Wanda Ventham | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 August 1935 |
| Alma mater | Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1956–present |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 2, including Benedict Cumberbatch |
| Relatives | Sophie Hunter (daughter-in-law) |
Wanda Ventham (born 5 August 1935) is an English actress with many roles on British television since beginning her career in the 1950s.
She played Colonel Virginia Lake in the 1970s science-fiction television series UFO and had a recurring role as Cassandra Trotter's mother Pamela Parry in the sitcom Only Fools and Horses between 1989 and 1992. Her many other television appearances include The Sweeney, The Avengers, The Saint, Doctor Who, The Gentle Touch, Minder, Heartbeat and Holby City, and she appeared in two Carry On films.
In April 2014, People magazine featured her in its "Most Beautiful People in the World" edition.[1]