Portrait of Margaret Rutherford

Margaret Rutherford

Bio: Dame Margaret Taylor Rutherford DBE (11 May 1892 – 22 May 1972) was an English character actress, who first came to prominence following World War II in the film adaptations of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit, and Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. She is best-known for her 1960s performances as Miss Marple in several films based loosely on Agatha Christie's novels
Born: Wed, May 11 1892
Birthplace: Balham, London, England, UK

Death: Mon, May 22 1972
Margaret Rutherford is 80 years old
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Poster of Truly Miss Marple: The Curious Case of Margaret Rutherford
Truly Miss Marple: The Curious Case of Margaret Rutherford
Margaret Rutherford would have been no older than 80 in Truly Miss Marple: The Curious Case of Margaret Rutherford as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 17 2012
Poster of To See Such Fun
To See Such Fun
Margaret Rutherford would have been no older than 80 in To See Such Fun
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1977
Poster of The Wacky World of Mother Goose
The Wacky World of Mother Goose
Margaret Rutherford was 75 in The Wacky World of Mother Goose as 'Mother Goose (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 02 1967
Poster of Arabella
Arabella
Margaret Rutherford was 75 in Arabella as 'Princess Ilaria'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 29 1967
Poster of A Countess from Hong Kong
A Countess from Hong Kong
Margaret Rutherford was 74 in A Countess from Hong Kong as 'Miss Gaulswallow'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 05 1967
Poster of The Alphabet Murders
The Alphabet Murders
Margaret Rutherford was 73 in The Alphabet Murders as 'Miss Jane Marple (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1965
Poster of Chimes at Midnight
Chimes at Midnight
Margaret Rutherford was 73 in Chimes at Midnight as 'Mistress Quickly'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1965
Poster of The Stately Ghosts of England
The Stately Ghosts of England
Margaret Rutherford was 72 in The Stately Ghosts of England as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 25 1965
Poster of Murder Ahoy
Murder Ahoy
Margaret Rutherford was 72 in Murder Ahoy as 'Miss Jane Marple'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 22 1964
Poster of Murder Most Foul
Murder Most Foul
Margaret Rutherford was 71 in Murder Most Foul as 'Miss Jane Marple'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1964
Poster of The V.I.P.s
The V.I.P.s
Margaret Rutherford was 71 in The V.I.P.s as 'The Duchess of Brighton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1963
Poster of Murder at the Gallop
Murder at the Gallop
Margaret Rutherford was 71 in Murder at the Gallop as 'Miss Jane Marple'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 24 1963
Poster of The Mouse on the Moon
The Mouse on the Moon
Margaret Rutherford was 70 in The Mouse on the Moon as 'Grand Duchess Gloriana XIII'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 07 1963
Poster of Murder She Said
Murder She Said
Margaret Rutherford was 69 in Murder She Said as 'Miss Jane Marple'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 1961
Poster of On the Double
On the Double
Margaret Rutherford was 69 in On the Double as 'Lady Vivian'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1961
Poster of I'm All Right Jack
I'm All Right Jack
Margaret Rutherford was 67 in I'm All Right Jack as 'Aunt Dolly'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 18 1959
Poster of Just My Luck
Just My Luck
Margaret Rutherford was 65 in Just My Luck as 'Mrs. Dooley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 1957
Poster of The Smallest Show on Earth
The Smallest Show on Earth
Margaret Rutherford was 64 in The Smallest Show on Earth as 'Mrs. Fazackalee'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 09 1957
Poster of An Alligator Named Daisy
An Alligator Named Daisy
Margaret Rutherford was 63 in An Alligator Named Daisy as 'Prudence Croquet'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 1955
Poster of Aunt Clara
Aunt Clara
Margaret Rutherford was 62 in Aunt Clara as 'Clara Hilton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 22 1954
Poster of Mad About Men
Mad About Men
Margaret Rutherford was 62 in Mad About Men as 'Nurse Carey'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 16 1954
Poster of Trouble in Store
Trouble in Store
