Frances de la Tour is a British actor best known for playing Ruth Jones in Rising Damp.
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Best Known For:The television show Rising Damp
Breakthrough:Gained national fame for her role as Ruth Jones in the hit sitcom Rising Damp in 1974
10 Quick Facts About Frances de la Tour
- Full Name: Frances de la Tour
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show Rising Damp
- Date of Birth: July 30, 1944
- Age: 82 years old
- Place of Birth: Bovingdon, Hertfordshire
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Specialization: Actor
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
Frances de la Tour Age
Frances de la Tour is about 82 years old as of 2026. Frances de la Tour was born in 1944.
Frances de la Tour Height
Frances de la Tour stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches. This is approximately 170 cm.
Education
She attended Drama Centre London, where she studied Drama.
- Drama Centre London
- Field of Study: Drama
Rise to Fame
Frances de la Tour rose to prominence for her role on the television show Rising Damp.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Rising Damp, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Vicious.
Television
- TV Show: Rising Damp (Ruth Jones, 1974-1978)
- TV Show: Vicious (Violet Crosby, 2013-2016)
Film
- Film: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Madame Olympe Maxime, 2005)
Awards & Achievements
- Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play — Tony Awards — The History Boys
- Olivier Award for Best Actress — Olivier Awards — Duet for One
Frances de la Tour Family & Relationships
Frances de la Tour is divorced. She has 2 children, Josh Cohen and Phoebe Cohen.
- Father: Charles de la Tour
- Mother: Moyra Fessas
- Siblings:
- Andy de la Tour
- Children:
- Josh Cohen
- Phoebe Cohen
Personal Information
- Full Name: Frances de la Tour
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 30, 1944
- Age: 82
- Birthday: July 30
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Bovingdon, Hertfordshire
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 7 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Charles de la Tour
- Mother: Moyra Fessas
- Siblings: Andy de la Tour
- Marital Status: Divorced
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Andy de la Tour (Sibling)
- Tom Kempinski (Spouse • Former Husband)
