Personal Info
Birth date
1927-10-15 (97 Years)
Day of death
2024-06-02
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
England, UK
Also known as
-Jeannette Charles
Biography
Jeannette Charles was 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 resided in Chelmsford, Essex.
Filmography
Big Brother's Little Brother
5.8
Overview:
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.The Sooty Show
6.1
Overview:
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.On Safari
NYR
Overview:
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.The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
7.262
Overview:
When the bumbling Lieutenant Frank Drebin investigates events following the shooting of his partner, he stumbles upon an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II.Austin Powers in Goldmember
5.994
Overview:
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.National Lampoon's European Vacation
6.179
Overview:
The Griswolds 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.Queen Kong
3.32
Overview:
A female film crew journeys to Africa where a giant ape, Queen Kong, falls in love with the crew's male star.Loriots Telecabinet
NYR
Overview:
A sharp-witted parody of the talk show format, this self-conceived television special by legendary German comedian Loriot blends satire and sketch comedy. Featuring Loriot in multiple roles, the program playfully disrupts the typical talk show structure with absurd interruptions and cleverly crafted sketches. Originally aired on November 13, 1974, it marked Loriot’s first full creative venture as writer, director, and performer. Elements of Loriot’s Telecabinet later resurfaced in his iconic comedy series, cementing its place in German television history.Joan Rivers: Abroad in London
NYR
Overview:
Joan delivers her biting tongue to the Queen and her country.If It's Tuesday, It Still Must Be Belgium
5
Overview:
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.Björn Again: Live At The Royal Albert Hall
NYR
Overview:
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.Acting
2002Austin Powers in Goldmember as Queen
2001Big Brother's Little Brother (1 Episode) as Self
1998Björn Again: Live At The Royal Albert Hall as Queen Elizabeth II (cameo)
1992Joan Rivers: Abroad in London as Elizabeth
1988The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! as Queen Elizabeth II
1987If It's Tuesday, It Still Must Be Belgium as Queen of England
1985National Lampoon's European Vacation as Queen Elizabeth
1982On Safari (1 Episode) as Unknown
1978The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash as The Queen
1976Queen Kong as HM The Queen (uncredited)
1976Born Erect as The Queen
1974Loriots Telecabinet as Queen Elizabeth II
1955The Sooty Show (1 Episode) as The Queen