Acting

Phyllida Law

1932-2026

Known for The Time Machine, Unleashed, Nanny McPhee.

17 linked movie credits shown

Born05/08/1932

Died07/27/2026

AgeDied at 94

BirthplaceGlasgow, Scotland, UK

DepartmentActing

Biography

Phyllida Law OBE (8 May 1932 — 27th July 2026) was a Scottish actress of screen and stage, and the mother of actresses Emma and Sophie Thompson.

Movie Credits

The Winter Guest (1997)

As Elspeth

Drama

The Time Machine (2002)

As Mrs. Watchett

Science Fiction, Adventure, Action

Miss Austen Regrets (2007)

As Mrs. Austen

Drama, History, TV Movie

Mee-Shee: The Water Giant (2005)

As Mrs. Coogan

Family, Adventure, Fantasy

Three Days in Havana (2013)

As The Broker

Crime, Comedy

Day of Wrath (2006)

As Esperanza de Mendoza

Adventure, Drama, Action

Ways to Live Forever (2010)

As Grandmother

Drama, Family

Unleashed (2005)

As Distinguished Lady

Action, Crime

Peter's Friends (1992)

As Vera

Comedy, Drama

The Life and Death of King John (1984)

As Lady Faulconbridge

History, Drama, TV Movie

A Little Chaos (2015)

As Suzanne

Drama, Romance

I Want You (1998)

As Woman at Hairdresser #1

Thriller, Crime, Drama, Music, Romance

Judas Kiss (1998)

As Shouting Woman (uncredited)

Thriller, Crime, Drama

Emma (1996)

As Mrs. Bates

Romance, Comedy, Drama

Nanny McPhee (2005)

As Mrs. Partridge (voice)

Fantasy, Comedy, Family

Tooth (2004)

As Mrs. Claus

Fantasy, Comedy, Family

Bakery in Brooklyn (2016)

As Baker on the iPad #1

Comedy, Romance