Actress
Penelope Wilton
- Born: 3 April 1946, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England
- Estimated net worth: $5 million
Penelope Wilton is a highly regarded English actress known for her roles in film and television. She gained recognition for her performances in 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' and the series 'Downton Abbey'. Renowned for her distinctive voice and emotional…
Penelope Wilton: best films and shows
About Penelope Wilton
Penelope Wilton is a highly regarded English actress known for her roles in film and television. She gained recognition for her performances in 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' and the series 'Downton Abbey'. Renowned for her distinctive voice and emotional depth, she has built a reputation as a versatile performer across various genres, often portraying strong, relatable characters.
- Born
- 3 April 1946, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
- Spouses
- Ian Holm (1991-2002)
- Children
- 1, Alice Wilton
- Parents
- George Wilton, Beryl Wilton
- Estimated net worth
- $5 million
Fun facts about Penelope Wilton
- Penelope Wilton was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 2017 for her services to drama.
- She has appeared in both the 'Doctor Who' series and the 'Downton Abbey' series, showcasing her range in both drama and science fiction.
Famous Penelope Wilton quotes
“I will not be going back to Downton Abbey.”
“Life is a series of choices.”
“You can’t just sit around waiting for things to happen.”
Penelope Wilton: coming up
- FING! (Movie)14 January 2027
Credits and dates: TMDB.
Penelope Wilton filmography
Cast (96)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | FING! Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | The Twelfth Night Reunion Movie | Self - Performer | |
| 2025 | Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale Movie | Isobel Merton | 7.1 |
| 2025 | Downton Abbey Celebrates the Grand Finale Movie | Self | 2.5 |
| 2024 | Dead Hot TV | Francine | 7.6 |
| 2023 | Murder Is Easy TV | Miss Pinkerton | 5.2 |
| 2023 | The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry Movie | Maureen Fry | 6.6 |
| 2022 | Judi Dench: Our National Treasure Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2022 | Remembers… TV | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 2022 | Downton Abbey: A New Era Movie | Isobel Merton | 7.2 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Operation Mincemeat Movie | Hester Leggett | 6.5 |
| 2020 | Eternal Beauty Movie | Vivian | 6.2 |
| 2020 | Summerland Movie | Older Alice | 7.5 |
| 2019 | Downton Abbey Movie | Isobel Merton | 7.2 |
| 2019 | After Life TV | Anne | 7.9 |
| 2018 | Zoo Movie | Denise Austin | 6.7 |
| 2018 | The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society Movie | Amelia Maugery | 7.4 |
| 2017 | Brexit Shorts: The End Movie | Helen | 10.0 |
| 2016 | Brief Encounters TV | Pauline | 6.7 |
| 2016 | The BFG Movie | The Queen | 6.3 |
| 2016 | All the World's a Screen: Shakespeare on Film Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 2015 | The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Movie | Jean Ainslie | 6.4 |
| 2013 | National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage Movie | Delia | 6.2 |
| 2013 | Belle Movie | Lady Mary Murray | 7.1 |
| 2012 | The Girl Movie | Peggy Robertson | 6.1 |
| 2012 | The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Movie | Jean Ainslie | 7.0 |
| 2011 | South Riding TV | Mrs Beddows | 6.9 |
| 2010 | Downton Abbey TV | Isobel Merton | 8.1 |
| 2010 | Harold Pinter: A Celebration Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2009 | Margot Movie | B.Q. | 5.5 |
| 2008 | The Passion TV | Mary | 5.3 |
| 2007 | Half Broken Things Movie | Jean | 6.5 |
| 2007 | Celebration Movie | Julie | 6.3 |
| 2007 | Five Days TV | Barbara Poole | 5.8 |
| 2006 | The History Boys Movie | Mrs. Bibby | 6.6 |
| 2005 | Doctor Who: The Christmas Invasion Movie | Harriet Jones | 8.5 |
| 2005 | Match Point Movie | Eleanor Hewett | 7.4 |
| 2005 | Pride & Prejudice Movie | Mrs. Gardiner | 8.1 |
| 2005 | Doctor Who TV | Harriet Jones | 7.6 |
| 2005 | Doctor Who TV | Unknown character | 7.6 |
| 2005 | Falling Movie | Daisy Langrish | 7.9 |
| 2004 | Agatha Christie's Marple TV | Carrie Louise Serrocold | 7.8 |
| 2004 | Shaun of the Dead Movie | Barbara | 7.5 |
| 2003 | Calendar Girls Movie | Ruth | 6.5 |
| 2003 | Comedy Connections TV | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 2003 | Lucky Jim Movie | Celia Welch | 7.0 |
| 2001 | Iris Movie | Janet Stone | 6.4 |
| 2001 | Bob & Rose TV | Monica Gossage | 6.0 |
| 2001 | Victoria & Albert Movie | Princess Mary Louise Victoria | 7.6 |
