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In 1994 she won a [[Laurence Olivier]] Theatre Award. She has performed with the [[Royal National Theatre]] and the [[Royal Shakespeare Company]]. Kestelman joined the latter in 1969 but left in 1973 when she had her first role in a movie as a scientist in ''[[Zardoz]]''.
In 1994 she won a [[Laurence Olivier]] Theatre Award. She has performed with the [[Royal National Theatre]] and the [[Royal Shakespeare Company]]. In 1982 she performed in the play Macbeth, playing as Lady Macbeth. Kestelman joined the latter in 1969 but left in 1973 when she had her first role in a movie as a scientist in ''[[Zardoz]]''.


She also voiced the character [[Kreia]] in the video game ''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords]]'', and teaches acting at the [[Central School of Speech and Drama]] on the BA (Hons) Acting for Musical Stage Strand as well as numerous workshops and summer courses.
She also voiced the character [[Kreia]] in the video game ''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords]]'', and teaches acting at the [[Central School of Speech and Drama]] on the BA (Hons) Acting for Musical Stage Strand as well as numerous workshops and summer courses.

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Sara Kestelman
File:Sara Kestelman Breath of Fresh Air.JPG
Sara Kestleman performing at A Breath of Fresh Air
OccupationActress

Sara Kestelman (born 12 May 1944 in London) is an English actress. She is perhaps best known for her role as Lady Frances Brandon, Jane's mother, in Lady Jane.

Biography

In 1994 she won a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award. She has performed with the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company. In 1982 she performed in the play Macbeth, playing as Lady Macbeth. Kestelman joined the latter in 1969 but left in 1973 when she had her first role in a movie as a scientist in Zardoz.

She also voiced the character Kreia in the video game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords, and teaches acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama on the BA (Hons) Acting for Musical Stage Strand as well as numerous workshops and summer courses.

Filmography

Film

  • Ex Memoria (Short) 2006 - Eva
  • Love Story: Berlin 1942 ~ 1997 - Narrator
  • Lady Jane ~ 1986 - Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk
  • Break of Day ~ 1977 - Alice
  • Lisztomania ~ 1975 - Princess Carolyn
  • Zardoz ~ 1974 - May

TV

  • Midsomer Murders ~ 1997 - Bernie in "Hidden Depths" (# 9.1) 3/13/05
  • Casualty ~ 1986 - Mary Wynne in "Finding Faith" (# 18.29) 3/13/04
  • Trial & Retribution VII ~ 2003 - Judge Emily Hilliard
  • Hindenburg Disaster: Probable Cause ~ 2001 - Narrator
  • Mind Games ~ 2001 - Dr. Davina Ward
  • Relic Hunter ~ 1999 - Simone DeGuerre in "Memories of Montmartre" (# 1.22) 5/22/00
  • Anna Karenina ~ 2000 (mini) - Countess Vronskaya
  • The Going Wrong ~ 1998 - Tessa Mandeville
  • Invasion: Earth ~ 1998 (mini) - Group Capt. Susan Preston
  • Kavanagh QC ~ 1995 - Halina Birnbaum in "Ancient History" (# 3.3) 17/3/97
  • The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling ~ 1997 (mini) - Mrs. Wilkins
  • Brazen Hussies ~ 1996 - Madame Zarene
  • Cabaret ~ 1993 - Fräulein Schneider
  • Van der Valk ~ 1972 - Monika Hendricks in "Doctor Hoffmann's Children" (# 4.1) 1/16/91
  • The Last Romantics] ~ 1991 - Queenie Leavis
  • The War That Never Ends ~ 1991 (voice) - Presenter
  • Somewhere to Run ~ 1989 - Magistrate
  • Lady Windermere's Fan ~ 1985 - Duchess of Berwick
  • Bergerac ~ 1981 - Margaret Semple in "See You in Moscow" (# 1.5) 11/15/81
  • Nationwide ~ 1969 - in (#13.129) 7/16/81
  • Kean ~ 1978 - Elena, Countess de Koefeld
  • The New Avengers ~ 1976 - Tina in "Sleeper" (# 1.10) 12/19/76
  • Under Western Eyes ~ 1975
  • Jack Flea's Birthday Celebration ~ 1975 - Ruth
  • The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes ~ 1971 - Hagar in "The Mystery of the Amber Beads" (# 2.13) 4/16/73
  • Dixon of Dock Green ~ 1955 - Sonia Watts in "The Executioners" (# 13.4) 10/22/66

