Jennifer Daniel was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “The Reptile,” “The Kiss of the Vampire,” and “Keeping Up Appearances.” She was known for her versatility and strong performances, particularly in television.
Personal and Family Life
Jennifer Daniel was born on May 23, 1936, in Pontypool, South Wales, UK. She adopted her stage name from her mother’s maiden name, Daniel. Jennifer was married to actor Dinsdale Landen from 1959 until his death in 2003. They shared a strong bond, both personally and professionally, with their careers intersecting in the world of acting.
Career
Jennifer began her entertainment career as a clarinetist with the Welsh National Youth Orchestra before turning to acting. She studied at London’s Central School of Speech and Drama and started working on stage and television shortly after. Her TV debut came in 1959, with a small role in a BBC adaptation of “Great Expectations.” Over the years, she became a prominent figure in British television, earning notable roles in various dramas and series.
Death and Legacy
Jennifer Daniel passed away on August 16, 2017, in Clapham, London, England. Her contributions to film and television left a significant mark, especially in the genre of horror and drama. Although she had a smaller number of film roles, her performances were memorable and continue to be appreciated by fans of classic British cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Reptile | 1966-03-06 | Valerie Spalding |
| The Kiss of the Vampire | 1963-09-11 | Marianne Harcourt |
| Marriage of Convenience | 1960-11-01 | Barbara Blair |
| Wuthering Heights | 1992-10-16 | Mrs. Linton |
| The Vortex | 1969-12-10 | Helen Saville |
| The Lie | 1970-10-29 | Jill Anderson |
| Spell of Evil | 1973-06-16 | Liz |
| The Thought of Tomorrow | 1959-10-11 | Jane Harrison |
| Van der Valk | 1972-09-13 | Susan |
| Keeping Up Appearances | 1990-10-29 | Mrs. Lennox |
| Adam Adamant Lives! | 1966-06-23 | |
| Thriller | 1973-04-14 | Liz |
| Rumpole of the Bailey | 1975-12-17 | |
| Doomwatch | 1970-02-09 | Dana Colley |
| Barlow | 1971-09-15 | |
| One Step Beyond | 1959-01-20 | Sheilah |
| Capital City | 1989-09-26 | |
| Play for Today | 1970-10-15 | |
| Suspense | 1962-04-30 | Jane Callon |
| Maigret | 1960-10-31 | |
| The Aweful Mr. Goodall | 1974-04-05 | |
| The Jazz Age | 1968-09-10 | |
| Barnaby Rudge | 1960-09-30 | |
| Thirty-Minute Theatre | 1965-10-07 | |
| No Hiding Place | 1959-09-16 | Sheila Vaughan |
| Public Eye | 1965-01-23 | Paula Waterfield |
| ITV Play of the Week | 1955-09-27 | Irene Eliot |
| Public Eye | 1965-01-23 | Patricia Gurney-Stuart |
| Gideon’s Way | 1965-03-18 | Marjorie Bellman |