Judi Dench School, a Quaker independent secondary school in York, and became a Quaker. Her brothers, one of whom was actor Jeffery Dench, were born in Tyldesley, Lancashire. Her niece, Emma Dench, is a historian of ancient Rome and professor previously at Birkbeck, University of London, and currently at Harvard University. In Britain, Dench has developed a reputation as one of the greatest actresses of the post-war period, primarily through her work in theatre, which has been her forte throughout her career. She has more than once been named number one in polls for Britain's best actor. Through her parents, Dench had
Judi Bowker is married to Harry Meacher. Judi Bowker Judi Bowker (born 6 April 1954) is an English film and television actress. Bowker was born in Shawford, Hampshire, England. On stage from childhood, she first attracted international attention as the star of "The Adventures of Black Beauty", a 1972 TV series which was a "continuation" of the book. She also starred as Clare of Assisi in Franco Zeffirelli's "Brother Sun, Sister Moon", also from 1972. Her other well-known film appearances are as Princess Andromeda in the 1981 Ray Harryhausen film, "Clash of the Titans" and as Lady Olivia Lilburn in Alan Bridges'