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Joan Hickson

Bio: Joan Bogle Hickson, OBE (5 August 1906 – 17 October 1998) was an English actress of theatre, film and television. She was known for her role as Agatha Christie's Miss Marple in the television series Miss Marple
Born: Sun, Aug 05 1906
Birthplace: Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, UK

Death: Sat, Oct 17 1998
Joan Hickson is 92 years old
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Poster of Century
Century
Joan Hickson was
87 in Century
as 'Mrs. Whitweather'.
Fri, Dec 31 1993
Poster of Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side
Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side
Joan Hickson was
86 in Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side
as 'Miss Marple'.
Sun, Dec 27 1992
Poster of Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors
Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors
Joan Hickson was
85 in Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors
as 'Miss Marple'.
Sun, Dec 29 1991
Poster of King of the Wind
King of the Wind
Joan Hickson was
83 in King of the Wind
as 'Duchess of Marlborough'.
Fri, May 25 1990
Poster of Miss Marple: A Caribbean Mystery
Miss Marple: A Caribbean Mystery
Joan Hickson was
83 in Miss Marple: A Caribbean Mystery
as 'Miss Marple'.
Mon, Dec 25 1989
Poster of Miss Marple: 4.50 from Paddington
Miss Marple: 4.50 from Paddington
Joan Hickson was
80 in Miss Marple: 4.50 from Paddington
as 'Miss Jane Marple'.
Wed, Feb 25 1987
Poster of Miss Marple: The Murder at the Vicarage
Miss Marple: The Murder at the Vicarage
Joan Hickson was
80 in Miss Marple: The Murder at the Vicarage
as 'Miss Marple'.
Thu, Dec 25 1986
Poster of Daylight Robbery
Daylight Robbery
Joan Hickson was
79 in Daylight Robbery
as 'Bea'.
Wed, Jul 16 1986
Poster of Clockwise
Clockwise
Joan Hickson was
79 in Clockwise
as 'Mrs. Ellie Trellis'.
Sat, Mar 01 1986
Poster of The Wicked Lady
The Wicked Lady
Joan Hickson was
76 in The Wicked Lady
as 'Aunt Agatha'.
Thu, Apr 21 1983
Poster of A Ferry Ride Away
A Ferry Ride Away
Joan Hickson was
74 in A Ferry Ride Away
as 'Mrs. Massie'.
Wed, Jul 22 1981
Poster of The Taming of the Shrew
The Taming of the Shrew
Joan Hickson was
74 in The Taming of the Shrew
as 'Widow'.
Thu, Oct 23 1980
Poster of Bedroom Farce
Bedroom Farce
Joan Hickson was
74 in Bedroom Farce
as 'Delia'.
Sun, Sep 28 1980
Poster of Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
Joan Hickson was
73 in Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
as 'Mrs. Rivington'.
Sun, Mar 30 1980
Poster of Yanks
Yanks
Joan Hickson was
73 in Yanks
as 'Mrs. Moody'.
Sat, Sep 01 1979
Poster of That's Carry On!
That's Carry On!
Joan Hickson was
70 in That's Carry On!
as 'Various Characters'.
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Tiptoe Through the Tulips
Tiptoe Through the Tulips
Joan Hickson was
69 in Tiptoe Through the Tulips
as 'Mother'.
Tue, Mar 16 1976
Poster of Wedding Bells
Wedding Bells
Joan Hickson was
69 in Wedding Bells
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Double Trouble
Double Trouble
Joan Hickson was
69 in Double Trouble
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of The Big Kick
The Big Kick
Joan Hickson was
69 in The Big Kick
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Baby Sitters
Baby Sitters
Joan Hickson was
69 in Baby Sitters
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of On the Tiles
On the Tiles
Joan Hickson was
69 in On the Tiles
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Monkey Tricks
Monkey Tricks
Joan Hickson was
69 in Monkey Tricks
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing
One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing
Joan Hickson was
68 in One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing
as 'Mrs Gibbons'.
Wed, Jul 09 1975
Poster of South Riding
South Riding
Joan Hickson was
68 in South Riding
Mon, Sep 16 1974
Poster of Confessions of a Window Cleaner
Confessions of a Window Cleaner
Joan Hickson was
68 in Confessions of a Window Cleaner
as 'Mrs. Radlett'.
Fri, Aug 16 1974
Poster of Carry On Girls
Carry On Girls
Joan Hickson was
67 in Carry On Girls
as 'Mrs. Dukes'.
