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Carolyn's sorority sisters set their sights on the Sorority of the Year award and coaching challenged athletes is their ticket to the trophy. But when the queen of formals finds herself mentoring Pumpkin, a disabled athlete, their two worlds collide.
Heyes and Curry pose as special agents hired to thwart a train robbery.
Clip: So this is your opinion of me

Overview

Date of Birth:
20 February 1946, Ramsgate, Kent, England, UK more
Mini Biography:
After twenty years of hard work on stage and both television and stage... more
Trivia:
Nominated for the 1984 Laurence Olivier Award for her work in "Benefactors"... more
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 12 wins & 21 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(14 articles)
Oscar Update: Best Actress Race Heats Up, 'Dark Knight' Sound Honors and More
 (From Rope Of Silicon. 13 October 2008, 3:12 PM, PDT)
Blethyn To Quit Acting?
 (From WENN. 17 September 2004)

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actress, Soundtrack, Self, Archive Footage
Actress:
  1. King of the Pipers (2008) (in production) .... Nora
  2. No One Gets Off in This Town (2010) (pre-production)
  3. London River (2009) (post-production)
  4. The Calling (2008/I) (post-production) .... Sister Ignatious

  5. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" .... Linnie Malcolm (1 episode, 2008)
    ... aka Law & Order: SVU (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Special Victims Unit (New Zealand: English title)
        - Persona (2008) TV episode .... Linnie Malcolm
  6. "War and Peace" (2007) TV mini-series .... Márja Dmitrijewna Achrosímowa
    ... aka Guerra e pace (Italy)
    ... aka Guerre et paix (France)
    ... aka Krieg und Frieden (Germany)
    ... aka Wojna i pokój (Poland)
  7. Atonement (2007) .... Grace Turner
    ... aka Reviens-moi (France)
  8. Clubland (2007) .... Jean
    ... aka Introducing the Dwights (USA: new title)
  9. Mysterious Creatures (2006) (TV) .... Wendy Ainscow
  10. Pride & Prejudice (2005) .... Mrs. Bennet
    ... aka Orgueil & préjugés (France)
    ... aka Orgueil et préjugés (France)
  11. Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005) (voice) .... Mama Heffalump
  12. On a Clear Day (2005) .... Joan
  13. Marsha Potter Gets a Life (2005) (TV) .... Marsha Potter
  14. A Way of Life (2004) .... Annette
  15. Belonging (2004) (TV) .... Jess Copplestone
  16. Beyond the Sea (2004) .... Polly Cassotto
    ... aka Beyond the Sea - Musik war sein Leben (Germany)
  17. Piccadilly Jim (2004) .... Nesta Pett
  18. "Between the Sheets" (2003) TV mini-series .... Hazel Delany (unknown episodes)
  19. Blizzard (2003) .... Aunt Millie
  20. Bob the Builder: The Knights of Can-A-Lot (2003) (TV) (voice) .... Dr. Florence Montfitchett
    ... aka Bob the Builder: The Knights of Fix-A-Lot (USA)
  21. The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) .... Aggie
  22. Plots with a View (2002) .... Betty Rhys-Jones
    ... aka Grabgeflüster (Germany: video title)
    ... aka Grabgeflüster - Liebe versetzt Särge (Germany)
    ... aka Plotz with a View (UK)
    ... aka Undertaking Betty (USA)
  23. The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002) (voice) .... Mrs. Fairgood
  24. Sonny (2002) .... Jewel Phillips
  25. Pumpkin (2002) .... Judy Romanoff
  26. On the Nose (2001) .... Mrs.Delaney
  27. Lovely & Amazing (2001) .... Jane Marks
  28. Daddy and Them (2001) .... Julia Montgomery
    ... aka Daddy & Them (USA: DVD box title)
  29. The Yellow Bird (2001) .... Mrs. Louise Tutwiler
  30. Anne Frank: The Whole Story (2001) (TV) .... Auguste Rottgen-van Pels
    ... aka Anne Frank (UK)
  31. Seven Roses (2001) (TV) .... Pamela
  32. Yes You Can (2001) .... Fish Lady
  33. Saving Grace (2000) .... Grace Trevethyn

