Sarah Crowden

Acting

Sarah Crowden

Born January 1, 1955 · Edinburgh, Scotland, UK (age 71)

Born in Edinburgh in 1955 to acting parents Graham Crowden and Phyllida Hewat, Sara Crowden is a British character actress who works extensively in film, TV and theatre. She is also a professional writer, contributing to the literary quarterly Slightly Foxed and has reviewed books for The Lady, TLS, Geographical and Literary Review amongst others, and performs stand-up comedy under the alias of Da…

Known For

CruellaCruella · 2021
Cruella
8.02021
MovieComedyCrime
In 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, a young grifter named Estella is determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.
Jupiter AscendingJupiter Ascending · 2015
Jupiter Ascending
5.52015
MovieScience FictionFantasy
In a universe where human genetic material is the most precious commodity, an impoverished young Earth woman becomes the key to strategic maneuvers and internal strife within a powerful dynasty…
Miss PotterMiss Potter · 2006
Miss Potter
6.62006
MovieDramaFamily
Beatrix Potter, the author of the beloved children's book "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", struggles for love, happiness and success.
Mr. HolmesMr. Holmes · 2015
Mr. Holmes
6.52015
MovieDramaMystery
In 1947, long-retired and near the end of his life, Sherlock Holmes grapples with an unreliable memory and must rely on his housekeeper's son as he revisits the still-unsolved case that led to his retirement.
Brideshead RevisitedBrideshead Revisited · 2008
Brideshead Revisited
6.32008
MovieDramaRomance
Befriended by aristocrat Sebastian Flyte, Oxford student Charles Ryder finds that the power and privilege experienced by the family is seductive. On a visit to the ancestral home, Brideshead, he falls in love with his friend's sister, Julia. However, as his ties to the Flytes deepen, Ryder finds himself at odds with their strong Roman Catholicism.
Downton Abbey: The Grand FinaleDownton Abbey: The Grand Finale · 2025
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
7.02025
MovieDramaRomance
When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial strife, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.
Queen of the DesertQueen of the Desert · 2015
Queen of the Desert
5.82015
MovieDramaAdventure
A chronicle of Gertrude Bell's life, a traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer, and political attaché for the British Empire in the Near and Middle East at the dawn of the twentieth century. Her knowledge of the tribal leaders is used by the British to establish the Kingdoms of Iraq, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
Erik the VikingErik the Viking · 1989
Erik the Viking
5.91989
MovieAdventureFantasy
Erik the Viking gathers warriors from his village and sets out on a dangerous journey to Valhalla, to ask the gods to end the Age of Ragnorok and allow his people to see sunlight again. A Pythonesque satire of Viking life.

