Joan Sanderson

Joan Sanderson (24 November 1912 – 24 May 1992) was an English actress. During a long career on stage and screen, her tall and commanding disposition led to her playing mostly dowagers, spinsters and matrons, as well as intense Shakespearean roles. Her television work included appearances in the comedy series ''Please Sir!'' (1968–72), ''Rising Damp'' (1978), ''Fawlty Towers'', ''Ripping Yarns'' (both 1979), and ''Me and My Girl'' (1984–88). Provided by Wikipedia