Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Voice actor, Stage actor, Film actor, Actor
Birthday
(Sunday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Political Party
Workers Revolutionary Party
Languages
English
Spouse
Tom Kempinski (1972-1982)
Education
Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle, Drama Centre London
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Old French (Franceise)
Popularity
Tier B -- 34,115 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 50 years (1970-2020)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 25
Year context
Born in 1944 -- D-Day: Allied invasion of Normandy; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
Year 1944 →
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Filmography (20)
AWARDS (7)
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Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play
2006
WON
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Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
2006
WON
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Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
1992
WON
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Laurence Olivier Award for Actress of the Year in a Revival
1983
WON
Biography
Frances de la Tour is an English television, stage and film actress, known for her role as Miss Ruth Jones in the television sitcom "Rising Damp" from 1974 until 1978; Madame Olympe Maxime in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" (2005) and "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1" (2010) and Mrs. Lintott in Alan Bennett's "The History Boys". She is a Tony Award winner and three-time Olivier Award winner.
Connections (2)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Frances de la Tour?
Frances de la Tour is 81 years old, born on .
Where was Frances de la Tour born?
Frances de la Tour was born in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Frances de la Tour been in?
Frances de la Tour has 20 credits in our database. Notable titles include Professor T. (2021), Dolittle (2020), Enola Holmes (2020), Survivor (2015), Outlander (2014).
What is Frances de la Tour known for?
Frances de la Tour is primarily known as an actor. Frances de la Tour is an English television, stage and film actress, known for her role as Miss Ruth Jones in the television sitcom "Rising…
Where can I find more information about Frances de la Tour?
You can find more about Frances de la Tour on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
