Jill Curzon obit

Doctor Who star Jill Curzon dies aged 87 

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Doctor Who star Jill Curzon has died at the age of 87.

The actress was best known for her role as Louise in the film Daleks’ Invasion Earth 2150 AD opposite Peter Cushing.

She also appeared alongside Cliff Robertson in The Sunshine Patriot and Robert Wagner in It Takes A Thief, as well as roles in Dr Syn, Alias The Scarecrow and the Morecambe and Wise film The Intelligence Men.

Her friend Pete Sims told the Press Association Curzon died peacefully last month at her home in Spain.

Sims, who helped Curzon write her memoir Jill Curzon 2023 AD – My Eventful Life, said: “She was a kind, generous person who loved life, she had a zest for life.

“She was just a joy to be around and she loved recounting old stories about what happened in the 60s and 70s and the people she used to mix with, people like Robert Wagner and all these big stars when she lived in America.

“It was great just to hear her stories. That’s why the book that she wrote was a labour of love.

“I think it took her about 12 years to write that book, because she wanted to make sure it was spot on and it was right.”

He added: “She had a long, varied career and enjoyed every minute.

“The one thing I will always remember about Jill was she had a real zest for life, and she just embraced everything that came her way.”

Curzon’s other TV appearances included The Saint, The Champions, Adam Adamant Lives!, Hugh And I, Not Only But Also and The Dick Emery Show.

She is survived by her daughter Michelle King and grandson Taj.

 

Filmography

Year     Title     Role     Notes

1962    Out of This World       Bubbles           Episode: "The Tycoons"

1963    80,000 Suspects          Nurse Jill        

1963    Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow  Katharine Banks        

1964    Smokescreen   June    

1965    Not Only... But Also   Actress            1 episode

1962–1965      Hugh and I      Norma Crispin 26 episodes

1965    The Intelligence Men  French Girl      uncredited

1965    Drama 61-67   Vera Lovell      Episode: "Mrs. Quilley's Murder Shoes"

1965    The Saint         Maria Cavallini           Episode: "The Old Treasure Story"

1965    Riviera Police  Jenny   Episode: "Take It Sideways and Pray"

1966    The World of Wooster Gwladys          Episode: "Jeeves and the Spot of Art"

1966    Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.      Louise

1966    Quick Before They Catch Us Gloria Smith    4 episodes

1967    Adam Adamant Lives!            Juanita Episode: "The Deadly Bullet"

1968    The Champions           Stewardess      Episode: "Project Zero"

1969    It Takes a Thief           Miss Garrett    Episode: "The Funeral Is on Mundy"