Jacqueline Crump (born 3 August 1946), known professionally by her stage name Jacki Piper, is an English actress, best known for her appearances as the female juvenile lead in the British film comedies '' Carry On Up the Jungle'' (1970), '' Carry On Loving'' (1970), ''

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'' (1971), and '' Carry On Matron'' (1972).

Career

Born in

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, she trained at the Birmingham Theatre School. Her career began on stage in the mid-1960s, playing in repertory theatre in Rhyl,

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, where she was billed as Jackie Crump. Her film career began with an appearance with

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in the film '' The Man Who Haunted Himself'' in 1970. Her other film roles not already mentioned include '' Doctor in Trouble'' (1970) and '' The Love Ban'' (1973). For her film roles she decided to use a stage name, becoming Jacki Piper. Additionally she has had roles in several television series, including ''

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'', the situation comedy '' The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin'' (in which she played the recurring role of market researcher Esther Pigeon), and '' Dangerfield''. Her other UK television roles include ''

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'', playing the Bride in the episode ''Night Is the Time for Killing'' (18 January 1975); '' Return of the Saint'', playing Sally in the episode ''Tower Bridge Is Falling Down'' (10 December 1978); '' Backup'', playing Jury Foreman in the episode ''Touched'' (11 June 1997); ''

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'', playing Angela Croft in the episode ''Neighbours'' (2 March 2003); and '' Wire in the Blood'', playing Mrs Davis in the episode ''Still She Cries'' (19 January 2004). In theatre she has starred in many West End productions and UK and international tours. Piper still acts in TV, film and theatre, and regularly attends Carry On events. She currently lives with her husband in Richmond, Surrey; they have two sons.

Television credits

*'' Softly, Softly'' (1967) as Mary Rhys *'' Softly, Softly: Taskforce'' (1973) as June *''Men of Affairs'' (1973) as Enid Rudge *'' Z Cars'' (1974) as Beth Bramley *'' The Two Ronnies'' (1975) as Miss Willow (3 episodes) *''

'' (1975) as Bride *''Hogg's Back'' (1975, Series 1, episodes 1-7) as Pearl *'' The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin'' (1976–1977) as Esther Pigeon (2 episodes) *'' Return of the Saint'' (1978) as Sally *''

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'' (1991, 1997) as Mrs Cox (1991) and Mrs Leston (1997) *'' Backup'' (1997) as Jury Foreman *'' Doctors'' (2002) as Lesley *''

'' (2003) as Angela Croft *'' Wire in the Blood'' (2004) as Mrs Davis

Filmography

*'' The Man Who Haunted Himself'' (1970) as Secretary (uncredited) *'' The Man Who Had Power Over Women'' (1970) as Receptionist *'' Carry On Up the Jungle'' (1970) as June *'' Doctor in Trouble'' (1970) as Cockney Girl *'' Carry On Loving'' (1970) as Sally Martin *''

'' (1971) as Myrtle Plummer *'' Carry On Matron'' (1972) as Sister *'' The Love Ban'' (1973) as Pregnant Girl No.2 *'' Mr Love'' (1985) as Ida *'' Run for Your Wife'' (2012) as Nurse

References

External links

* 1946 births Living people English film actresses English television actresses People from Birmingham, West Midlands {{England-screen-actor-stub