Judy Parfitt

Judy Catherine Claire Parfitt (born 7 November 1935) is an English theatre, film, and television actress. She made her film debut in the 1950s, followed by a supporting role in the BBC television serial ''David Copperfield'' (1966). She also appeared as Queen Gertrude in Tony Richardson's 1969 film adaptation of ''Hamlet''.

More notable credits include: Mildred Layton in the 1984 ITV television series ''The Jewel in the Crown'', for which she received her first BAFTA award nomination; Lady Catherine de Bourgh in the 1980 television serial version of ''Pride and Prejudice''; Vera Donovan in the 1995 film adaptation of Stephen King's ''Dolores Claiborne''; and as Maria Thins in the 2003 film ''Girl with a Pearl Earring'', for which she earned another BAFTA award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She has been a cast member on the drama series ''Call the Midwife'', playing Sister Monica Joan, since the show's launch in 2012. Provided by Wikipedia