Fri, Nov 09 1973
Poster of Theatre of Blood
Theatre of Blood
Joan Hickson was
66 in Theatre of Blood
as 'Mrs. Sprout'.
Fri, Mar 16 1973
Poster of A Day in the Death of Joe Egg
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg
Joan Hickson was
65 in A Day in the Death of Joe Egg
as 'Grace'.
Mon, May 01 1972
Poster of Friends
Friends
Joan Hickson was
64 in Friends
as 'Lady in Bookstore'.
Wed, Mar 24 1971
Poster of Carry On Loving
Carry On Loving
Joan Hickson was
64 in Carry On Loving
as 'Mrs Grubb'.
Sun, Sep 20 1970
Poster of Dracula
Dracula
Joan Hickson was
62 in Dracula
as 'Mrs Weston'.
Mon, Nov 18 1968
Poster of Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter
Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter
Joan Hickson was
61 in Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter
as 'Landlady'.
Mon, Jan 22 1968
Poster of Maggie
Maggie
Joan Hickson was
57 in Maggie
as 'Maggie's mother'.
Sat, Jan 25 1964
Poster of Heavens Above!
Heavens Above!
Joan Hickson was
56 in Heavens Above!
as 'Housewife'.
Mon, May 20 1963
Poster of Nurse on Wheels
Nurse on Wheels
Joan Hickson was
56 in Nurse on Wheels
as 'Mrs. Wood'.
Thu, Jan 03 1963
Poster of I Thank a Fool
I Thank a Fool
Joan Hickson was
56 in I Thank a Fool
as 'Landlady'.
Fri, Sep 14 1962
Poster of In the Doghouse
In the Doghouse
Joan Hickson was
55 in In the Doghouse
as 'Miss Gibbs'.
Thu, May 17 1962
Poster of Crooks Anonymous
Crooks Anonymous
Joan Hickson was
55 in Crooks Anonymous
Sat, Mar 31 1962
Poster of Murder She Said
Murder She Said
Joan Hickson was
55 in Murder She Said
as 'Mrs. Kidder'.
Tue, Sep 26 1961
Poster of Raising the Wind
Raising the Wind
Joan Hickson was
55 in Raising the Wind
as 'Mrs. Bostwick'.
Wed, Sep 06 1961
Poster of Carry On Regardless
Carry On Regardless
Joan Hickson was
54 in Carry On Regardless
as 'Matron'.
Tue, Apr 04 1961
Poster of His and Hers
His and Hers
Joan Hickson was
54 in His and Hers
as 'Phoebe'.
Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of No Kidding
No Kidding
Joan Hickson was
54 in No Kidding
as 'Cook'.
Tue, Nov 01 1960
Poster of Doctor in Love
Doctor in Love
Joan Hickson was
53 in Doctor in Love
as 'Nurse (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jul 12 1960
Poster of Carry On Constable
Carry On Constable
Joan Hickson was
53 in Carry On Constable
as 'Mrs. May'.
Mon, Feb 22 1960
Poster of Please Turn Over
Please Turn Over
Joan Hickson was
53 in Please Turn Over
as 'Saleswoman'.
Thu, Dec 17 1959
Poster of Upstairs and Downstairs
Upstairs and Downstairs
Joan Hickson was
53 in Upstairs and Downstairs
as 'Rosemary'.
Mon, Nov 02 1959
Poster of The 39 Steps
The 39 Steps
Joan Hickson was
52 in The 39 Steps
as 'Miss Dobson'.
Fri, Mar 13 1959
Poster of Carry On Nurse
Carry On Nurse
Joan Hickson was
52 in Carry On Nurse
as 'Matron'.
Fri, Jan 30 1959
Poster of The Horse's Mouth
The Horse's Mouth
Joan Hickson was
52 in The Horse's Mouth
as 'Lady in Gallery Queue (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 11 1958
Poster of Chain of Events
Chain of Events
Joan Hickson was
52 in Chain of Events
as 'Barmaid'.
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Law and Disorder
Law and Disorder
Joan Hickson was
51 in Law and Disorder
as 'Aunt Florence'.
Mon, Jun 09 1958
Poster of Happy Is the Bride
Happy Is the Bride
Joan Hickson was
51 in Happy Is the Bride
as 'Mrs. Bowles'.
Tue, Mar 04 1958
Poster of Barnacle Bill
Barnacle Bill
Joan Hickson was
51 in Barnacle Bill
as 'Mrs. Kent'.