Movies

CruellaCruella · 2021
Cruella
8.02021
MovieComedyCrime
In 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, a young grifter named Estella is determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.
Jupiter AscendingJupiter Ascending · 2015
Jupiter Ascending
5.52015
MovieScience FictionFantasy
In a universe where human genetic material is the most precious commodity, an impoverished young Earth woman becomes the key to strategic maneuvers and internal strife within a powerful dynasty…
Miss PotterMiss Potter · 2006
Miss Potter
6.62006
MovieDramaFamily
Beatrix Potter, the author of the beloved children's book "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", struggles for love, happiness and success.
Mr. HolmesMr. Holmes · 2015
Mr. Holmes
6.52015
MovieDramaMystery
In 1947, long-retired and near the end of his life, Sherlock Holmes grapples with an unreliable memory and must rely on his housekeeper's son as he revisits the still-unsolved case that led to his retirement.
Brideshead RevisitedBrideshead Revisited · 2008
Brideshead Revisited
6.32008
MovieDramaRomance
Befriended by aristocrat Sebastian Flyte, Oxford student Charles Ryder finds that the power and privilege experienced by the family is seductive. On a visit to the ancestral home, Brideshead, he falls in love with his friend's sister, Julia. However, as his ties to the Flytes deepen, Ryder finds himself at odds with their strong Roman Catholicism.
Downton Abbey: The Grand FinaleDownton Abbey: The Grand Finale · 2025
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
7.02025
MovieDramaRomance
When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial strife, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.
Queen of the DesertQueen of the Desert · 2015
Queen of the Desert
5.82015
MovieDramaAdventure
A chronicle of Gertrude Bell's life, a traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer, and political attaché for the British Empire in the Near and Middle East at the dawn of the twentieth century. Her knowledge of the tribal leaders is used by the British to establish the Kingdoms of Iraq, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
Erik the VikingErik the Viking · 1989
Erik the Viking
5.91989
MovieAdventureFantasy
Erik the Viking gathers warriors from his village and sets out on a dangerous journey to Valhalla, to ask the gods to end the Age of Ragnorok and allow his people to see sunlight again. A Pythonesque satire of Viking life.
The Riot ClubThe Riot Club · 2014
The Riot Club
5.92014
MovieDrama
Two first-year students at Oxford University join a secret society and learn that their reputations can be made or destroyed over the course of one evening.
The Man Who Knew Too LittleThe Man Who Knew Too Little · 1997
The Man Who Knew Too Little
6.41997
MovieComedyCrime
An American gets a ticket for an audience participation game in London, then gets involved in a case of mistaken identity. As an international plot unravels around him, he thinks it's all part of the act.
The Last DragonslayerThe Last Dragonslayer · 2016
The Last Dragonslayer
5.92016
MovieAdventureFantasy
In a fantasy world where magic is being superceded by technology, an orphaned teen discovers her destiny to become a dragonslayer.
OrlandoOrlando · 1992
Orlando
6.91992
MovieDramaFantasy
England, 1600. Queen Elizabeth I promises Orlando, a young nobleman obsessed with poetry, that she will grant him land and fortune if he agrees to satisfy a very particular request.
The Little StrangerThe Little Stranger · 2018
The Little Stranger
5.72018
MovieMysteryHorror
In a dusty post-war summer in rural Warwickshire, a doctor is called to a patient at lonely Hundreds Hall. Home to the Ayres family for over two centuries, the Georgian house is now in decline. But are the Ayreses haunted by something more sinister than a dying way of life?
PeterlooPeterloo · 2018
Peterloo
6.82018
MovieHistoryDrama
An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history. The massacre saw British government forces charge into a crowd of over 60,000 that had gathered to demand political reforms and protest against rising levels of poverty.
The Wind in the WillowsThe Wind in the Willows · 1996
The Wind in the Willows
5.81996
MovieFantasyComedy
Jailed for his reckless driving, rambunctious Mr. Toad has to escape from prison when his beloved Toad Hall comes under threat from the wily weasels, who plan to build a dog food factory on the very meadow sold to them by Toad himself.
Agatha Christie's Seven Dials MysteryAgatha Christie's Seven Dials Mystery · 1981
Agatha Christie's Seven Dials Mystery
6.91981
MovieDramaMystery
When two mysterious deaths mar an otherwise pleasant weekend in the English countryside, unflappable flapper Lady Eileen Brent teams up with the dashing Jimmy Thesinger to solve the dastardly deeds. Their sleuthing leads them into a world of espionage and international intrigue as they discover a secret society known as "The Seven Dials" and the attempted theft of top-secret government documents.
Joe's PalaceJoe's Palace · 2007
Joe's Palace
5.92007
MovieDrama
A drama centered on the relationship between Elliot, a strange and wealthy Londoner, and Joe, a teenager who takes care of an empty house Elliot owns.
HaremHarem · 1986
Harem
5.41986
MovieRomanceDrama
A young British woman is kidnapped by an Arabian sheikh and held captive in his harem. At first she frantically tries to escape, but as they slowly get to know and appreciate each other the difference between captor and captive dissolves.
AffinityAffinity · 2008
Affinity
5.82008
MovieDramaThriller
A grieving upper class woman becomes a "Lady Visitor" at Millbank prison, hoping to escape her troubles and be a guiding figure in the lives of the female prisoners. Of all her friendships with prisoners, she is most fascinated by Selina - a medium.
The Countess AliceThe Countess Alice · 1993
The Countess Alice
10.01993
MovieDramaTV Movie
A reporter is assigned a then-and-now piece on a 50-year old photospread of three society beauties. One of them, Lady Alice Munroe, now the widowed Grafin von Holzendorf, has agreed to be interviewed.
LongfordLongford · 2006
Longford
6.52006
MovieCrimeDrama
A portrait of Lord Longford, a tireless British campaigner whose controversial beliefs often resulted in furious political debate and personal conflict.
Billy the Kid and the Green Baize VampireBilly the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire · 1985
Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire
6.11985
MovieWesternComedy
Cocky cockney snooker player Billy Kid accepts the challenge of a grudge match from Maxwell Randall (the Green Baize Vampire), six times world champion; the loser will never play professional snooker again.
The Storyteller: A Story ShortThe Storyteller: A Story Short · 1988
The Storyteller: A Story Short
1988
Movie
The Storyteller recounts the time he was caught making a fool of the royal cook and, as punishment meted out by the King, must tell one story a day for a year. All goes well until the very last day when he suffers from storyteller's block.
The Children of DynmouthThe Children of Dynmouth · 1987
The Children of Dynmouth
5.51987
MovieDramaTV Movie
Timothy Gedge, a socially inept yet intrusive teenage boy, wanders around the dull seaside town of Dynmouth, spying on the town's residents. At first this behaviour is seen as merely annoying, even comical, until people begin to realise that his purpose may not be as innocent as initially thought.

