Elisabeth Sladen was an English actress, recognized for her roles in Doctor Who, The Sarah Jane Adventures, and K-9 and Company. She was born on February 1, 1946, in Liverpool, England, and became widely loved for her portrayal of Sarah Jane Smith.
Personal and Family Life
Elisabeth Sladen attended drama school and began her acting career at a local repertory theatre in Liverpool. She met her husband, Brian Miller, while acting in Manchester, and they married on June 8, 1968. The couple had one daughter, Sadie Miller, born in 1985.
Career
Sladen’s early TV roles included appearances on shows like Coronation Street and Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em. She was best known for her character Sarah Jane Smith in Doctor Who from 1974 to 1976. Her popularity led to her reprising the role in various Doctor Who spin-offs, such as The Sarah Jane Adventures, which premiered in 2007.
Death and Legacy
Elisabeth Sladen passed away on April 19, 2011, in Southall, London, after battling pancreatic cancer. She left a lasting legacy in science fiction and television, remembered fondly by fans and colleagues alike for her warmth and talent.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time | 1993-11-27 | Sarah Jane Smith |
| Doctor Who: The Brain of Morbius | 1976-01-24 | Sarah Jane Smith |
| Downtime | 1995-02-03 | Sarah Jane Smith |
| Doctor Who: The Ark in Space | 1975-02-15 | Sarah Jane Smith |
| The Sarah Jane Adventures: Invasion of the Bane | 2007-01-01 | Sarah Jane Smith |
| Doctor Who: Pyramids of Mars | 1975-11-15 | Sarah Jane Smith |
| Doctor Who: Robot | 1975-01-18 | Sarah Jane Smith |
| Doctor Who: The Time Warrior | 1974-01-05 | Sarah Jane Smith |
| The Sarah Jane Adventures | 2007-01-01 | Sarah Jane Smith |
| Doctor Who | 2005-03-26 | Sarah Jane Smith |
| Gulliver in Lilliput | 1982-01-03 | Lady Flimnap |
| Silver Dream Racer | 1980-06-13 | Bank Secretary |
| Doctor Who: The Android Invasion | 1975-11-22 | Sarah Jane Smith |
| Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom | 1976-01-31 | Sarah Jane Smith |