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
''Carry On Loving'' is a 1970 British comedy film, the 20th release in the series of 31 ''Carry On'' films (1958–1992). It features series regulars Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Joan Sims, Hattie Jacques, Terry Scott and ...
'' (1970), ''
Carry On at Your Convenience
''Carry On at Your Convenience'' is a 1971 British comedy film, the 22nd release in the Carry On (film series), series of 31 ''Carry On'' films (1958–1992), and was the first box office failure of the series. This failure has been attributed ...
'' (1971), and ''
Carry On Matron
''Carry On Matron'' is a 1972 British comedy film, the 23rd release in the series of 31 ''Carry On'' films (1958–1992). It was released in May 1972. It features series regulars Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Joan Sims, Hatti ...
'' (1972).
Career
Born in
Birmingham
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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
Rhyl (; cy, Y Rhyl, ) is a seaside town and community (Wales), community in Denbighshire, Wales. The town lies within the Historic counties of Wales, historic boundaries of Flintshire (historic), Flintshire, on the north-east coast of Wales at ...
,
Wales
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, where she was billed as Jackie Crump. Her film career began with an appearance with
Roger Moore
Sir Roger George Moore (14 October 192723 May 2017) was an English actor. He was the third actor to portray fictional British secret agent James Bond in the Eon Productions film series, playing the character in seven feature films between 19 ...
in the film ''
The Man Who Haunted Himself
''The Man Who Haunted Himself'' is a 1970 British psychological thriller film written and directed by Basil Dearden (his final film prior to his death by automobile accident in 1971) and starring Roger Moore. It is based on the 1957 novel ''The ...
'' in 1970. Her other film roles not already mentioned include ''
Doctor in Trouble
''Doctor in Trouble'' is a 1970 British comedy film, the seventh and last film in the ''Doctor'' series. It was directed by Ralph Thomas and stars Leslie Phillips as a doctor who gets accidentally trapped on an outgoing cruise ship while it begin ...
'' (1970) and ''
The Love Ban
''The Love Ban'' is a 1973 British comedy film directed by Ralph Thomas and starring Hywel Bennett, Nanette Newman and Milo O'Shea. It was based on a play by Kevin Laffan. It is also known under the alternative titles of ''It's a 2'6" Above th ...
'' (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 ''
Z-Cars
''Z-Cars'' or ''Z Cars'' (pronounced "zed cars") is a British television police procedural series centred on the work of mobile uniformed police in the fictional town of Newtown, based on Kirkby, near Liverpool. Produced by the BBC, it debuted ...
'', the situation comedy ''
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
''The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin'' is a British sitcom starring Leonard Rossiter in the title role. It is based on a series of novels written by David Nobbs and produced from 1976 to 1979. Nobbs adapted the screenplay for the first series ...
'' (in which she played the recurring role of market researcher Esther Pigeon), and ''
Dangerfield''.
Her other UK television roles include ''
Thriller'', playing the Bride in the episode ''Night Is the Time for Killing'' (18 January 1975); ''
Return of the Saint
''Return of the Saint'' is a British action-adventure television series that aired for one series in 1978 and 1979 in Britain on ITV, and was also broadcast on CBS in the United States. It was co-produced by ITC Entertainment and the Italian bro ...
'', playing Sally in the episode ''Tower Bridge Is Falling Down'' (10 December 1978); ''
Backup
In information technology, a backup, or data backup is a copy of computer data taken and stored elsewhere so that it may be used to restore the original after a data loss event. The verb form, referring to the process of doing so, is "back up", w ...
'', playing Jury Foreman in the episode ''Touched'' (11 June 1997); ''
Barbara'', playing Angela Croft in the episode ''Neighbours'' (2 March 2003); and ''
Wire in the Blood
''Wire in the Blood'' is a British crime drama television series, created and produced by Coastal Productions for Tyne Tees Television and broadcast on ITV from 14 November 2002 to 31 October 2008. The series is based on characters created by V ...
'', 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
Richmond is a town in south-west London,The London Government Act 1963 (c.33) (as amended) categorises the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames as an Outer London borough. Although it is on both sides of the River Thames, the Boundary Commis ...
; 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
''Z-Cars'' or ''Z Cars'' (pronounced "zed cars") is a British television police procedural series centred on the work of mobile uniformed police in the fictional town of Newtown, based on Kirkby, near Liverpool. Produced by the BBC, it debut ...
'' (1974) as Beth Bramley
*''
The Two Ronnies
''The Two Ronnies'' is a British television comedy sketch show starring Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett. It was created by Bill Cotton and aired on BBC1 from April 1971 to December 1987. The usual format included sketches, solo sections, seria ...
