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.
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Importing filmography…
| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Terry and JuneSeries | Melinda | 61 |
| 1978 | Rosie Dixon - Night NurseMovie | Sister Tutor | 60 |
| 1976 | The Duchess of Duke StreetSeries | Lady Williams | 58 |
| 1974 | Father BrownSeries | — | 56 |
| 1974 | Happy Ever AfterSeries | Countess of Buckleigh | 56 |
| 1972 | Romany JonesSeries | Mrs Thornton | 54 |
| 1971 | Six Dates with BarkerSeries | Mrs Vaile | 53 |
| 1971 | Upstairs, DownstairsSeries | Lady Prudence Fairfax | 53 |
| 1971 | Quest for LoveMovie | Helpful Neighbour (uncredited) | 53 |
| 1970 | Perfect FridayMovie | Miss Welsh | 52 |
| 1969 | ITV Saturday Night TheatreSeries | Mrs. Wycherley | 51 |
| 1967 | ITV PlayhouseSeries | Duchess of Berwick | 49 |
| 1967 | ITV PlayhouseSeries | Katya's Mother | 49 |
| 1967 | The World of WodehouseSeries | Lady Bastable | 49 |
| 1965 | The Wild AffairMovie | Dress Saleslady | 47 |
| 1964 | Story ParadeSeries | Lady Andover | 46 |
| 1963 | Ladies Who DoMovie | Miss Pinsent | 45 |
| 1962 | Dr. Finlay's CasebookSeries | Matron | 44 |
| 1962 | I Thank a FoolMovie | Restaurant Manager | 44 |
| 1961 | Happily Ever AfterSeries | — | 43 |
| 1960 | The Grass Is GreenerMovie | Hairdresser's Receptionist (uncredited) | 42 |
| 1959 | No Hiding PlaceSeries | — | 41 |
| 1959 | The Crowning TouchMovie | Daphne | 41 |
| 1958 | A Night to RememberMovie | Lottie (uncredited) | 40 |
| 1956 | Armchair TheatreSeries | Beryl Rudge | 38 |
| 1953 | Innocents in ParisMovie | Receptionist | 35 |
| 1949 | Maytime in MayfairMovie | Fashion Editor (uncredited) | 31 |