Tue, Dec 17 1957
Poster of No Time for Tears
No Time for Tears
Joan Hickson was
51 in No Time for Tears
as 'Sister Duckworth'.
Fri, Oct 04 1957
Poster of Carry on Admiral
Carry on Admiral
Joan Hickson was
50 in Carry on Admiral
as 'Mother'.
Tue, May 14 1957
Poster of Child in the House
Child in the House
Joan Hickson was
50 in Child in the House
as 'Cook'.
Tue, Aug 14 1956
Poster of The Last Man to Hang
The Last Man to Hang
Joan Hickson was
49 in The Last Man to Hang
as 'Mrs. Prynne'.
Wed, Aug 01 1956
Poster of Port of Escape
Port of Escape
Joan Hickson was
49 in Port of Escape
as 'Rosalie Watchett'.
Tue, May 01 1956
Poster of The Man Who Never Was
The Man Who Never Was
Joan Hickson was
49 in The Man Who Never Was
as 'Landlady'.
Tue, Apr 03 1956
Poster of Lost
Lost
Joan Hickson was
49 in Lost
as 'Chemist (Uncredited)'.
Tue, Jan 31 1956
Poster of The Extra Day
The Extra Day
Joan Hickson was
49 in The Extra Day
as 'Mrs. West'.
Sun, Jan 01 1956
Poster of Jumping for Joy
Jumping for Joy
Joan Hickson was
49 in Jumping for Joy
as 'Lady Emily Cranfield'.
Sun, Jan 01 1956
Poster of An Alligator Named Daisy
An Alligator Named Daisy
Joan Hickson was
49 in An Alligator Named Daisy
as 'Piano Customer (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 13 1955
Poster of Simon and Laura
Simon and Laura
Joan Hickson was
49 in Simon and Laura
as 'Barmaid'.
Wed, Nov 02 1955
Poster of A Time to Kill
A Time to Kill
Joan Hickson was
49 in A Time to Kill
as 'Miss Edinger'.
Tue, Nov 01 1955
Poster of Value for Money
Value for Money
Joan Hickson was
49 in Value for Money
as 'Mrs. Perkins'.
Tue, Aug 09 1955
Poster of Doctor at Sea
Doctor at Sea
Joan Hickson was
48 in Doctor at Sea
as 'Mrs. Thomas'.
Tue, Jul 12 1955
Poster of As Long as They're Happy
As Long as They're Happy
Joan Hickson was
48 in As Long as They're Happy
as 'Barmaid'.
Tue, Mar 15 1955
Poster of Mad About Men
Mad About Men
Joan Hickson was
48 in Mad About Men
as 'Mrs. Forster'.
Tue, Nov 16 1954
Poster of To Dorothy, a Son
To Dorothy, a Son
Joan Hickson was
48 in To Dorothy, a Son
as 'Pub Landlady'.
Sun, Oct 31 1954
Poster of The Crowded Day
The Crowded Day
Joan Hickson was
48 in The Crowded Day
as 'Mrs. Jones'.
Fri, Oct 01 1954
Poster of Dance Little Lady
Dance Little Lady
Joan Hickson was
47 in Dance Little Lady
as 'Mrs. Matthews'.
Tue, Jul 13 1954
Poster of What Every Woman Wants
What Every Woman Wants
Joan Hickson was
47 in What Every Woman Wants
as 'Polly Ann Hadley'.
Thu, Jun 10 1954
Poster of The House Across the Lake
The House Across the Lake
Joan Hickson was
47 in The House Across the Lake
as 'Mrs. Hardcastle'.
Fri, Apr 16 1954
Poster of Doctor in the House
Doctor in the House
Joan Hickson was
47 in Doctor in the House
as 'Mrs. Groaker'.
Tue, Mar 23 1954
Poster of The Million Pound Note
The Million Pound Note
Joan Hickson was
47 in The Million Pound Note
as 'Maggie'.
Thu, Jan 07 1954
Poster of Love in Pawn
Love in Pawn
Joan Hickson was
47 in Love in Pawn
as 'Woman in Telephone Box (Uncredited)'.
Mon, Nov 23 1953
Poster of Rough Shoot
Rough Shoot
Joan Hickson was
46 in Rough Shoot
as 'Station Announcer'.
Mon, Mar 30 1953
Poster of Deadly Nightshade
Deadly Nightshade
Joan Hickson was
46 in Deadly Nightshade
as 'Mrs. Fenton'.
