Judy Parfitt

Judy Catherine Claire Parfitt (born 7 November 1935) is an English television, theatre and movie actress. Her first movie appearance was a small part in "Information Received" (1961). That was followed by a supporting role in the BBC series "David Copperfield" (1966).
Parfitt later played Queen Gertrude in the 1969 version of "Hamlet". In 1995 she played Vera Donovan in the horror thriller movie "Dolores Claiborne". In 2003 she played Maria Thins in the historical romance movie "Girl with a Pearl Earring". She was nominated for a BAFTA Award for her part.
Parfitt was born in Sheffield, England.