Maggie Ollerenshaw - Actor Profile

Maggie Ollerenshaw

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
20Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 8, 1949
Birth Place: Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, Lancashire, England, UK

About Maggie Ollerenshaw

Margaret Ollerenshaw is an English actress, known for playing the role of Mavis in the BBC sitcom Open All Hours and its sequel Still Open All Hours. Her other television credits include First of the Summer Wine, The House of Eliott and Lovejoy.

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Maggie Ollerenshaw Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Maggie Ollerenshaw reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 20 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 55% of Maggie Ollerenshaw'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 Fairies, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Maggie Ollerenshaw Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Maggie Ollerenshaw's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Fairies (1978) movie poster
★10.0

Fairies: 'I'd stake my reputation on it. These photographs are not faked.' But how could photographs, taken on a simple camera by

Fairies

1978•Drama
★8.0
Cherished (2005) movie poster
★8.0

Cherished: A drama based on the true story of Angela Cannings, who was wrongly convicted of killing two of her children, on the bas

Cherished

2005•TV Movie
★7.5
Thomas & Friends: Tinsel on the Tracks (2016) movie poster
★7.5

Thomas & Friends: Tinsel on the Tracks: Thomas & Friends Christmas movie, 2016.

Thomas & Friends: Tinsel on the Tracks

2016•Animation
★7.3
War Horse (2011) movie poster
★7.3

War Horse: On the brink of the First World War, Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the Cavalry by his father. Against the backd

War Horse

2011•War
★7.1
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman (2005) movie poster
★7.1

Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman: Following in his father's footsteps, Albert Pierrepoint becomes one of Britain's most prolific executioners, hiding his

Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman

2005•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Maggie Ollerenshaw has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Open All Hours: Inside Out - Flop Similar →
2024 Bad Tidings April Hit Similar →
2024 Finger Food Nana Flop Similar →
2016 Thomas & Friends: Tinsel on the Tracks Henrietta (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2011 War Horse Narracott's Neighbor Hit Similar →
2007 The Bad Mother's Handbook Jessie Pilkington Hit Similar →
2005 Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman Mary Pierrepoint Hit Similar →
2005 Cherished Mary Barry Super Hit Similar →
2000 This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper Margaret Oldfield Hit Similar →
1994 Fair Game Eileen Flop Similar →
1988 The Bell-Run Daisy Roper Flop Similar →
1988 Unreported Incident Joan Flop Similar →
1987 Coast to Coast Courier Hit Similar →
1985 Star Quality Usherette Hit Similar →
1984 A Private Function Woman Hit Similar →
1983 Being Normal Dr. Clare Flop Similar →
1982 Britannia Hospital Miss Rowntree Average Similar →
1980 Minor Complications Staff nurse Flop Similar →
1978 Fairies Annie Griffiths Super Hit Similar →
1976 Well Thank You, Thursday 1st Mother Flop Similar →

Maggie Ollerenshaw - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Maggie Ollerenshaw?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maggie Ollerenshaw is "Fairies" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Maggie Ollerenshaw acted in?

Maggie Ollerenshaw has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Maggie Ollerenshaw?

Other notable films include "Cherished", "Thomas & Friends: Tinsel on the Tracks", and "War Horse".

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