Documentaries

Commercials

  • Telegraph
  • Bryant Homes
  • Erwins

Theatre

  • Girl With a Pearl Earring ~ 2008 (Cambridge Arts Theatre; West End, London, England)
  • The Shape of Metal ~ 2003 - Nell Jeffrey (Abbey Theatre, Dublin, Ireland)
  • Hamlet ~ 2001 - Queen Gertrude (Wilbur Theatre, Boston, MA, US)
  • All About Me ~ 2001 - one woman show (Royal National Theatre, The Firebird Cafe in New York, The Royal Academy of Art)
  • Maria Marten or Murder in the Red Barn and Victorian Music Hall ~ 1999 - Dame Marten (Britten Theatre, London, England)
  • Cabaret ~ 1994
  • Copenhagen ~ 1998 - Margrethe Bohr (The Duchess Theatre, ; West End, London, England)
  • Point Valaine ~ 1991 - Linda Valaine (Minerva Studio, Chichester, UK) (see Actor Connections - Theatre)
  • Dalliance ~ 1986 - (Lyttelton Theatre, London, England)
  • Four Repertoire Leaflets ~ 1986 - (National Theatre, London, England)
  • The Threepenny Opera ~ 1986 - (Olivier Theater, London, England)
  • Repertoire Leaflet ~ 1985/6 - (National Theatre, London, England)
  • Love for Love ~ 1985 - (Lyttelton Theatre, London, England)
  • Macbeth ~ 1982 - (Royal Shakespeare Company, England)
  • Nine Repertoire Leaflets ~ 1980 - (National Theatre, London, England)
  • Eleven Repertoire Leaflets ~ 1979 -
  • Fruits of Enlightenment ~ 1979 - Lady with the Monocle (Royal National Theatre, London, England)
  • Undiscovered Country ~ 1979 - (Olivier Theatre, London, England)
  • As You Like It ~ 1979 - Rosalind (National Theatre, London, England)
  • The Double Dealer ~ 1978/9 - (Olivier Theatre, London, England)
  • Twelve Repertoire Leaflets ~ 1978 - (National Theatre, London, England)
  • State of the Revolution ~ 1977 - Kollontai (Repertory Theatre, Birmingham/The Lyttelton Theatre, London, England)
  • Bedroom Farce ~ 1977 - (National Theatre, Lyttelton Theatre, London, England)
  • Marquise of Keith ~ 1974 - Mona/Anna (Aldwych Theatre, London, England)
  • Bitter Fruits of Palestine ~ 19?? - (Barons Court Theatre, London, England)
  • Lettice and Lovage ~ - (West End, London, England)
  • Three Tall Women ~ - (West End, London, England)
  • Fiddler on the Roof ~ - (Donmar Warehouse, London, England)
  • Nine ~ - (Donmar Warehouse, London, England)
  • Cabaret ~ 1993 - Fraulein Schneider (Donmar Warehouse, London, England)
  • The American Clock ~ - (Royal National Theatre, London, England)
  • Anna Karenina ~ - Countess Vronskaya
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream ~ 1970 - Titania (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)
  • The Physicist ~ - (Library Theatre, Manchester, England)
  • The Crucible ~ - (Library Theatre, Manchester, England)
  • The Importance of Being Earnest ~ - (Library Theatre, Manchester, England)
  • Enemies ~ - (Aldwych Theatre, London, England)

Audio books

  • King Lear ~ 2002 - Regan
  • Mill on the Floss
  • Proto Zoe
  • Quarantine
  • The Siege
  • When I Lived in Modern Times
  • Full House

Radio

  • Full House (read and adapted)
  • Baldi

Books

  • A Two Hander ~

Video games

Awards, honors and nominations

  • Australian Film Institute
  • Nom 1977 Best Actress in a Lead Role for Break of Day
  • Clarence Derwent Award
  • Rec'd 1994 Best Supporting Performance in a Musical for Cabaret
  • Irish Times ESB Awards
  • Nom 2004 for The Shape of Metal
  • Laurence Olivier Theatre Award
  • Rec'd 1994 Best Supporting Performance in a Musical for Cabaret

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