TV Shows

Agatha Christie's PoirotAgatha Christie's Poirot · 1989
Agatha Christie's Poirot
8.21989
SeriesCrimeDrama
From England to Egypt, accompanied by his elegant and trustworthy sidekicks, the intelligent yet eccentrically-refined Belgian detective Hercule Poirot pits his wits against a collection of first class deceptions.
CasualtyCasualty · 1986
Casualty
6.21986
SeriesDrama
Drama series about the staff and patients at Holby City Hospital's emergency department, charting the ups and downs in their personal and professional lives.
Downton AbbeyDownton Abbey · 2010
Downton Abbey
8.12010
SeriesDrama
A chronicle of the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the post-Edwardian era—with great events in history having an effect on their lives and on the British social hierarchy.
Sister Boniface MysteriesSister Boniface Mysteries · 2022
Sister Boniface Mysteries
6.42022
SeriesCrimeDrama
First there was Father Brown. Now, say hello to Sister Boniface. This clever, moped-riding nun is the police's secret weapon for solving murders in this divine Father Brown spin-off.
The Sarah Jane AdventuresThe Sarah Jane Adventures · 2007
The Sarah Jane Adventures
7.12007
SeriesDrama
Sarah Jane Smith is a truly remarkable woman who inhabits a world of mystery, danger and wonder; a world where aliens are commonplace and the Earth is under constant threat. A world that Maria Jackson, a seemingly ordinary girl, can only dream of – until she moves in next door. Nothing will ever be ordinary again.
LovejoyLovejoy · 1986
Lovejoy
7.41986
SeriesComedyDrama
The adventures of the eponymous Lovejoy, a likeable but roguish antiques dealer based in East Anglia. Within the trade, he has a reputation as a “divvie”, a person with an almost supernatural powers for recognising exceptional items as well as distinguishing genuine antique from clever fakes or forgeries.
The StorytellerThe Storyteller · 1988
The Storyteller
8.21988
SeriesFamily
The Storyteller, aided by his cynical dog, narrates classic folk tales, fables, and legends.
Wolf HallWolf Hall · 2015
Wolf Hall
7.52015
SeriesDrama
England in the 1520s is a heartbeat from disaster. If the King dies without a male heir, the country could be destroyed by civil war. Henry VIII wants to annul his marriage of twenty years and marry Anne Boleyn. The Pope and most of Europe oppose him. Into this impasse steps Thomas Cromwell: a wholly original man, a charmer, and a bully, both idealist and opportunist, astute in reading people, and implacable in his ambition. But Henry is volatile: one day tender, one day murderous. Cromwell helps him break the opposition, but what will be the price of his triumph?
The DurrellsThe Durrells · 2016
The Durrells
7.42016
SeriesDramaComedy
In 1935, financially strapped widow Louisa Durrell, whose life has fallen apart, decides to move from England, with her four children (three sons, one daughter), to the island of Corfu, Greece. Once there, the family moves into a dilapidated old house that has no electricity and that is crumbling apart. But life on Corfu is cheap, it's an earthly paradise, and the Durrells proceed to forge their new existence, with all its challenges, adventures, and forming relationships.
Upstairs DownstairsUpstairs Downstairs · 2010
Upstairs Downstairs
7.42010
SeriesDrama
Set in 1936, the show takes viewers, old and new, back to the lavish world of Belgravia, London. A new set of occupants reside at 165 Eaton Place and viewers see how external and internal influences of the tumultuous pre-war period shape and mould the lives of this wealthy family and their servants.‬
The DetectivesThe Detectives · 1993
The Detectives
6.91993
SeriesComedy
The absurd adventures of two defective detectives, who - despite unbelievable incompetence - somehow manage to solve their cases (or be nearby when the cases are solved) and retain their jobs.
All the Light We Cannot SeeAll the Light We Cannot See · 2023
All the Light We Cannot See
7.42023
SeriesDrama
A blind French girl and a young German soldier's paths collide during WWII.
My HeroMy Hero · 2000
My Hero
6.52000
SeriesComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
