Geraldine McEwan

Geraldine McEwan (born on 9 May 1932 in Old Windsor, Berkshire, England) is a British actress, with a diverse and successful life in film, theatre and television, which spans 55 years. Her extensive theatre career is marked along the way with memorable performances in such award-winning productions as The Rivals, The Way of the World, and The Chairs.

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9 May - 1932 - Old Windsor - Berkshire - England - British - Actress

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Her numerous television credits include the highly acclaimed Barchester Chronicles with Alan Rickman, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, Mulberry, and the immensely popular Mapp and Lucia.

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Alan Rickman - The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie - Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit - Mulberry - Mapp and Lucia

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In 2004, McEwan was selected by Granada Television as the new face of Miss Marple, the Agatha Christie sleuth. An impressive critical response and high ratings worldwide for the four episodes transmitted in both the UK and US, secured the series a second season, with another four episodes currently in production.

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2004 - Granada Television - Miss Marple - Agatha Christie - UK - US

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McEwan married the former Principal of RADA, Hugh Cruttwell, who died in 2002.

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RADA - 2002

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