Penelope Wilton

Penelope Wilton is an award-winning British megastar, hugely renowned as the most versatile, accomplished, and influential actress in the British film industry. Penelope has starred in numerous movies and tv shows throughout her acting career, from the late 60s to the present time. 

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Some of her notable performances are Homily in The Borrowers and The Return of the Borrowers. Similarly, Penelope has also starred in the popular sci-fi series Doctor Who as Harriet Jones. Furthermore, we will explore more of her early life and career on this page. So please read through to the end.

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How was Penelope life when she was young?

Penelope Wilton was brought to Earth on June 3rd, 1946. She was born as Dame Penelope Alice Wilton in England, Scarborough, Yorkshire. Thus, Penelope holds an English nationality. Similarly, her astrological sign is Gemini, and she belongs to the White ethnic race.

The native of Yorkshire, Penelope, is the daughter of a native entrepreneur Clifford William Wilton (father) and Alice Travers (mother), a former actress and dancer. Furthermore, Penelope's sisters Lindy and Rosemary are among the rest of her family members. Besides, the family practices Christianity as their religion.

Where did Penelope gain an academic qualification?

There is no information available on the internet concerning the actress's educational history. However, the 75 years old, might have joined a private institution in her hometown. On the other hand, Penelope began her acting career by enrolling in a theatre school, the Theater Centre London.

When did Wilton join the entertainment industry?

Penelope started her acting adventure from the theatre as a stage artist. She has performed in more than 30 theatre films from 1969 till today. Besides, she made her Tv debut in 1972 at Thirty-Minute Theatre. Following that, Penelope has appeared in Downtown Abbey, After Life, Pride and Prejudice, Shaun of the Dead, Eternal Beauty, and many more. She is also famous for her role as Harriet Jones in Doctor Who.

Who is Penelope Wilton Husband?

Penelope has married twice in her life. Both of her marriages lasted for almost ten years. Penelope tied the knot with The Roads to Freedom star Daniel Massey in 1975. She gave birth to a baby girl Alice in 1977 with Daniel. And a year before, they had a stillborn baby. However, their bond failed in 1984.  

Furthermore, Penelope married late actor Ian Holm in 1991, with whom she co-starred in the 1992 BBC series The Borrowers. Before their divorce in 2001, the couple was seen together in a few other shows and had a decent relationship. Penelope has been living alone and loving her single life since then. There was a rumor that she was dating Kevin Doyle at one point.

What is Penelope Wilton Net Worth?

Penelope turns 76 in June. She has been in the entertainment industry since 1969. As a senior actress, she is fairly compensated, and as a result, she earns a very good living. According to our research, Penelope has a net worth of $1 million. Furthermore, many of her films did exceptionally well at the box office, making a healthy margin.

What is Penelope Wilton height?

Penelope is a senior citizen now at the age of 75. She has a decent height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs around 50 kilograms. The actress has a pair of brown eyes and light brown-colored hair. However, the rest of her physical features are not available.

Is Penelope active on social media?

The downtown abbey star Penelope Wilton is not active on social media platforms. From the beginning of her stardom, she has preferred to keep a very low profile without any unwanted spotlight from the media and public. In her favor, there were no social media during her period, so she lived through that her whole life. Thus, even today, she sees no need for that.

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