My Hero is a BBC sitcom created by Paul Mendelson. The programme ran for six series, first broadcast in February 2000, and concluding in September 2006. The series follows the antics of the dim-witted superhero "Thermoman", portrayed by Ardal O'Hanlon in series one to five and by James Dreyfus in the final series. The series was regularly directed by John Stroud. In the UK, the digital channel Gold regularly re-runs the programme, although the last series has yet to appear on the channel. In the United States it was shown on PBS and, briefly, BBC America. In Australia, UKTV offered re-runs of the first three series, while BBC Entertainment provided repeats for Scandinavia.
Vanity FairVanity Fair · 1998
Vanity Fair
7.61998
SeriesDrama
In early 19th-century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society.
The Afternoon PlayThe Afternoon Play · 2003
The Afternoon Play
6.52003
SeriesDramaComedy
The Afternoon Play is a British television anthology series of standalone contemporary dramas aired during the afternoons of 2003–07 on BBC One, featuring well-known actors in one-off stories. A daytime drama strand showcasing a variety of genres, from comedy to mystery, it was part of a long tradition of afternoon plays on BBC Radio 4, which would go on to influence the television version.
David CopperfieldDavid Copperfield · 1986
David Copperfield
5.21986
SeriesDrama
A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.
CampionCampion · 1989
Campion
6.31989
SeriesMysteryDrama
Campion is a television show made by the BBC, adapting the Albert Campion mystery novels written by Margery Allingham. Two series were made, in 1989 and 1990, starring Peter Davison as Campion, Brian Glover as his manservant Magersfontein Lugg and Andrew Burt as his policeman friend Stanislaus Oates. A total of eight novels were adapted, four in each series, each of which was originally broadcast as two separate hour-long episodes. Peter Davison sang the title music for the first series himself; in the second series, it was replaced with an instrumental version.
A Dance to the Music of TimeA Dance to the Music of Time · 1997
A Dance to the Music of Time
5.71997
SeriesComedyDrama
A Dance to the Music of Time is a four-part adaptation of Anthony Powell's 12-volume novel sequence that aired on Channel 4 in 1997. The series is a sharp, comic portrait of upper-class and bohemian England, spanning almost a century, from the early 1920s to modern times.
Tipping the VelvetTipping the Velvet · 2002
Tipping the Velvet
6.82002
SeriesDrama
A tempestuous tale of love and life as a naïve girl discovers both romance and pain in the hidden, decadent world of bohemian London in the 1890s. Nan Astley embarks on a voyage of emotional and sexual discovery with Kitty Butler, a music hall male impersonator.
The Fourth ArmThe Fourth Arm · 1983
The Fourth Arm
6.51983
SeriesDrama
Starring Paul Shelley in a role reminiscent of his Secret Army character in all but name, this 12-part serial follows a team of secret agents parachuted into occupied Europe during World War II, exploring their recruitment, training, and first mission behind enemy lines.
The RainbowThe Rainbow · 1988
The Rainbow
3.81988
SeriesDrama
Ursula Brangwen is the beautiful, naive daughter of a wealthy country squire, one of five children living in the Nottinghamshire mining heartland at the turn of the century. From wide-eyed sixteen-year-old to fully grown woman, the drama follows Ursula through the trials and tribulations of her burgeoning personal relationships in her quest to find fulfilment for her developing passionate and sensual nature. Adaptation of DH Lawrence's novel.
Our Mutual FriendOur Mutual Friend · 1998
Our Mutual Friend
7.81998
SeriesDrama
After his father's will stipulates he must marry Bella Wilfer to inherit his fortune, John Harmon fakes his death to avoid the marriage and the threats on his life. He returns as John Rokesmith and becomes the secretary for the Boffins, who inherit Harmon's estate following his alleged death.
He Knew He Was RightHe Knew He Was Right · 2004
He Knew He Was Right
7.62004
SeriesDrama
A man's unfounded jealousy destroys his marriage after he forbids his wife from seeing her godfather, leading to suspicion, separation, and tragedy.
Love in a Cold ClimateLove in a Cold Climate · 2001
Love in a Cold Climate
7.92001
SeriesDrama
Dramatization of Nancy Mitford's novel about three aristocratic young girls' adventures in love.