Jean Fergusson was a British actress known for her roles in Last of the Summer Wine, Run for Your Wife, and Coronation Street. She was born on December 30, 1944, in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, and passed away on November 14, 2019.
Personal and Family Life
Jean Fergusson grew up in the village of Woolley near Wakefield, before her family moved to Wales. She studied acting at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Later in life, she lived in Yorkshire for many years, later relocating to London in 2014. She had a sibling named Marjorie.
Career Highlights
Fergusson was known for her contributions to television and theater, including her show “She Knows You Know!”, which was based on the life of Hylda Baker and received a nomination for a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1998. Her performances resonated with audiences, especially her iconic role in Last of the Summer Wine.
Death and Legacy
Jean Fergusson passed away on November 14, 2019, from natural causes. She left behind a legacy in British television and theater that continues to be remembered by fans of her work.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Run For Your Wife | 2012-05-16 | Exercising Woman |
| Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs | 2022-03-05 | Self (archive) |
| Last of the Summer Wine | 1973-01-04 | Marina |
| This Is England ’86 | 2010-09-07 | Daisy |
| Doctors | 2000-03-27 | Meg Baker |
| Doctors | 2000-03-27 | Brenda Wallis |
| Peak Practice | 1993-05-10 | Mary Newson |
| All Creatures Great and Small | 1978-01-08 | Mrs. Tremayne |
| Pointless Celebrities | 2011-07-04 | Self |