Judy Loe

Judy Loe (born March 6, 1947) is an English actress known for her roles in various TV shows and films. She was married to actor Richard Beckinsale until his death in 1979, and later married director Roy Battersby. Loe is the mother of actress Kate Beckinsale and the stepmother of Kate's half-sister, Samantha. Born in Urmston, Lancashire, Loe attended Urmston Grammar School and the University of Birmingham, where she earned a BA degree in English and Drama. Loe began her career in the original British cast of the rock musical Hair. Since then, she has appeared in numerous TV shows including Ace of Wands, Z-Cars, Dixon of Dock Green, Man at the Top, Armchair Theatre, and ITV Playhouse.