Jan Holden | |
|---|---|
| Born | Valerie Jeanne Wilkinson 9 May 1931 Southport, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 11 October 2005 (aged 74) London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Lowther College |
| Alma mater | Old Vic |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1954–1989 |
| Television | Fabian of the Yard, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Presents, The Champions, The Vise, The Avengers, The Cheaters, The Saint, The Baron, Harper's West One, Are You Being Served?, Casanova '73, Agony, O Happy Band! |
| Spouse(s) | Edwin Richfield (m. 1952–1973; divorced) (3 Children) Louis Manson (m. 1988–2004: her death) (6 Step Children) |
| Relatives | Amanda Holden (great niece)[citation needed] |
Valerie Jeanne Wilkinson (9 May 1931 – 11 October 2005) was an English actress known as Jan Holden, using her mother's maiden name as a stage name. In theatre she was known for her performances in light comedy and appeared in several television series during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.