Sara Crowe | |
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| Born | (1966-03-22)March 22, 1966 (age 59) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1987–present |
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Sara Crowe (born 22 March 1966) is a Scottish film and stage actress who mainly plays comedy roles.
After beginning her career onstage and in television, Crowe began to take film roles, including a part inCarry On Columbus and as the 'first bride' Laura in the comedy filmFour Weddings and a Funeral.[1] HerWest End appearances includePrivate Lives,Twelfth Night,Hay Fever andThe Constant Wife and, on tour,Acorn Antiques the Musical andAlan Ayckbourn'sAbsurd Person Singular.[2]
She is a regular performer (and part of the original cast) of the touring playSeven Deadly Sins Four Deadly Sinners. She gained notice in theUnited Kingdom in a series ofTV advertisements forPhiladelphia cream cheese spread in the 1990s, playing a dizzy blonde secretary withAnn Bryson as her friend. With Bryson, she also formed thecomedy duo Flaming Hamsters; they co-starred in the 1995 filmThe Steal[3] and the 1996 sitcomSometime Never.
She appeared in the 2010Britishfeature film version ofTony Hawks's best selling book,Round Ireland with a Fridge. In 2012 she appeared inSt. John's Night (1853) byHenrik Ibsen at London'sJermyn Street Theatre.[4]
Crowe has starred as Queen Thistle and also as Mrs Witch in the television programmeBen and Holly's Little Kingdom. She briefly appeared in the BBC soap seriesEastEnders in 2013, playing the character of Sheila Morris.[5] She played Sarah Arscott in theghost storyMartin's Close for theBBC (2019).
Crowe is Patron of Guildford-based educational, cultural and social community hub, The Guildford Institute.
Crowe's first novel,Campari for Breakfast, was published by Doubleday in April 2014. Her second novelMartini Henry was published in 2016 by Doubleday.
Crowe was married to Toby Dale, the son ofJim Dale, from July 1992 until 1998. Since 2003, she has been married to Sean Carson.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1986−1987 | Now, Something Else | Various | 12 episodes |
| 1987 | Boogie Outlaws` | Sally | 2 episodes |
| 1988 | Carrott Confidential | Unknown | Episode: "Episode #2.1" |
| Hot Metal | Blue Peter Presenter | Episode: "The Twilight Zone" | |
| The Rory Bremner Show | Various | 6 episodes | |
| Square Deal | Fiona | Episode: "Episode #1.7" | |
| 1989−1992 | Smith & Jones | Various | 4 episodes |
| 1990 | Home to Roost | Cherry Gibson | Episode: "High Noon" |
| Haggard | Fanny | 5 episodes | |
| KYTV | Debbie | Episode: "Challenge Anna" | |
| Freddie and Max | Claire | Episode: "Episode #1.1" | |
| 1991 | Roy's Raiders | Daisy | 6 episodes |
| 1992 | The Good Guys | Christine Draper | Episode: "Verschwinden" |
| Harry Enfield's Television Programme | Mummy Bunny | 2 episodes | |
| Carry On Columbus | Fatima | ||
| 1993 | The Thief and the Cobbler | Princess YumYum (voice) | |
| 1994 | Funky Black Shorts | Joely Darlington | Episode: "The Godsend" |
| Four Weddings and a Funeral | Laura the Bride - Wedding One | ||
| Scarlett | Lulie Harris | Episode: "Episode #1.1" | |
| 1995 | The Steal | Bank Transfer Secretary | |
| The Best of Rory Bremner | Unknown | Video | |
| 1995−1996 | Sometime, Never | Max | 8 episodes |
| 1997 | Caught in the Act | Lucinda | |
| 2001 | Big Meg, Little Meg | Margaret Johnson #2 | 7 episodes |
| 2002 | Born and Bred | Sally Waddington | Episode: "Judgement Day" |
| 2004 | Casualty | Kerry Summerston | Episode: "Don't Go There" |
| 2005 | The Green Green Grass | Tamara | Episode: "One Flew Over the Cuckoo Clock" |
| 2006 | Mayo | Laura Willard | Episode: "Late of This Parish" |
| 2007 | Living with Two People You Like Individually...But Not as a Couple | Lyn | Television film |
| 2009 | Skins | Hair & Beauty Teacher | Episode: "Everyone" |
| 2009−2013 | Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom | Queen Thistle / Lucy's Mum / Mrs. Witch | 50 episodes |
| 2010 | Round Ireland with a Fridge | Nicola | |
| 2010−2016 | Doctors | Mrs. Lowick / Sarah Blasdale | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Eastenders | Sheila Morris | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Midsomer Murders | Ailsa Benson | Episode: "Red in Tooth and Claw" |
| 2019 | One Red Nose Day and a Wedding | Laura | Television short |
| Martin's Close | Sarah Arscott | Television film | |
| 2021 | Adventurous | Ros | |
| A Splinter of Ice | Rufa Philby | ||
| Going the Distance | Em | Television film |
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