Judith Furse was a British actress known for her roles in Black Narcissus, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, and Carry on Spying. She was born on March 4, 1912, in Camberley, Surrey, England, and passed away on August 29, 1974, in Canterbury, Kent, England.
Personal and Family Life
Judith Furse was the daughter of Lt. Gen. Sir William Furse and had one sibling, Roger K. Furse. She studied acting at the Old Vic in 1932 and married during her career, becoming sister-in-law to Margaret Furse.
Career
Throughout her career, Judith appeared in various films and television shows, showcasing her talent in both comedic and dramatic roles. Some of her most notable performances have continued to be celebrated in British cinema.
Death and Legacy
Judith Furse died from a heart attack on August 29, 1974, in Canterbury, Kent. Her contributions to film and theater remain appreciated by audiences and critics alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Carry On Spying | 1964-06-01 | Doctor Crow |
| Goodbye, Mr. Chips | 1939-07-28 | Flora |
| Black Narcissus | 1947-05-26 | Sister Briony |
| Carry On Cabby | 1963-06-01 | Battleaxe |
| The Iron Maiden | 1963-06-07 | Mrs. Webb |
| Sky West and Crooked | 1965-08-31 | Mrs. Rigby |
| Pool of Contentment | 1946-07-07 | |
| The Dirty Dozen | 1967-06-15 | Drunken General’s Wife (uncredited) |
| The Browning Version | 1951-04-06 | Mrs. Williamson |
| Quiet Weekend | 1946-05-01 | Ella Spender |
| Serious Charge | 1959-04-30 | Probation Officer |
| The Man in the White Suit | 1951-08-07 | Nurse Gamage |
| The Adventures of Barry McKenzie | 1972-10-12 | Claude |
| Mad About Men | 1954-11-16 | Viola |
| The Six Men | 1951-08-01 | Captain Emsley |
| A Day to Remember | 1953-11-10 | Lady in Charge of Party (uncredited) |
| Bond Street | 1948-05-12 | Miss Lane |
| Blue Murder at St. Trinian’s | 1957-12-01 | Dame Maud Hackshaw |
| Doctor at Large | 1957-03-26 | Mrs. Digby |
| A Canterbury Tale | 1944-08-21 | Dorothy Bird |
| Helter Skelter | 1949-01-07 | Mrs. Martin |
| Johnny Frenchman | 1945-10-29 | Jane Matthews |
| In the Doghouse | 1962-05-17 | Massage Woman |
| English Without Tears | 1944-07-28 | Elise Batter-Jones |
| Dear Mr. Prohack | 1949-09-07 | Laura Postern |
| Marry Me | 1949-06-07 | Statuesque Woman (uncredited) |
| The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders | 1965-05-26 | Miss Glowber |
| While the Sun Shines | 1947-02-01 | Female Receptionist |
| The Heart of the Matter | 1953-11-03 | Dr Sykes |
| Man in the Wilderness | 1971-11-24 | Nurse |
| I Believe in You | 1952-03-05 | Policewoman Jones (uncredited) |
| Spider’s Web | 1955-04-04 | Mildred Peake |
| The Snag | 1963-08-04 | Lady Wittering |
| I Thank a Fool | 1962-09-14 | 1st Wardress |
| Further Up the Creek | 1958-10-28 | Chief Wren |
| Mother Riley Meets the Vampire | 1952-07-11 | Freda |
| Sinful Davey | 1969-02-10 | Mary |
| Carry On Regardless | 1961-04-04 | Headmistress |
| Doomwatch | 1970-02-09 | Mary Lincoln |