Jenny Runacre

Jenny Runacre

81 · Born: Aug 18, 1943

Personal Details

BornAug 18, 1943 Cape Town, South Africa

Biography

Born on a warm summer day, August 18th, 1946, Jenny Runacre, a talented South African-born English actress, has made a significant impact on the film industry. Her impressive career has spanned decades, with notable appearances in a variety of iconic movies.

One of her earliest notable roles was in the 1975 film "The Passenger," a thought-provoking drama that showcased her remarkable acting abilities. Her portrayal of a complex character in "The Duellists" (1977) further cemented her status as a rising star in the industry.

The following year, Runacre appeared in the groundbreaking film "Jubilee" (1978),a pioneering work of science fiction that has since become a cult classic. Her versatility as an actress was once again demonstrated in "The Lady Vanishes" (1979),a suspenseful thriller that kept audiences on the edge of their seats.

Years later, Runacre's talents were showcased in the beloved family film "The Witches" (1990),a darkly comedic adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic novel. Throughout her illustrious career, Runacre has consistently demonstrated her ability to bring depth and nuance to her characters, earning her a reputation as one of the most respected and accomplished actresses of her generation.

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Career

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2020
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2018
The Image
The Image as Moon / Dance School Impresario / Banquet Guest
{"id":190169,"title":"Das Spiel der Hoffnung","year":"2017","character":"Aunt","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/das-spiel-der-hoffnung","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_190169.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_190169.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
{"id":112131,"title":"Battle of Soho","year":"2017","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/battle-of-soho","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_112131.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_112131.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":17269,"title":"Boogie Woogie","year":"2009","character":"Mrs. Havermeyer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/boogie-woogie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6hr9vrlbkns0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6hr9vrlbkns0.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Boogie Woogie
Boogie Woogie as Mrs. Havermeyer
{"id":16519,"title":"The Edge of Love","year":"2008","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-edge-of-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/670pj4sgg000.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/670pj4sgg000.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":7815,"title":"Restoration","year":"1995","character":"Painted Lady","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/restoration","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ff46sji0018.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ff46sji0018.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Restoration
Restoration as Painted Lady
{"id":160100,"title":"That Englishwoman: An Account of the Life of Emily Hobhouse","year":"1990","character":"Lady Mary Hobhouse","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/that-englishwoman-an-account-of-the-life-of-emily-hobhouse","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160100.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160100.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
{"id":5088,"title":"The Witches","year":"1990","character":"Elsie","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-witches","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6654epv8l300.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6654epv8l300.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":8463,"title":"Lovejoy","year":1986,"character":"Sandra","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/lovejoy","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8463.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8463.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Lovejoy
Lovejoy as Sandra
{"id":80546,"title":"Shadey","year":"1985","character":"Shop Assistant","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/shadey","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80546.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80546.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Shadey
Shadey as Shop Assistant
{"id":185733,"title":"Play for Today","year":"1984","character":"Peach","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/play-for-today-1984-4","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_185733.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_185733.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
{"id":10053,"title":"Brideshead Revisited","year":1981,"character":"Brenda Champion","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/brideshead-revisited","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10053.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10053.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Brideshead Revisited
Brideshead Revisited as Brenda Champion
{"id":23073,"title":"Hussy","year":"1980","character":"Vere","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/hussy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23073.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23073.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Hussy
Hussy as Vere
{"id":63985,"title":"The Lady Vanishes","year":"1979","character":"Mrs. Todhunter","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-lady-vanishes-1979","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63985.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63985.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
The Lady Vanishes
The Lady Vanishes as Mrs. Todhunter
{"id":23220,"title":"Jubilee","year":"1978","character":"Queen Elizabeth I \/ Bod","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/jubilee","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23220.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23220.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Jubilee
Jubilee as Queen Elizabeth I / Bod
{"id":1404,"title":"The Sweeney","year":1978,"character":"Sharon","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-sweeney","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1404.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1404.jpg"},"released":1}
The Sweeney
The Sweeney as Sharon
{"id":64283,"title":"Spectre","year":"1977","character":"Sydna","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/spectre-1977","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64283.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64283.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
Spectre
Spectre as Sydna
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Three Dangerous Ladies
Three Dangerous Ladies as Jenny Santander
{"id":21296,"title":"The Duellists","year":"1977","character":"Mme. de Lionne","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-duellists","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/12d52jqku9b0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/12d52jqku9b0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Duellists
The Duellists as Mme. de Lionne
{"id":8566,"title":"Joseph Andrews","year":"1977","character":"The Gypsy","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/joseph-andrews","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8566.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8566.jpg"},"released":1}
Joseph Andrews
Joseph Andrews as The Gypsy
{"id":8692,"title":"The Passenger","year":"1975","character":"Rachel Locke","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-passenger-1975","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1fjrbjtlgm78.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1fjrbjtlgm78.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
The Passenger
The Passenger as Rachel Locke
{"id":64310,"title":"All Creatures Great and Small","year":"1975","character":"Pamela","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/all-creatures-great-and-small","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64310.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64310.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":86360,"title":"Son of Dracula","year":"1974","character":"Woman in Black","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/son-of-dracula-1973","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86360.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86360.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Son of Dracula
Son of Dracula as Woman in Black
{"id":86489,"title":"The Final Programme","year":"1973","character":"Miss Brunner","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-final-programme","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86489.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86489.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
The Final Programme
The Final Programme as Miss Brunner
{"id":64755,"title":"The MacKintosh Man","year":"1973","character":"Gerda","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-mackintosh-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/472pgorjf2f0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/472pgorjf2f0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":32208,"title":"The Creeping Flesh","year":"1973","character":"Marguerite Hildern","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-creeping-flesh","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32208.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32208.jpg"},"released":1}
The Creeping Flesh
The Creeping Flesh as Marguerite Hildern
{"id":165137,"title":"Dyn Amo","year":"1972","character":"1st Girl","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/dyn-amo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165137.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165137.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Dyn Amo
Dyn Amo as 1st Girl
{"id":109015,"title":"The Canterbury Tales","year":"1972","character":"Alison","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-canterbury-tales-1972","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_109015.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_109015.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":87011,"title":"Husbands","year":"1970","character":"Mary Tynan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/husbands","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87011.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87011.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
Husbands
Husbands as Mary Tynan
{"id":18423,"title":"Goodbye, Mr. Chips","year":"1969","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/goodbye-mr-chips","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_18423.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_18423.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
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1980