Margaret Rutherford was 61 in Trouble in Store as 'Miss Bacon'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 14 1953
Poster of The Runaway Bus
The Runaway Bus
Margaret Rutherford was 61 in The Runaway Bus as 'Miss Cynthia Beeston'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 28 1953
Poster of Innocents in Paris
Innocents in Paris
Margaret Rutherford was 61 in Innocents in Paris as 'Gwladys Inglott'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 22 1953
Poster of Miss Robin Hood
Miss Robin Hood
Margaret Rutherford was 60 in Miss Robin Hood as 'Miss Honey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 12 1952
Poster of The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest
Margaret Rutherford was 60 in The Importance of Being Earnest as 'Miss Prism'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 02 1952
Poster of Castle in the Air
Castle in the Air
Margaret Rutherford was 60 in Castle in the Air as 'Miss Nicholson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1952
Poster of Curtain Up
Curtain Up
Margaret Rutherford was 59 in Curtain Up as 'Catherine Beckwith / Jeremy St. Claire'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 12 1952
Poster of The Magic Box
The Magic Box
Margaret Rutherford was 59 in The Magic Box as 'Lady Pond'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of Her Favourite Husband
Her Favourite Husband
Margaret Rutherford was 58 in Her Favourite Husband as 'Mrs. Dotherington'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1950
Poster of The Happiest Days of Your Life
The Happiest Days of Your Life
Margaret Rutherford was 57 in The Happiest Days of Your Life as 'Muriel Whitchurch'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 1950
Poster of Passport to Pimlico
Passport to Pimlico
Margaret Rutherford was 57 in Passport to Pimlico as 'Professor Hatton-Jones'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 1949
Poster of Miranda
Miranda
Margaret Rutherford was 55 in Miranda as 'Nurse Carey'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 06 1948
Poster of Meet Me at Dawn
Meet Me at Dawn
Margaret Rutherford was 54 in Meet Me at Dawn as 'Madame Vernorel'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 17 1947
Poster of While the Sun Shines
While the Sun Shines
Margaret Rutherford was 54 in While the Sun Shines as 'Dr. Winifred Frye'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1947
Poster of Blithe Spirit
Blithe Spirit
Margaret Rutherford was 52 in Blithe Spirit as 'Madame Arcati'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 05 1945
Poster of English Without Tears
English Without Tears
Margaret Rutherford was 52 in English Without Tears as 'Lady Christabel Beauclerk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 28 1944
Poster of Yellow Canary
Yellow Canary
Margaret Rutherford was 51 in Yellow Canary as 'Mrs. Towcester'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 13 1943
Poster of The Demi-Paradise
The Demi-Paradise
Margaret Rutherford was 51 in The Demi-Paradise as 'Rowena Ventnor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 1943
Poster of Quiet Wedding
Quiet Wedding
Margaret Rutherford was 48 in Quiet Wedding as 'Second Magistrate'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1941
Poster of Spring Meeting
Spring Meeting
Margaret Rutherford was 48 in Spring Meeting as 'Aunt Bijou'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 23 1941
Poster of Big Fella
Big Fella
Margaret Rutherford was 45 in Big Fella as 'Nanny (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 03 1938
Poster of Catch as Catch Can
Catch as Catch Can
Margaret Rutherford was 45 in Catch as Catch Can as ''Crafty' Maggie Carberry'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1937
Poster of Beauty and the Barge
Beauty and the Barge
Margaret Rutherford was 44 in Beauty and the Barge as 'Mrs. Baldwin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 07 1937
Poster of Talk of the Devil
Talk of the Devil
Margaret Rutherford was 44 in Talk of the Devil
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 09 1936
Poster of Dusty Ermine
Dusty Ermine
Margaret Rutherford was 44 in Dusty Ermine as 'Evelyn Summers aka Miss Butterby'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1936

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 Zero One
Zero One
Margaret Rutherford was 70+ in Zero One
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 1962
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Margaret Rutherford was 70+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962