Joan Sims

Biography

Irene Joan Marion Sims was an English actress remembered for her roles in the Carry On films, including Carry On Nurse, Carry On Cleo, and Carry On Camping. She played Mrs Wembley, the cook with a liking for sherry in On the Up, and Madge Hardcastle in As Time Goes By.

Filmography

Désirée Dubarry
Chloe Gibson
Calpurnia
Policewoman Gloria Passworthy
Private Jennifer Ffoukes-Sharpe
Lady Joanie Ruff-Diamond
Queen Marie
Esme Crowfoot
Mrs. Tidey
Miss Sarah Allcock
Madame Desiree
Connie Philpotts
Nurse / Mad Old Holy Witch (voice)
Mrs. Cratchit (voice)
Mildred Gamely
Lady Evelyn Bagley
Nurse Rigor Mortis
Matron Sweet
Wendy Thomas
Various Characters (archive footage)
Cora Flange
Mrs. Ellen Moore
Daphne Barnes
Joan Fussey
Nellie Trotter
Virginia's Mother / Senna Pod / Bishop's Wife / Adelle / 6th Ballerina / Salvation Army Collector / Maid Marion / Traffic Warden.
Deborah Walcott
Fairy Queen
Tea Lady
Miss Tipdale
Miss PacPherson, a typist
Self - Interviewee
Student Nurse Stella Dawson
Ethel Ransom
Hortense
Maude Pritchett
Maid / Lady Rhoda Cockhorse / Fiona's Mother / Madrigal Singer / Miss Esmerelda / Mephistopheles' Wife
Sister O'Malley
Daisy Potter
Lady Daphne
Ice Cream Seller in the Park
Beth Barton
Russian Captain
Telephone Operator, American Embassy (uncredited)
Telephone Operator
Harriet Halfpenny
Colette
Cast - Ouija Board, Ouija Board
Policewoman (segment "Avarice")
Beryl Hoggins (aka Gale Tornado)
Mrs. Thirkell
Walter’s Secretary
Kitty Harriman
Queen of the Fairies
Desiree Dubarry / Chloe Moore / Cora Flange (archive footage) (uncredited)