Judy Geeson | |
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 Publicity photo of Geeson from Prudence and the Pill (1968) | |
| Born | 10 September 1948 |
| Citizenship | British |
| Alma mater | Corona Stage Academy |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1962–present |
| Spouse | |
| Partner | Sean Kenny (1969–1973) |
| Relatives | Sally Geeson (sister) |
Judith Amanda Geeson (born 10 September 1948[1]) is an English film, stage, and television actress. She began her career primarily working on British television series, with a leading role on The Newcomers from 1965 to 1967, before making her major film debut in To Sir, with Love (1967). She starred in a range of films throughout the 1970s, from crime pictures to thriller and horror films, including The Executioner (1970), Fear in the Night (1972), Brannigan (1975) and The Eagle Has Landed (1976). She played heiress Caroline Penvenen from 1975-1977 in the BBC series Poldark, from the Winston Graham novels.
Geeson appeared in several stage productions in the 1980s, including two for the Royal Shakespeare Company, as well as an Off-Broadway production of The Common Pursuit (1986). After relocating to the United States she returned to television, playing the recurring character of Maggie Conway in the American series Mad About You from 1992 until 1999, as well as a recurring role on Gilmore Girls in 2002. In 2012 and 2016, she appeared in Rob Zombie's The Lords of Salem and 31, respectively.
- ^ "Birthdays". The Independent . 9 September 1994. Retrieved 28 November 2022.