Sims, Joan (1930–2001)
Sims, Joan (1930–2001)
English comedic actress. Born Irene Joan Marian Sims, May 9, 1930, in Laindon, Essex, England; died June 27, 2001, from cardiac arrest in London.
Starred in many revues, including Intimacy at 8:30 and High Spirits, and more than 2 dozen "Carry On" films; appeared with Judi Dench in The Last of the Blonde Bombshells and the series "As Time Goes By"; other appearances include "Before the Fringe," "The Kenneth Williams Show" and as a regular on "The Floggits" and "London Lights."
See also autobiography High Spirits (Partridge).
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