  34. RKO 281 (1999) (TV) .... Louella Parsons
    ... aka RKO 281: The Battle Over Citizen Kane (USA: video box title)
  35. Little Voice (1998) .... Mari Hoff
  36. In the Winter Dark (1998) .... Ida Stubbs
  37. Night Train (1998/I) .... Alice Mooney
  38. Music from Another Room (1998) .... Grace Swan
  39. Girls' Night (1998) .... Dawn Wilkinson
  40. Remember Me? (1997) .... Shirley
  41. Secrets & Lies (1996) .... Cynthia Rose Purley
    ... aka Secrets et mensonges (France)
  42. "Outside Edge" .... Miriam Dervish (4 episodes, 1994)
        - Episode #1.4 (1994) TV episode .... Miriam Dervish
        - Episode #1.3 (1994) TV episode .... Miriam Dervish
        - Episode #1.2 (1994) TV episode .... Miriam Dervish
        - Episode #1.1 (1994) TV episode .... Miriam Dervish
  43. "The Buddha of Suburbia" (1993) TV mini-series .... Margaret Amir
  44. "Screen One" .... Gwen (1 episode, 1993)
        - The Bullion Boys (1993) TV episode .... Gwen
  45. "Maigret" .... Rose (1 episode, 1993)
        - Maigret and the Night Club Dancer (1993) TV episode .... Rose
  46. A River Runs Through It (1992) .... Mrs. Maclean
  47. "Alas Smith & Jones" (8 episodes, 1984-1990)
    ... aka Smith & Jones (UK: new title)
        - Episode #6.5 (1990) TV episode
        - Episode #6.4 (1990) TV episode
        - Episode #6.3 (1990) TV episode
        - Episode #6.2 (1990) TV episode
        - Episode #6.1 (1990) TV episode
          (3 more)
  48. The Witches (1990) .... Mrs. Jenkins

  49. "The Labours of Erica" .... Erica Rogers (1 episode, 1989)
        - Bottoming Out (1989) TV episode .... Erica Rogers
  50. "The Storyteller" .... Storyteller's Wife (1 episode, 1988)
    ... aka Jim Henson's The Storyteller (USA: complete title)
        - A Story Short (1988) TV episode .... Storyteller's Wife
  51. Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story (1987) (TV) .... Tiki
  52. "Sunday Premiere: Claws" (1987) TV series .... Sylvia
  53. "Chance in a Million" .... Alison Little (18 episodes, 1984-1986)
        - The Wedding (1986) TV episode .... Alison Little
        - Pre-Matrimonial Tension (1986) TV episode .... Alison Little
        - The Once and Future Chance (1986) TV episode .... Alison Little
        - The Blessing (1986) TV episode .... Alison Little
        - Guess Who's Not Coming for Dinner (1986) TV episode .... Alison Little
          (13 more)
  54. "That Uncertain Feeling" (1985) TV mini-series .... Mrs. Lewis
  55. "Who Dares Wins" (3 episodes, 1984)
        - Episode #1.7 (1984) TV episode
        - Episode #1.6 (1984) TV episode
        - Episode #1.5 (1984) TV episode
  56. "Rumpole of the Bailey" .... Pauline (1 episode, 1983)
        - Rumpole and the Genuine Article (1983) TV episode .... Pauline
  57. "Play for Today" .... Janice / ... (2 episodes, 1980-1983)
        - Floating Off (1983) TV episode .... Janice
        - The Imitation Game (1980) TV episode .... Mary
  58. "Death of an Expert Witness" .... Angela Foley (6 episodes, 1983)
        - Episode #1.6 (1983) TV episode .... Angela Foley
        - Episode #1.5 (1983) TV episode .... Angela Foley
        - Episode #1.4 (1983) TV episode .... Angela Foley
        - Episode #1.3 (1983) TV episode .... Angela Foley
        - Episode #1.2 (1983) TV episode .... Angela Foley
          (1 more)
  59. "Tales of the Unexpected" .... Carol Hutchins (1 episode, 1983)
    ... aka Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected
        - Hit and Run (1983) TV episode .... Carol Hutchins
  60. The First Part of Henry the Sixt (1983) (TV) .... Joan La Pucelle
    ... aka The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: Henry VI, Part One (USA: video title)
    ... aka The First Part of King Henry VI (UK)
  61. King Lear (1982) (TV) .... Cordelia
    ... aka The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: King Lear (USA: video title)
  62. "Yes Minister" .... Joan Littler (1 episode, 1981)
        - The Greasy Pole (1981) TV episode .... Joan Littler
  63. "BBC2 Playhouse" .... Gloria (1 episode, 1980)
        - Grown-Ups (1980) TV episode .... Gloria
  64. Bedroom Farce (1980) (TV) .... Kate
  65. "Can We Get on Now, Please?" (1 episode, 1980)
        - Variations in Two Flats (1980) TV episode
Soundtrack:
  1. Pride & Prejudice (2005) (performer: "Greensleeves")
    ... aka Orgueil & préjugés (France)
    ... aka Orgueil et préjugés (France)
Self:
  1. "The Alan Titchmarsh Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode dated 15 September 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
  2. "This Morning" .... Herself (3 episodes, 2004-2008)
    ... aka This Morning with Richard and Judy (UK: informal title)
        - Episode dated 21 April 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 26 August 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 16 April 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Herself
  3. "The Paul O'Grady Show" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2006-2007)
    ... aka The New Paul O'Grady Show (UK: new title)
        - Episode #7.1 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode #5.6 (2006) TV episode .... Herself
  4. "HARDtalk Extra" .... Herself (1 episode, 2007)
        - Brenda Blethyn (2007) TV episode .... Herself
  5. "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2005-2007)
        - Episode dated 5 July 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode #2.37 (2005) TV episode .... Herself
  6. "Mornings with Kerri-Anne" .... Herself - Guest (1 episode, 2007)
        - Episode dated 13 June 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Herself - Guest
  7. "Deadline" .... Herself (1 episode, 2007)
        - Episode #1.1 (2007) TV episode (uncredited) .... Herself
  8. "A Taste of My Life" .... Herself (1 episode, 2007)
        - Brenda Blethyn (2007) TV episode .... Herself
  9. "The Late Late Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode dated 6 October 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Herself
  10. "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross" .... Herself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode #11.3 (2006) TV episode .... Herself
  11. "Enough Rope with Andrew Denton" .... Herself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode #4.5 (2006) TV episode .... Herself
  12. On Set Diaries (2006) (V) .... Herself
  13. The Bennets (2006) (V) .... Herself
  14. "HBO First Look" .... Herself (1 episode, 2005)
        - 'Pride & Prejudice': A Classic in the Making (2005) TV episode .... Herself
  15. Avenue of the Stars: 50 Years of ITV (2005) (TV) .... Herself
  16. "GMTV" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2005)
        - Episode dated 9 September 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 8 September 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Herself
  17. "Sunday Morning Shootout" .... Herself (1 episode, 2005)
    ... aka Hollywood Shootout (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka Shootout (USA: new title)
        - Episode #2.15 (2005) TV episode .... Herself
  18. The Best of 'So Graham Norton' (2004) (V) .... Herself
  19. "The Frank Skinner Show" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2002-2003)
        - Episode #7.8 (2003) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode #6.4 (2002) TV episode
  20. "V Graham Norton" .... Herself (1 episode, 2002)
        - Episode #1.62 (2002) TV episode .... Herself
  21. "Richard & Judy" .... Herself (1 episode, 2002)
        - Episode dated 17 April 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Herself
  22. "Independent View" (2002) TV series .... Herself
  23. "Fire, Plague, War and Treason" (2001) TV mini-series .... Narrator
  24. Road to Sundance (2000) .... Herself
  25. Film-Fest DVD: Issue 4 - Hawaii (2000) (V) .... Herself
  26. "Film '72" .... Herself (1 episode, 2000)
    ... aka Film '73 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '74 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '75 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '76 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '77 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '78 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '79 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '80 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '81 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '82 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '83 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '84 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '85 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '86 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '87 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '88 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '89 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '90 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '91 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '92 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '93 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '94 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '95 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '96 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '97 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '98 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film '99 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2000 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2001 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2002 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2003 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2004 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2005 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2006 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2007 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film 2008 (UK: new title)
    ... aka Film of the Year (UK: teaser title)
    ... aka The Film Programme (UK: informal alternative title)
        - Episode dated 9 May 2000 (2000) TV episode .... Herself

