Damaris Hayman was an English actor known for her memorable roles in various films and television series, including “Doctor Who,” “The Pink Panther Strikes Again,” and “Citizen James.”
Personal and Family Life
Damaris Ann Kennedy Hayman was born on June 16, 1929, in Kensington, London. She attended Cheltenham Ladies’ College before starting her acting career in repertory theatre. Hayman was close friends with both Margaret Rutherford and Tony Hancock during her lifetime.
Career
Hayman had a long and varied acting career, often playing upper-class or eccentric characters. She made her film debut in “The Belles of St. Trinian’s” in 1954, followed by notable performances in “Doctor Who” as Miss Hawthorne, praised for her engaging portrayal. Her extensive work included appearances in popular shows like “One Foot in the Grave” and “Steptoe and Son,” along with numerous films.
Death and Legacy
Damaris Hayman passed away on June 3, 2021, just shy of her 92nd birthday. Her contributions to British television and cinema are remembered fondly, leaving a legacy of cherished performances that delighted audiences over the decades.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Man and the Snake | 1972-01-01 | Mrs. Gordon |
| Mutiny on the Buses | 1972-06-02 | Mrs. Jenkins |
| Smokescreen | 1964-01-02 | Mrs Roper’s Nurse (Uncredited) |
| Full Circle | 1978-02-09 | Miss Pinner |
| The Missionary | 1982-11-02 | Lady Quimby |
| White Witch of Devil’s End | 2017-11-13 | Miss Hawthorne |
| Anoop and the Elephant | 1972-01-01 | Miss Flint |
| Only Two Can Play | 1962-01-19 | Lady Committee Member |
| Die wahre Miss Marple – Der kuriose Fall Margaret Rutherford | 2012-06-17 | Self |
| The Pink Panther Strikes Again | 1976-12-15 | Fiona |
| Memento Mori | 1992-04-19 | Miss Lottinville |
| Confessions of a Driving Instructor | 1976-09-01 | Tweedy Golfing Lady |
| The Death of the Heart | 1987-05-03 | Miss Paullie |
| Doctor Who: The Dæmons | 1971-06-19 | Miss Hawthorne |
| West 11 | 1963-10-08 | Schoolteacher |
| Paganini Strikes Again | 1973-01-01 | Miss Lanyard |
| The Bill | 1984-10-16 | |
| The Young Ones | 1982-11-09 | Woman Pushing Corpse |
| One Foot In the Grave | 1990-01-04 | |
| No Hiding Place | 1959-09-16 | |
| The Sweeney | 1975-01-02 | Mrs. Cowley |
| Z-Cars | 1962-01-02 | |
| Dawson’s Weekly | 1975-06-12 | |
| The Jazz Age | 1968-09-10 | |
| Doctor Who | 1963-11-23 | Miss Hawthorne |
| Super Gran | 1985-01-20 | Lady Chisleton |
| Filthy Rich & Catflap | 1987-01-07 | The Lady |
| Clarence | 1988-01-04 | Miss Hardacre |
| The Onedin Line | 1971-10-15 | Aunt Letitia |
| The House of Eliott | 1991-08-31 | Lady Latner |
