Annette Crosbie - Actor Profile

Annette Crosbie

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 12, 1934
Birth Place: Gorebridge, Midlothian, Scotland, UK

About Annette Crosbie

Annette Crosbie is a Scottish actress. She is best known for her role as Margaret Meldrew in the BBC sitcom One Foot in the Grave.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Annette Crosbie Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Annette Crosbie reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Annette Crosbie's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 54% of Annette Crosbie's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Wine of India, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Annette Crosbie Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Annette Crosbie's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Wine of India (1970) movie poster
★10.0

Wine of India: In the year 2050, advances in medicine have resulted in a need for population control. People reaching the age of 100 mu

Wine of India

1970•TV Movie
★10.0
Jessie (1980) movie poster
★10.0

Jessie: A woman starts work as a nanny to a mute boy in a Victorian household. The boy's growing attachment to her however cause

Jessie

1980•Drama
★9.5
One Foot in the Grave: The Wisdom Of The Witch (1995) movie poster
★9.5

One Foot in the Grave: The Wisdom Of The Witch: A witch predicts an untimely end for Victor; Patrick and Pippa prepare to move far away from the Meldrews, but Patrick g

One Foot in the Grave: The Wisdom Of The Witch

1995•Comedy
★9.0
A Question Of Faith (1979) movie poster
★9.0

A Question Of Faith: The last days of famous Russian author Leo Tolstoy which are paralleled with one of his last stories - The Death of Ivan

A Question Of Faith

1979
★9.0
Separate Tables (1970) movie poster
★9.0

Separate Tables: A play by Terence Rattigan about the stories of several people staying at a seaside hotel in Bournemouth which features

Separate Tables

1970•Romance

Full Filmography

Every movie Annette Crosbie has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Dial M for Middlesbrough Edna Hit Similar →
2017 Eat Locals Alice Flop Similar →
2016 British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves Margaret Meldrew (archive footage) (uncredited) Average Similar →
2016 Dad's Army Cissy Godfrey Flop Similar →
2015 Cider with Rosie Granny Trill Flop Similar →
2014 Into the Woods Granny Average Similar →
2014 What We Did on Our Holiday Doreen Hit Similar →
2006 Viva Blackpool Mrs. Berry Super Hit Similar →
2005 Footprints in the Snow Julie's Mum Flop Similar →
2004 Quite Ugly One Morning Mrs. Kinross Flop Similar →
2003 Calendar Girls Jessie Hit Similar →
2001 One Foot in the Grave: Visiting Uncle Dick Margaret Meldrew Super Hit Similar →
1999 The Debt Collector Lana Average Similar →
1997 One Foot in the Grave: Endgame Margaret Meldrew Super Hit Similar →
1997 Shooting Fish Mrs Cummins Average Similar →
1996 One Foot in the Grave: Starbound Margaret Meldrew Super Hit Similar →
1996 Flowers of the Forest Dr. Elizabeth MacKay Hit Similar →
1995 One Foot in the Grave: The Wisdom Of The Witch Margaret Meldrew Super Hit Similar →
1995 Nervous Energy Tom's Mother Flop Similar →
1995 Solitaire for 2 Mrs. Dwyer Average Similar →
1994 One Foot in the Grave: The Man Who Blew Away Margaret Meldrew Flop Similar →
1994 Message for Posterity 1st Labour MP Super Hit Similar →
1993 One Foot in the Grave: One Foot in the Algarve Margaret Meldrew Super Hit Similar →
1993 One Foot in the Grave: Victor In The Bath Margaret Meldrew (Voice) Super Hit Similar →
1993 Leon the Pig Farmer Dr Johnson Flop Similar →
1991 The Pope Must Die Mother Superior Flop Similar →
1991 Chernobyl: The Final Warning Dr. Galina Petrovna Average Similar →
1989 Beyond The Pale Cynthia Hit Similar →
1986 Paradise Postponed Dorothy Simcox Hit Similar →
1984 Pericles, Prince of Tyre Dionyza Super Hit Similar →
1984 Ordeal by Innocence Kirsten Lindstrom Flop Similar →
1983 The Tragedy of Richard III Duchess of York Super Hit Similar →
1982 The Disappearance of Harry Lizzy Webster Super Hit Similar →
1980 Jessie Nanny Super Hit Similar →
1980 Hawk the Slayer Abbess Flop Similar →
1980 Twelfth Night Maria Hit Similar →
1979 A Question Of Faith Sofya Andreyevna Super Hit Similar →
1979 Of Mycenae and Men - Super Hit Similar →
1978 The Lord of the Rings Galadriel (voice) Hit Similar →
1978 Langrishe, Go Down Helen Langrishe Flop Similar →
1976 The Slipper and the Rose Fairy Godmother Hit Similar →
1972 Follow Me! Miss Framer Super Hit Similar →
1970 Killing Time - Flop Similar →
1970 The Lie Katherine Hit Similar →
1970 Wine of India Julie Super Hit Similar →
1970 Separate Tables Miss Cooper Super Hit Similar →
N/A Anchor Me Hattie Carter Average Similar →
1968 Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter Maid (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1966 Sky West and Crooked Mrs. White Average Similar →
1959 The Bridal Path 1st Waitress Average Similar →

Annette Crosbie - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Annette Crosbie?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Annette Crosbie is "Wine of India" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Annette Crosbie acted in?

Annette Crosbie has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Annette Crosbie?

Other notable films include "Jessie", "One Foot in the Grave: The Wisdom Of The Witch", and "A Question Of Faith".

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