Jeannette Charles

Jeannette Charles

Born: October 15, 1927
in England, UK
Charles appeared as an actress in repertory theatre in her twenties, but initially had difficulty obtaining Equity membership due to her resemblance to the Queen. She has since played the 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).

She also 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.

She retired in 2014 and resides in Chelmsford, Essex.

Movies for Jeannette Charles...

Austin Powers in Goldmember
Title: Austin Powers in Goldmember
Character: Queen
Released: July 26, 2002
Type: Movie
The world's most shagadelic spy continues his fight against Dr. Evil. This time, the diabolical doctor and his clone, Mini-Me, team up with a new foe—'70s kingpin Goldmember. While pursuing the team of villains to stop them from world domination, Austin gets help from his dad and an old girlfriend.
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Title: Big Brother's Little Brother
Character: Self
Released: May 29, 2001
Type: TV
Each week, the housemate evicted from the Big Brother house the previous week traditionally spends another week on Big Brother's Little Brother, answering questions and taking part in Call BBLB along with other features. The show also boasts celebrity guests and experts who come in to discuss and analyse the remaining Big Brother housemates.
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Björn Again: Live At The Royal Albert Hall
Title: Björn Again: Live At The Royal Albert Hall
Character: Queen Elizabeth II (cameo)
Released: May 1, 1998
Type: Movie
Recorded during Björn Again's gala performance at The Royal Albert Hall, Abba's greatest hits are performed in outrageous costumes ranging from sequined satin jumpsuits, flares, platform shoes, right down to powder blue eye-shadow and knee-high white boots, all of which are enthusiastically echoed by the audience. With classic 70s choreography and on-stage humour adding further to the electrifying atmosphere, Björn Again perform classic tracks with the skills and energy that made Abba one of the World's best loved bands.
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Joan Rivers: Abroad in London
Title: Joan Rivers: Abroad in London
Character: Elizabeth
Released: October 8, 1992
Type: Movie
Joan delivers her biting tongue to the Queen and her country.
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The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
Title: The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
Character: Queen Elizabeth II
Released: December 2, 1988
Type: Movie
When the incompetent Lieutenant Frank Drebin seeks the ruthless killer of his partner, he stumbles upon an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II.
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If It's Tuesday, It Still Must Be Belgium
Title: If It's Tuesday, It Still Must Be Belgium
Character: Queen of England
Released: January 1, 1987
Type: Movie
When a tour bus driver plans to save his daughter from her captors, a Belgian circus performer, the Americans on his European bus tour lend a help hand.
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National Lampoon's European Vacation
Title: National Lampoon's European Vacation
Character: The Queen
Released: July 25, 1985
Type: Movie
The Griswalds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and so pack their bags for the continent. They do their best to catch the flavor of Europe, but they just don't know how to be be good tourists. Besides, they have trouble taking holidays in countries where they CAN speak the language.
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Title: On Safari
Released: February 16, 1982
Type: TV
On Safari was a children's game show series set in the jungle that was produced by TVS, and aired on the ITV network for four series from 1982 until 1984. The show was hosted by Christopher Biggins and for the first season, was co-hosted by future EastEnders actress Gillian Taylforth. Her sister Kim Taylforth also appreaed in the early episodes of season 1. All four series were recorded at the TVS studios in Southampton; although the first series was recorded in 1981, when the studios were still owned by Southern Television. TVS rented the studio space from Southern for the first series and in several editions cameras are seen bearing a generic On Safari nameplate rather than that of the production company.
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The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
Title: The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
Character: The Queen
Released: March 22, 1978
Type: Movie
The story of the rise and fall of the Pre-Fab Four.
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Queen Kong
Title: Queen Kong
Character: HM The Queen (uncredited)
Released: December 10, 1976
Type: Movie
A female film crew journeys to Africa where a giant ape, Queen Kong, falls in love with the crew's male star.
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Born Erect
Title: Born Erect
Character: The Queen
Released: March 19, 1976
Type: Movie
Leo suffers from priapism. His biggest goal is to find healing, but this endeavor turns out not to be easy.
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Title: The Sooty Show
Character: The Queen
Released: January 16, 1955
Type: TV
The Sooty Show is a British children's Puppet series which aired on the BBC from 1955 to 1967 and ITV from 1968 to 1992. It follows the adventures and comedic day to day life of puppets Sooty, Sweep and Soo with their owner Harry Corbett, and in later years, his son Matthew.