Jeannette Charles
Known for ActingBorn 1927-10-15 — died 2024-06-02London, England, UK
Jeannette Dorothea Louise Charles (née Clark; October 15, 1927 - June 2, 2024) was an English actress, known for her portrayals of Queen Elizabeth II. She performed in repertory theatre in her twenties, but initially had difficulty obtaining Equity membership due to her resemblance to the Queen. She went on to play that role in numerous films including Secrets of a Superstud (1976), Queen Kong (1976), The Rutles' movie All You Need Is Cash (1978), National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985), The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) and Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002).
On television, Charles appeared as a semi-regular in Spike Milligan's Q series on BBC Television and appeared on Channel 4's Big Brother 10 to surprise the Brazilian contestant Rodrigo Lopes (who thought he was meeting the real Queen Elizabeth II for a task). She also appeared in Saturday Night Live episode, Season 2, Episode 20 in 1977 and Mind Your Language episode, Season 2 Episode 2 Queen For a Day in 1978.
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She retired in 2014 and resided in Chelmsford, Essex. She passed away a decade later on June 2nd, 2024 at the age of 96.
Known for
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
1988 · as Queen Elizabeth II
Austin Powers in Goldmember
2002 · as Queen
National Lampoon's European Vacation
1985 · as Queen Elizabeth
Queen Kong
1976 · as HM The Queen (uncredited)
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
1978 · as The Queen
If It's Tuesday, It Still Must Be Belgium
1987 · as Queen of England
Joan Rivers: Abroad in London
1992 · as Elizabeth
Loriots Telecabinet
1974 · as Queen Elizabeth II
Björn Again: Live At The Royal Albert Hall
1998 · as Queen Elizabeth II (cameo)
Born Erect
1976 · as The Queen