Sun, Mar 01 1953
Poster of Hindle Wakes
Hindle Wakes
Joan Hickson was
46 in Hindle Wakes
as 'Mrs Hawthorn'.
Mon, Nov 10 1952
Poster of Come Back Peter
Come Back Peter
Joan Hickson was
46 in Come Back Peter
as 'Mrs. Harris'.
Fri, Oct 31 1952
Poster of Tall Headlines
Tall Headlines
Joan Hickson was
45 in Tall Headlines
as 'The Waitress'.
Tue, Apr 15 1952
Poster of Angels One Five
Angels One Five
Joan Hickson was
45 in Angels One Five
as 'Housekeeper (Uncredited)'.
Wed, Mar 19 1952
Poster of Curtain Up
Curtain Up
Joan Hickson was
45 in Curtain Up
as 'Harry's Landlady'.
Wed, Mar 12 1952
Poster of The Card
The Card
Joan Hickson was
45 in The Card
as 'Mrs. Codleyn'.
Mon, Feb 25 1952
Poster of The Magic Box
The Magic Box
Joan Hickson was
45 in The Magic Box
as 'Mrs Stukely'.
Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of High Treason
High Treason
Joan Hickson was
45 in High Treason
as 'Mrs. Ellis'.
Tue, Nov 13 1951
Poster of Seven Days to Noon
Seven Days to Noon
Joan Hickson was
44 in Seven Days to Noon
as 'Mrs. Emily Georgina Peckett'.
Mon, Oct 30 1950
Poster of The Magnet
The Magnet
Joan Hickson was
44 in The Magnet
as 'Mrs Ward'.
Sun, Oct 01 1950
Poster of Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
Joan Hickson was
43 in Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
as 'Emily Haldane'.
Mon, Aug 29 1949
Poster of When We Are Married
When We Are Married
Joan Hickson was
42 in When We Are Married
as 'Mrs. Northrop'.
Sun, Jul 10 1949
Poster of Marry Me
Marry Me
Joan Hickson was
42 in Marry Me
as 'Mrs. Pearson'.
Tue, Jun 07 1949
Poster of The Guinea Pig
The Guinea Pig
Joan Hickson was
42 in The Guinea Pig
as 'Mrs. Read'.
Tue, Oct 26 1948
Poster of Bond Street
Bond Street
Joan Hickson was
41 in Bond Street
as 'Seamstress'.
Wed, May 12 1948
Poster of This Was a Woman
This Was a Woman
Joan Hickson was
41 in This Was a Woman
as 'Miss Johnson'.
Tue, Jan 27 1948
Poster of Just William's Luck
Just William's Luck
Joan Hickson was
41 in Just William's Luck
as 'Mrs. Lane'.
Wed, Dec 17 1947
Poster of So Well Remembered
So Well Remembered
Joan Hickson was
40 in So Well Remembered
as 'Mother (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 09 1947
Poster of I See a Dark Stranger
I See a Dark Stranger
Joan Hickson was
39 in I See a Dark Stranger
as 'Hotel Manageress'.
Thu, Jul 04 1946
Poster of The Trojan Brothers
The Trojan Brothers
Joan Hickson was
39 in The Trojan Brothers
as 'Ada'.
Mon, Feb 04 1946
Poster of The Rake's Progress
The Rake's Progress
Joan Hickson was
39 in The Rake's Progress
as 'Miss Parker'.
Thu, Dec 06 1945
Poster of I Live in Grosvenor Square
I Live in Grosvenor Square
Joan Hickson was
38 in I Live in Grosvenor Square
as 'Minor role (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 20 1945
Poster of Don't Take It to Heart
Don't Take It to Heart
Joan Hickson was
38 in Don't Take It to Heart
as 'Mrs. Pike'.
Mon, Nov 13 1944
Poster of Freedom Radio
Freedom Radio
Joan Hickson was
34 in Freedom Radio
as 'Katie'.
Tue, Feb 04 1941
Poster of Sailors Don't Care
Sailors Don't Care
Joan Hickson was
34 in Sailors Don't Care
as 'Woman Carried Ashore'.
Sat, Dec 28 1940
Poster of I See Ice
I See Ice
Joan Hickson was
31 in I See Ice
as 'Receptionist'.
Thu, Feb 10 1938
Poster of Second Thoughts
Second Thoughts
Joan Hickson was
31 in Second Thoughts
as 'Ellen'.
Sat, Jan 01 1938
Poster of Love from a Stranger
Love from a Stranger
Joan Hickson was
30 in Love from a Stranger
as 'Emmy'.
