Jeannette Charles

Acting

Jeannette Charles

Born October 15, 1927 · London, England, UK

Died June 2, 2024 · aged 96

Jeannette Dorothea Louise Charles (née Clark; October 15, 1927 - June 2, 2024) was an English actress, known for her portrayals of Queen Elizabeth II. She performed in repertory theatre in her twenties, but initially had difficulty obtaining Equity membership due to her resemblance to the Queen. She went on to play that role in numerous films including Secrets of a Superstud (1976), Queen Kong (19…

Known For

Austin Powers in GoldmemberAustin Powers in Goldmember · 2002
Austin Powers in Goldmember
★ 6.02002
MovieComedyCrime
The world's most shagadelic spy continues his fight against Dr. Evil. This time, the diabolical doctor and his clone, Mini-Me, team up with a new foe—'70s kingpin Goldmember. While pursuing the team of villains to stop them from world domination, Austin gets help from his dad and an old girlfriend.
National Lampoon's European VacationNational Lampoon's European Vacation · 1985
National Lampoon's European Vacation
★ 6.21985
MovieAdventureComedy
The Griswolds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and so pack their bags for the continent. They do their best to catch the flavor of Europe, but they just don't know how to be be good tourists. Besides, they have trouble taking holidays in countries where they CAN speak the language.
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! · 1988
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
★ 7.31988
MovieComedyCrime
When the bumbling Lieutenant Frank Drebin investigates events following the shooting of his partner, he stumbles upon an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II.
If It's Tuesday, It Still Must Be BelgiumIf It's Tuesday, It Still Must Be Belgium · 1987
If It's Tuesday, It Still Must Be Belgium
★ 6.01987
MovieComedyTV Movie
When a tour bus driver plans to save his daughter from her captors, a Belgian circus performer, the Americans on his European bus tour lend a help hand.
The Rutles: All You Need Is CashThe Rutles: All You Need Is Cash · 1978
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
★ 6.81978
MovieComedyMusic
The story of the rise and fall of the Pre-Fab Four.
Queen KongQueen Kong · 1976
Queen Kong
★ 3.51976
MovieComedyAdventure
A female film crew journeys to Africa where a giant ape, Queen Kong, falls in love with the crew's male star.
Joan Rivers: Abroad in LondonJoan Rivers: Abroad in London · 1992
Joan Rivers: Abroad in London
1992
MovieComedy
Joan delivers her biting tongue to the Queen and her country.
Loriots TelecabinetLoriots Telecabinet · 1974
Loriots Telecabinet
1974
MovieComedy
A sharp-witted parody of the talk show format, this self-conceived television special by legendary German comedian Loriot blends satire and sketch comedy. Featuring Loriot in multiple roles, the program playfully disrupts the typical talk show structure with absurd interruptions and cleverly crafted sketches. Originally aired on November 13, 1974, it marked Loriot’s first full creative venture as writer, director, and performer. Elements of Loriot’s Telecabinet later resurfaced in his iconic comedy series, cementing its place in German television history.

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Tripper's DayTripper's Day · 1984
Tripper's Day
★ 5.51984
SeriesComedy
Tripper's Day is a British sitcom produced by Thames Television for ITV, starring Leonard Rossiter as a small London supermarket manager whose best intentions are constantly thwarted by the lazy, useless bunch of bums he employs. The programme is largely remembered for the negative reception, and primarily for the fact that it was Rossiter's final television work, the actor dying between the broadcast of the second and third episodes. The series was revived two years later with Bruce Forsyth in the lead role, under the new title Slinger's Day. In Canada and United States, it was remade as Check it Out!, whilst in Sweden, comical duo Stefan & Krister starred in Full Frys, a TV series largely based on both prior iterations.

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