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Petra Markham | |
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| Born | Petra Mavis Markham 17 March 1944 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Spouse | David Walsh |
| Parent(s) | David Markham Olive Dehn |
| Relatives | Kika Markham (sister) |
Petra Mavis Markham (born 17 March 1944) is a British theatre, television and film actress.
Born on 17 March 1944, [1] she is a daughter of actor David Markham and writer Olive Dehn (1914–2007). She had three sisters: actress Kika Markham (born 1940), playwright Jehane Markham (1949–2024), [2] and make-up artist Sonia Markham (1938–2016). [3]
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