Pauline Collins

Acting

Pauline Collins

Born 1940-09-03 Exmouth, Devon, England, UK 27 films

Pauline Angela Collins, OBE (3 September 1940 - 5 November 2025) was an English actress of the stage, television, and film. She first came to prominence portraying Sarah Moffat in Upstairs, Downstairs and its spin-off Thomas & Sarah during the 1970s. She later drew acclaim for playing the title role in the play Shirley Valentine for which she received Laurence Olivier, Tony, and Drama Desk awards. She reprised the role in a 1989 film adaptation, winning a …

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Filmography

27 films
Dough poster

An old Jewish baker struggles to keep his business afloat until his young Muslim apprentice acciden…

Dough

★ 5.8 2015

Quartet poster

Cissy, Reggie, and Wilf are in a home for retired musicians. Every year, there is a concert to cele…

Quartet

★ 6.5 2012

Albert Nobbs poster

Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be…

Albert Nobbs

★ 6.3 2011

Man and Boy poster

When television executive Harry has a one-night-stand, his wife Gina walks out on him, leaving Harr…

Man and Boy

★ 5.4 2002