Joan Benham
Actor
Born May 17, 1918 · Fulham, London, England, UK
Active 1949–1981
Joan Benham was an English actress best known for her portrayal of Lady Prudence Fairfax in the ITV period drama series Upstairs, Downstairs. She was born in London and was the first cousin of Hollywood actress Olive Sturgess.
Filmography
A Night to Remember (1958) - Lottie (uncredited)Murder Ahoy (1964) - Alice FanbraidThe Grass Is Greener (1960) - Hairdresser's Receptionist (uncredited)Upstairs, Downstairs (1971) - Lady Prudence FairfaxThe V.I.P.s (1963) - Miss PotterThe Duchess of Duke Street (1976) - Lady WilliamsNever A Cross Word (1968)Perfect Friday (1970) - Miss WelshLadies Who Do (1963) - Miss PinsentQuest for Love (1971) - Helpful Neighbour (uncredited)Dance Little Lady (1954) - NurseTerry and June (1979) - MelindaFather Brown (1974) - Lady GallowayThe Greek Tycoon (1978) - Lady AllisonSix Dates with Barker (1971) - Mrs VaileMichael Regan (1971) - Margery FrankissThe Crowning Touch (1959) - DaphneA Choice of Coward: Present Laughter (1964) - Monica ReedBoth Ends Meet (1972) - Mrs. Templeton-SmytheStory Parade (1964) - Lady AndoverThe Doctor's Dilemma (1959) - Visitor at Art Exhibition (Uncredited)The Whole Truth (1958) - Party GuestIt's Great to be Young! (1956) - Mr. Routledge's Companion (uncredited)Take My Wife (1979)