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Caroline John
Born
Oct 11, 1940
Died: Jun 5, 2012
Lived 71 years
Place of Birth
York, England, UK
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Career Highlights
33
Movies
9
TV Shows
Also Known As
Caroline Frances John
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Caroline John
Acting
Biography
Caroline Frances John was an English actress. She played classical roles on the stage and also portrayed Elizabeth "Liz" Shaw in the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who, as well as several other television roles.
Movies
33
TV Shows
9
Nick & Caroline: Uncut!
Cast
2021
The Doctors: The Jon Pertwee Years
Cast
2017
Carry On: The Life of Caroline John
as
(archival footage)
2013
Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 2
as
Liz Shaw (archive footage)
2010
Celebration: Doctor Who in 1983
Cast
2008
The Ties That Bind Us
as
Liz Shaw (archive footage)
2008
Love Actually
as
Sam's Grandmother
2003
The Woodlanders
as
Housekeeper
1998
Kiss and Tell
as
Avril Owens
1996
PROBE: Ghosts of Winterborne
as
Dr. Elizabeth Shaw
1996
PROBE: Unnatural Selection
as
Dr. Elizabeth Shaw
1996
The Doctors: 30 Years of Time Travel and Beyond
Cast
1995
PROBE: The Devil of Winterborne
as
Dr. Elizabeth Shaw
1995
The Stranger: Breach of the Peace
as
Detective Chief Inspector Diana Sellars
1994
PROBE: The Zero Imperative
as
Dr. Elizabeth Shaw
1994
Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time
as
Liz Shaw
1993
Bad Girl
as
Mrs Carter
1992
The Woman in Black
as
Stella's Mother
1989
Link
as
Mrs. Miller
1986
Santa Claus: The Movie
as
Village Woman (uncredited)
1985
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