Millicent Martin

Millicent Martin, an English actress, singer, and comedian, built a career across theater and television. Born in Romford, Essex, she trained at the Italia Conti theater school and appeared in the chorus of Guys & Dolls before making her Broadway debut in The Boy Friend in 1954. On British television she became known for singing topical songs on the satirical weekly program That Was the Week That Was from 1962 to 1963, and in 1964 she received a BAFTA television award as light entertainment personality. She then had her own BBC series, Mainly Millicent and Millicent, between 1964 and 1966. On Broadway, she earned Tony nominations as best featured actress in a musical for Side by Side by Sondheim and King of Hearts. Later television roles included Gertrude Moon in Frasier, Joan Margaret in Grace & Frankie, and Disney Channel productions such as Return to Halloweentown (2006). Her films include Alfie (1966) and Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont (2005).