June Brown
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June Muriel Brown OBE (16 February 1927 – 3 April 2022) was an English actress and author. She was best known for her role as Dot Cotton on the BBC soap opera EastEnders (1985–1993; 1997–2020). In 2005, she won Best Actress at the Inside Soap Awards and received the Lifetime Achievement award at the British Soap Awards. Brown was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2008 Birthday Honours for services to drama and to charity, and promoted OBE in the 2022 New Year Honours. In 2009, she was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress, making her the second performer to receive a BAFTA nomination for their work in a soap opera, after Jean Alexander. In February 2020 she announced that she had left EastEnders permanently, at the age of 93. Description above from the Wikipedia article June Brown, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of June Brown reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 37 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of June Brown's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 27% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), June Brown remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in EastEnders: Dot's Story, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best June Brown Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from June Brown's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of June Brown.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Lock-In | Dot Cotton | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | June Brown at 90: A Walford Legend | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Spidarlings | June | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Ethel & Ernest | Ernest's Step Mother (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Children's Party at the Palace | Aunt Spiker (James and the Giant Peach) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Margery and Gladys | Gladys Gladwell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | EastEnders: Dot's Story | Dot Cotton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Toby the Square Boy | (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Bean | Delilah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Hospital! | Cleaner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Bed | Spinster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Misunderstood | Mrs. Paley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Lady's Maid's Bell | Emma Saxon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Broken Glass | Sheila Heron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Sorry | June | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Ladies | Brenda | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Nijinsky | Maria Stepanova | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Instant Enlightenment Including VAT | Melanie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Shining Pyramid | Mrs. Joy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Murder by Decree | Annie Chapman | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | A Christmas Carol | Mrs. Dilber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | South Riding | Lily Sawdon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Doctor Who: The Time Warrior | Lady Eleanor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Brenda | Alice Penny | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The 14 | The Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Psychomania | Mrs. Pettibone | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Horatio Bottomley | Eliza Bottomley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | A Touch of the Victorians | Ruth Preston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Sitting Target | Lomart's Neighbour | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Straw Dogs | Mrs. Hebden (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Edna: The Inebriate Woman | Clara, in Psychiatric Hospital | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Sunday Bloody Sunday | Woman Patient | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Inadmissible Evidence | Dinner Guest | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Way Off Beat | Mrs. Wentworth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | It Started in Paradise | Announcer | Flop | Similar → |
June Brown - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of June Brown?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring June Brown is "EastEnders: Dot's Story" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has June Brown acted in?
June Brown has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by June Brown?
Other notable films include "Ethel & Ernest", "Margery and Gladys", and "Doctor Who: The Time Warrior".