Wanda Ventham

Biography

Wanda Ventham (born 5 August 1935) is an English television actress. She appeared in the third and fourth series of BBC's Sherlock in 2014 and 2017, where she played the title character's mum, with her son, actor Benedict Cumberbatch starring in the title role of Holmes. In April 2014, People magazine featured her in its "Most Beautiful People in the World" edition.

Known For

Sherlock

as Mrs. Holmes

Doctor Who

as Jean Rock

Doctor Who

as Thea Ransome

Doctor Who

as Faroon

Midsomer Murders

as Romany Rose

Coupling

as Edna

Only Fools and Horses

as Pamela Parry

Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

as Violet

The Prisoner

as Computer Attendant

The Avengers