Joan Sims

Joan Sims

Acting

Born 1930-05-09

Laindon, Essex, England, UK

Biography

Irene Joan Marion Sims was an English actress remembered for her roles in the Carry On films, including Carry On Nurse, Carry On Cleo, and Carry On Camping. She played Mrs Wembley, the cook with a liking for sherry in On the Up, and Madge Hardcastle in As Time Goes By.

Known For

Popular credits

Doctor Who
7.9

Doctor Who

Katryca

The Thief and the Cobbler
7.1

The Thief and the Cobbler

Nurse / Mad Old Holy Witch (voice)

Carry On Screaming!
6.5

Carry On Screaming!

Emily Bung

Carry On Cleo
6.6

Carry On Cleo

Calpurnia

Carry On Camping
6.6

Carry On Camping

Joan Fussey

Carry On Cowboy
6.3

Carry On Cowboy

Belle

Carry On Abroad
6.3

Carry On Abroad

Cora Flange

Carry On Up the Khyber
6.4

Carry On Up the Khyber

Lady Joanie Ruff-Diamond

Carry On Doctor
6.5

Carry On Doctor

Chloe Gibson

Carry On Matron
6.1

Carry On Matron

Mrs. Tidey

The Canterville Ghost
6.2

The Canterville Ghost

Mrs. Umney

Carry On Dick
5.8

Carry On Dick

Madame Desiree

Carry On at Your Convenience
6.2

Carry On at Your Convenience

Chloe Moore

Carry On Henry
6.1

Carry On Henry

Queen Marie

Carry On Girls
5.7

Carry On Girls

Connie Philpotts

Carry On Up the Jungle
5.8

Carry On Up the Jungle

Lady Evelyn Bagley

Carry On Nurse
6.4

Carry On Nurse

Student Nurse Stella Dawson

The Belles of St. Trinian's
6.3

The Belles of St. Trinian's

Miss Dawn

Carry On Constable
6.2

Carry On Constable

Policewoman Gloria Passworthy

Don't Lose Your Head
6.6

Don't Lose Your Head

Désirée Dubarry