Katharine Schlesinger

Katharine Schlesinger

Born: January 1, 1963
in Islington, London, England
British actress best known for playing Anne Frank in a 1987 4 part BBC adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank, and as Jane Austen's heroine Catherine Moreland in a BBC film version of Northanger Abbey opposite Peter Firth. Other roles include Susie in Kathy Staff sitcom No Frills and the evil Gwendolyn in 1989 Doctor Who serial Ghost Light. She was the niece of director John Schlesinger and now teaches drama for children in North London.

Movies for Katharine Schlesinger...

Title: In the Beginning
Character: Miriam
Released: November 12, 2000
Type: TV
In the Beginning is a 2-part biblical television miniseries directed by Kevin Connor. It stars Martin Landau and Jacqueline Bisset and it premiered on NBC on November 12, 2000.
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Simon Magus
Title: Simon Magus
Character: Askha
Released: February 17, 1999
Type: Movie
Simon is an outcast from his Jewish community because he claims that the devil talks to him and he has the ability to put curses on crops. When Dovid asks the 'Squire' to sell him some land so he can build a railway station, a ruthless businessman from the neighbouring gentile community uses Simon to find out who wants to buy the land so he can 'persuade' him otherwise
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The Tale of Sweeney Todd
Title: The Tale of Sweeney Todd
Character: Lucy
Released: August 30, 1998
Type: Movie
The fictional tale of the murderous 19th century barber (Ben Kinglsey) who sold his kills to a neighboring butcher (Joanna Lumley) for her renowned meat pies. A young innocent (Selina Boyack) and the dashing inspector (Campbell Scott) who tries to solve the murders are also thrown into the mix.
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Title: Silent Witness
Character: Dr. Annabelle Evans
Released: February 21, 1996
Type: TV
Silent Witness is a British crime thriller series focusing on a team of forensic pathology experts and their investigations into various crimes.
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Title: Rides
Released: February 18, 1992
Type: TV
Rides is a British television series produced by the BBC between 1992 and 1993. It lasted two series of six episodes each and was made by Warner Sisters, a UK-based television production company based in Ealing. The series starred Jill Baker as Patrice Jenner, a former Royal Corps of Transport warrant officer who starts up an all-women taxi firm. The first series dealt with the establishment of the business and the recruitment of a team of drivers - Scarlett, Janet, Sue-Lyn, Aileen, Aggie and George. The second series explored more personal storylines involving the women, such as Patrice's relationship with her teenage daughter Beki. The first series also starred Jesse Birdsall as Julian, Patrice's love interest, however in series two Julian was played by a different actor, James Purefoy. George was a motorbike-riding, leather-clad lesbian who was dating Sacha, played by Charlotte Avery. They lived in a squat and befriended Patrice's daughter Beki - causing much concern to Patrice. George, Frankie and Sacha were the motorcyclists who made up the 'dispatch' part of the firm. Scarlett was a transsexual.
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Title: Young Catherine
Character: Elizabeth Vorontsova
Released: February 17, 1991
Type: TV
A German princess is chosen to marry the heir to the Russian Throne, but faces plots and intrigues against her.
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Doctor Who: Ghost Light
Title: Doctor Who: Ghost Light
Character: Gwendoline
Released: October 18, 1989
Type: Movie
The Doctor takes Ace on an initiative test to a strange Victorian old house where she is forced to confront her darkest fears.
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Madame Sousatzka
Title: Madame Sousatzka
Character: Piano Student
Released: October 14, 1988
Type: Movie
In London, eccentric piano instructor Madame Sousatzka takes on a new prize protégé, Manek, a teenage Bengali immigrant who displays incredible talent. Manek forms a close bond with his teacher, but soon discovers that she expects her pupils to become disciplined in all areas of life, and not just behind the piano
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Northanger Abbey
Title: Northanger Abbey
Character: Catherine Morland
Released: February 15, 1987
Type: Movie
A tale of intrigue, adventure and romance, this enchanting, remastered dramatization captures the romance of Jane Austin's classic novel "Northanger Abbey".
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Title: The Diary of Anne Frank
Character: Anne Frank
Released: January 4, 1987
Type: TV
The Diary of Anne Frank is 1987 BBC televised miniseries. It was based on The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank, and it starred Elizabeth Bell, Janet Amsbury, Katharine Schlesinger and Emrys James.