  27. The 71st Annual Academy Awards (1999) (TV) .... Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role
  28. "So Graham Norton" .... Herself (1 episode, 1999)
        - Episode #2.3 (1999) TV episode .... Herself
  29. "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" .... Herself (2 episodes, 1997-1999)
        - Episode dated 13 January 1999 (1999) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 6 March 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Herself
  30. The 69th Annual Academy Awards (1997) (TV) .... Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Leading Role
  31. "Cinema tres" .... Herself (1 episode, 1996)
    ... aka Informatiu cinema (Spain: Catalan title)
        - Episode dated 18 October 1996 (1996) TV episode .... Herself
  32. "Nyhetsmorgon" .... Herself (1 episode, 1993)
        - Floden som rinner fram (1993) TV episode .... Herself

  33. "Arena" (1 episode, 1982)
        - Mike Leigh Making Plays (1982) TV episode
Archive Footage:
  1. "VM Show Vol. 2"
        - Quina ràbia! (2005) TV episode .... Mari Hoff
  2. "Cinema mil"
        - Episode #1.1 (2005) TV episode .... Herself

Additional Details

Other Works:
(October 2002): Plays Mrs. Warren in "Mrs. Warren's Profession" play by George Bernard Shaw (Strand Theatre, London, England, UK). more
Publicity Listings:
3 Interviews | 3 Articles | 2 Magazine Cover Photos more
Genres:
Comedy | Drama | Talk-Show | Romance more
Plot Keywords:
Character Name In Title | Non Fiction | Independent Film | Based On Novel more
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