Thelma Barlow

About

Portrayed Mavis Wilton on British soap opera Coronation Street, a role she played for 24 years.

Before Fame

Prior to becoming an actress, she was a secretary.

Trivia

After her long-running role on Coronation Street, she played the character of Dolly Bellfield in British sitcom Dinnerladies.

Family Life

She married Graham Barlow in 1956; they had two children together.

Associated With

In 2005, she was nominated for Most Promising Newcomer at the British Independent Film Awards for her role in the British comedy film Mrs Henderson Presents, which starred Judi Dench.