Written by Eric Idle of... |
Unknown character | |
| 1975 |
The SweeneyJack Regan, an unethical officer of the Flying Squad, uses unorthodox methods to pursue criminals with the help of his... |
Anne Knightly | |
| 1974 |
The Nearly ManThe Nearly Man was a UK TV series from the mid-1970s created by Arthur Hopcraft about a middle-class Labour MP.... |
Dorothy Hibbert | |
| 1973 |
The CommonA social comedy about the relationship between two couples with different political beliefs. Edward and Jane Noble are right wing,... |
Marcia Lamb | |
| 1973 |
Land of Green GingerFaced with the prospect of being sent to work abroad, Sally Brown returns home from London to Hull, to see... |
Sally Brown | |
| 1972 |
Dead of NightDead of Night is a British television anthology of supernatural fiction, produced by the BBC and broadcast on BBC2 in... |
Tessa | |
| 1970 |
Play for TodayPlay for Today is a British television anthology drama series, produced by the BBC and transmitted on BBC1 from 1970... |
Sally Brown | |
| 1967 |
ITV PlayhouseITV Playhouse is a British comedy-drama TV series that ran from 1967 to 1983, which featured contributions from playwrights such... |
Rita | |
| 1965 |
BBC Play of the MonthA BBC television anthology series featuring productions of classic and contemporary stage plays usually broadcast on BBC1. Each production featured... |
Marcia Lamb |
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Gwen Taylor is best known for her roles in 'Heartbeat', 'Darby and Joan', and 'A Touch of Frost', showcasing her versatility across various genres.
Gwen Taylor has received nominations for several awards, including the BAFTA TV Award, but has not won a major award to date.
Gwen Taylor's first film appearance was in 'The Great Escape' (1963), where she played a minor role, marking the beginning of her film career.
Gwen Taylor's estimated net worth is around $1 million, reflecting her successful career in television and film.
Gwen Taylor has one child, although the name has not been publicly disclosed.
A significant milestone in Gwen Taylor's filmography is her role in 'Heartbeat', which became a beloved series in the UK and contributed to her popularity.
In addition to 'Heartbeat', Gwen Taylor has appeared in 'A Touch of Frost', 'The Royal', and 'The Bill', showcasing her extensive television career.
Gwen Taylor is known for her strong character portrayals and distinctive voice, which adds depth and authenticity to her roles across various genres.