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Elizabeth Bennett | |
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 Bennett in "Goodnight Mr. Bean" (1995) from Mr. Bean: Live Action Series | |
| Born | Yorkshire, England |
| Years active | 1969–present |
| Known for | Heartbeat |
Elizabeth Bennett is a British actress and television producer. She is best known for her long recurring role as Joyce Jowett in the long-running ITV series Heartbeat.
Bennett has appeared in several other British television series, including The Sandbaggers , The Bill , The Lakes , Diana , Chef! , Dangerfield , The Duchess of Duke Street , Bergerac (Series 2, Episode 9, "The Moonlight Girls"), Down to Earth , Lovejoy (Series 2, Episode 6, "One Born Every Minute"; as Alison Jukes), Within These Walls (Series 3, Episode 7, "A Lurking Doubt"; as wrongly accused inmate Ruth Brown) and The Last Detective.[ citation needed ] In Diana, she played the title character's mother, aging from 30 to 60. [1]
Bennett's first role in sitcom was in the British comedy Home to Roost , in which she played housekeeper Enid Thompson. [2] As of 1986, she was commuting between England and the United States to play the same character in the show's American remake, You Again? , which aired on NBC. [2] [1]
Bennett also appeared in the television film Margaret (2009), and also played the role of Miss Pennywinkle in the French language films Largo Winch and its sequel Largo Winch II , both based on the Belgian comic book series.
She studied acting in London and started her acting career at the Old Vic Theatre in Bristol. [2]