'' (1975) as Miss Willow (3 episodes)
*''
Thriller'' (1975) as Bride
*''Hogg's Back'' (1975, Series 1, episodes 1-7) as Pearl
*''
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
''The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin'' is a British sitcom starring Leonard Rossiter in the title role. It is based on a series of novels written by David Nobbs and produced from 1976 to 1979. Nobbs adapted the screenplay for the first series ...
'' (1976–1977) as Esther Pigeon (2 episodes)
*''
Return of the Saint
''Return of the Saint'' is a British action-adventure television series that aired for one series in 1978 and 1979 in Britain on ITV, and was also broadcast on CBS in the United States. It was co-produced by ITC Entertainment and the Italian bro ...
'' (1978) as Sally
*''
The Bill
''The Bill'' is a British police procedural television series, first broadcast on ITV from 16 August 1983 until 31 August 2010. The programme originated from a one-off drama, '' Woodentop'', broadcast in August 1983.
The programme focused on ...
'' (1991, 1997) as Mrs Cox (1991) and Mrs Leston (1997)
*''
Backup
In information technology, a backup, or data backup is a copy of computer data taken and stored elsewhere so that it may be used to restore the original after a data loss event. The verb form, referring to the process of doing so, is "back up", w ...
'' (1997) as Jury Foreman
*''
Doctors
Doctor or The Doctor may refer to:
Personal titles
* Doctor (title), the holder of an accredited academic degree
* A medical practitioner, including:
** Physician
** Surgeon
** Dentist
** Veterinary physician
** Optometrist
*Other roles
** ...
'' (2002) as Lesley
*''
Barbara'' (2003) as Angela Croft
*''
Wire in the Blood
''Wire in the Blood'' is a British crime drama television series, created and produced by Coastal Productions for Tyne Tees Television and broadcast on ITV from 14 November 2002 to 31 October 2008. The series is based on characters created by V ...
'' (2004) as Mrs Davis
Filmography
*''
The Man Who Haunted Himself
''The Man Who Haunted Himself'' is a 1970 British psychological thriller film written and directed by Basil Dearden (his final film prior to his death by automobile accident in 1971) and starring Roger Moore. It is based on the 1957 novel ''The ...
'' (1970) as Secretary (uncredited)
*''
The Man Who Had Power Over Women
''The Man Who Had Power Over Women'' is a 1970 British comedy film directed by John Krish and starring Rod Taylor, Carol White and James Booth. The screenplay concerns a successful Australian talent agent who grows disenchanted with his life, w ...
'' (1970) as Receptionist
*''
Carry On Up the Jungle'' (1970) as June
*''
Doctor in Trouble
''Doctor in Trouble'' is a 1970 British comedy film, the seventh and last film in the ''Doctor'' series. It was directed by Ralph Thomas and stars Leslie Phillips as a doctor who gets accidentally trapped on an outgoing cruise ship while it begin ...
'' (1970) as Cockney Girl
*''
Carry On Loving
''Carry On Loving'' is a 1970 British comedy film, the 20th release in the series of 31 ''Carry On'' films (1958–1992). It features series regulars Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Joan Sims, Hattie Jacques, Terry Scott and ...
'' (1970) as Sally Martin
*''
Carry On at Your Convenience
''Carry On at Your Convenience'' is a 1971 British comedy film, the 22nd release in the Carry On (film series), series of 31 ''Carry On'' films (1958–1992), and was the first box office failure of the series. This failure has been attributed ...
'' (1971) as Myrtle Plummer
*''
Carry On Matron
''Carry On Matron'' is a 1972 British comedy film, the 23rd release in the series of 31 ''Carry On'' films (1958–1992). It was released in May 1972. It features series regulars Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Joan Sims, Hatti ...
'' (1972) as Sister
*''
The Love Ban
''The Love Ban'' is a 1973 British comedy film directed by Ralph Thomas and starring Hywel Bennett, Nanette Newman and Milo O'Shea. It was based on a play by Kevin Laffan. It is also known under the alternative titles of ''It's a 2'6" Above th ...
'' (1973) as Pregnant Girl No.2
*''
Mr Love
''Mr. Love'' is a 1985 British comedy film directed by Roy Battersby and starring Barry Jackson, Maurice Denham and Margaret Tyzack. It was made by Goldcrest Films.
Its budget was £486,000.Alexander Walker, ''Icons in the Fire: The Rise and Fa ...
'' (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
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