Sun, Apr 18 1937
Poster of The Man Who Could Work Miracles
The Man Who Could Work Miracles
Joan Hickson was
29 in The Man Who Could Work Miracles
as 'Effie'.
Thu, Jul 23 1936
Poster of Not At All
Not At All
Joan Hickson will be
92+ in Not At All
as 'Mrs. K'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Poor Little Rich Girls
Poor Little Rich Girls
Joan Hickson would have been no older than
92 in Poor Little Rich Girls
First Air Date
Tue, May 25 2004
Poster of Miss Marple: Nemesis
Miss Marple: Nemesis
Joan Hickson was
80+ in Miss Marple: Nemesis
as 'Miss Jane Marple'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 08 1987
Poster of Miss Marple: At Bertram's Hotel
Miss Marple: At Bertram's Hotel
Joan Hickson was
80+ in Miss Marple: At Bertram's Hotel
as 'Miss Jane Marple'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 25 1987
Poster of Miss Marple: Sleeping Murder
Miss Marple: Sleeping Murder
Joan Hickson was
80+ in Miss Marple: Sleeping Murder
as 'Miss Jane Marple'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 11 1987
Poster of Time for Murder
Time for Murder
Joan Hickson was
79+ in Time for Murder
as 'Miss Wainwright'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 09 1985
Poster of Miss Marple: A Pocketful of Rye
Miss Marple: A Pocketful of Rye
Joan Hickson was
78+ in Miss Marple: A Pocketful of Rye
as 'Miss Jane Marple'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 07 1985
Poster of Miss Marple: A Murder Is Announced
Miss Marple: A Murder Is Announced
Joan Hickson was
78+ in Miss Marple: A Murder Is Announced
as 'Miss Jane Marple'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 28 1985
Poster of Miss Marple: The Moving Finger
Miss Marple: The Moving Finger
Joan Hickson was
78+ in Miss Marple: The Moving Finger
as 'Miss Marple'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 21 1985
Poster of Miss Marple
Miss Marple
Joan Hickson was
78+ in Miss Marple
as 'Miss Marple'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 26 1984
Poster of Miss Marple: The Body in the Library
Miss Marple: The Body in the Library
Joan Hickson was
78+ in Miss Marple: The Body in the Library
as 'Miss Marple'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 26 1984
Poster of Great Expectations
Great Expectations
Joan Hickson was
75+ in Great Expectations
as 'Miss Havisham'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1981
Poster of Lady Killers
Lady Killers
Joan Hickson was
73+ in Lady Killers
as 'Carrie Esther Rapley'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 20 1980
Poster of The Gentle Touch
The Gentle Touch
Joan Hickson was
73+ in The Gentle Touch
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 11 1980
Poster of The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
Joan Hickson was
72+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of Good Girl
Good Girl
Joan Hickson was
67+ in Good Girl
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 27 1974
Poster of Within These Walls
Within These Walls
Joan Hickson was
67+ in Within These Walls
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 04 1974
Poster of Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
Joan Hickson was
66+ in Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
as 'Mrs. Chambers'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1973
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
Joan Hickson was
66+ in Crown Court
as 'Elizabeth Penn'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Poster of Sykes
Sykes
Joan Hickson was
66+ in Sykes
as 'Nurse'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Budgie
Budgie
Joan Hickson was
64+ in Budgie
as 'Edith Broughton'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 09 1971
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Joan Hickson was
64+ in Play for Today
as 'Mother'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of From a Bird's Eye View
From a Bird's Eye View
Joan Hickson was
64+ in From a Bird's Eye View
as 'Hilda Tuttle'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1970
Poster of Ooh La La!
Ooh La La!
Joan Hickson was
61+ in Ooh La La!
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 06 1968
Poster of Mystery and Imagination
Mystery and Imagination
Joan Hickson was
59+ in Mystery and Imagination
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 29 1966
Poster of Our Man At St Mark's
Our Man At St Mark's
Joan Hickson was
57+ in Our Man At St Mark's
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of Barnaby Rudge
Barnaby Rudge
Joan Hickson was
54+ in Barnaby Rudge
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 30 1960
Poster of Danger Man
Danger Man
Joan Hickson was
54+ in Danger Man
as 'Mrs. Curtis'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 11 1960
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
Joan Hickson was
53+ in No Hiding Place
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959
Poster of Dixon of Dock Green
Dixon of Dock Green
Joan Hickson was
48+ in Dixon of Dock Green
as 'Elsie Francis'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 09 1955