| 2001 | The Whistle-Blower Movie | Heather Graham | 7.8 |
| 2000 | Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings Movie | Mrs. Cratchit | 7.0 |
| 2000 | Rockaby Movie | Old Woman | 5.1 |
| 1999 | Wives and Daughters TV | Mrs Hamley | 7.3 |
| 1999 | Tom's Midnight Garden Movie | Aunt Melbourne | 6.1 |
| 1999 | The Strange Case of Delfina Potocka Movie | Delfina / Paulina | 10.0 |
| 1998 | Alice Through the Looking Glass Movie | White Queen | 5.2 |
| 1998 | Talking Heads 2 Movie | Unknown character | 8.5 |
| 1995 | Landscape Movie | Beth | 10.0 |
| 1995 | Carrington Movie | Lady Ottoline Morrell | 6.2 |
| 1995 | Kavanagh Q.C. TV | Barbara Watkins | 7.3 |
| 1994 | The Deep Blue Sea Movie | Hester Collyer | 5.0 |
| 1993 | The Return of the Borrowers TV | Homily | 7.0 |
| 1993 | The Secret Rapture Movie | Marion French | 4.8 |
| 1992 | The Borrowers TV | Homily | 6.7 |
| 1992 | Screaming TV | Unknown character | |
| 1992 | Blame It on the Bellboy Movie | Patricia Fulford | 5.4 |
| 1991 | Performance TV | Beth | 6.3 |
| 1991 | Performance TV | Hester Collyer | 6.3 |
| 1989 | 4 Play TV | Julia | 7.0 |
| 1988 | Talking Heads TV | Rosemary | 6.7 |
| 1987 | Cry Freedom Movie | Wendy Woods | 7.0 |
| 1986 | Clockwise Movie | Pat Garden | 6.2 |
| 1985 | C.A.T.S. Eyes TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1984 | Laughterhouse Movie | Alice Singleton | 5.8 |
| 1984 | Ever Decreasing Circles TV | Unknown character | 7.5 |
| 1983 | The Tale of Beatrix Potter Movie | Beatrix Potter | |
| 1982 | The Tale of Beatrix Potter TV | Beatrix Potter | 8.0 |
| 1982 | King Lear Movie | Regan | 6.5 |
| 1981 | Country Movie | Virginia Carlion | 7.5 |
| 1981 | Othello Movie | Desdemona | 6.7 |
| 1981 | The French Lieutenant's Woman Movie | Sonia | 6.5 |
| 1980 | Pasmore Movie | Helen | |
| 1978 | An Audience with... TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 1977 | The Norman Conquests TV | Annie | 6.3 |
| 1977 | Able's Will Movie | Journalist | |
| 1977 | Joseph Andrews Movie | Mrs. Wilton | 5.4 |
| 1975 | King Lear Movie | Regan | 10.0 |
| 1973 | The Song of Songs TV | Lilli Czepanek | |
| 1973 | The Pearcross Girls TV | Anna Pearcross / Helen Charlesworth / Julia Pearcross / Lottie Merchant | |
| 1972 | Mrs. Warren's Profession Movie | Vivie Warren | 9.0 |
| 1972 | The Sullens Sisters Movie | Rachel Sullens | |
| 1972 | Country Matters TV | Rachel Sullens | 4.6 |
| 1970 | Play for Today TV | Virginia Carlion | 6.6 |
| 1965 | BBC Play of the Month TV | Regan | 5.2 |
| TBA | Mavis Eccleston TV | Mavis Eccleston | |
| TBA | Visitation Movie | Unknown character |
Latest releases
- Downton Abbey Celebrates the Grand Finale2025 / TMDB 2.5
- Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale2025 / TMDB 7.1
- The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry2023 / TMDB 6.6
- Downton Abbey: A New Era2022 / TMDB 7.2
- Operation Mincemeat2022 / TMDB 6.5
- Eternal Beauty2020 / TMDB 6.2
Questions about Penelope Wilton
What are some of Penelope Wilton's most famous roles?
Penelope Wilton is best known for her roles in 'Downton Abbey' as Isobel Crawley and in 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' series. Her performances have garnered critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase.
Has Penelope Wilton won any major awards?
While she has not won an Oscar, Penelope Wilton has received several award nominations, including BAFTA nominations, recognizing her contributions to film and television.
When did Penelope Wilton start her acting career?
Penelope Wilton began her acting career in the early 1970s, making her television debut in the series 'The Last of Mrs. Cheyney' in 1972.
What is Penelope Wilton's estimated net worth?
Penelope Wilton's estimated net worth is around $5 million, attributed to her successful career in acting across film, television, and stage.
What are some of Penelope Wilton's notable films?
In addition to 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel', notable films include 'The History Boys' and 'The Last Minute'. Her filmography spans various genres, showcasing her acting versatility.
Is Penelope Wilton involved in theatre?
Yes, Penelope Wilton has an extensive theatre background, performing in numerous stage productions throughout her career, including plays in the West End.
What is Penelope Wilton's connection to 'Doctor Who'?
Penelope Wilton appeared in 'Doctor Who' as Harriet Jones, a character who became quite popular among fans. She featured in multiple episodes during the Tenth Doctor's era.
Does Penelope Wilton have any children?
Yes, Penelope Wilton has one daughter named Alice Wilton, who is known to keep a low profile away from the public eye.