Judy Parfitt

Judy Catherine Claire Parfitt is an English theatre, film, and television actress. Born on November 7, 1935, in Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, Parfitt made her film debut in the 1950s and gained recognition for her supporting role in the BBC television serial David Copperfield (1966). She also portrayed Queen Gertrude in Tony Richardson's film adaptation of Hamlet (1969). Parfitt's notable film credits include Dolores Claiborne (1995) and Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003), for which she received a BAFTA nomination. Since 2012, she has been a cast member on the drama series Call the Midwife, playing the role of Sister Monica Joan. Parfitt trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and began her career in theatre in 1954.