Connie Booth

Description: (Actress, Psychotherapist)

Connie Booth is an American-born actor, author, comedian, and psychotherapist. As an actor, she is best known for playing ‘Polly Sherman’ in ‘BBC2’s ‘Fawlty Towers,’ which she co-wrote with her then-husband, John Cleese. Booth has played various roles on British TV. She has portrayed ‘Sophie’ in ‘Dickens of London’ (1976), ‘Mrs. Errol’ in a ‘BBC’s ‘Little Lord Fauntleroy’ (1980), ‘Doctor Lucy Connoe’ in ‘The Tomorrow People,’ and ‘Miss March’ in a dramatization of Edith Wharton's ‘The Buccaneers’ (1995). She also appeared in a number of films such as ‘And Now for Something Completely Different’ (1971), ‘Romance with a Double Bass’ (1974), ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ (1975), and ‘Little Lord Fauntleroy’ (1980). She starred in the lead role of ‘Ruth,’ a schizophrenic daughter of an abusive father in the 1981 film ‘The Story of Ruth.’ Some of her other notable films of the 1980s are ‘84 Charing Cross Road’ (1987), ‘High Spirits’ (1988), and ‘Hawks’ (1988). Her last film, ‘Leon the Pig Farmer,’ was released in 1993. Her last appearance was in the TV film ‘The Buccaneers’ in 1995. After ending her acting career, Bonnie studied in London to become a psychotherapist.

Overview

Birthday January 31, 1944 (Aquarius)
Alternative names Constance Booth
Height 168 cm
City Indianapolis, Indiana
Spouse/Ex- John Lahr (m. 2000), John Cleese (m. 1968–1978)
Parents
Children Cynthia Cleese

Did you know

Where is Connie Booth from? Connie Booth was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
Has Connie Booth retired from acting? Connie Booth has largely retired from acting and has focused on writing and other pursuits.
What is Connie Booth best known for? Connie Booth is best known for her role as Polly Sherman in the British sitcom "Fawlty Towers."
Did Connie Booth ever collaborate with her ex-husband John Cleese? Yes, Connie Booth co-wrote "Fawlty Towers" with her ex-husband John Cleese.
What other TV shows or movies has Connie Booth appeared in? In addition to "Fawlty Towers," Connie Booth has appeared in various TV shows and movies, including "Monty Python's Flying Circus" and "The Buccaneers."
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