Phyllida Law OBE (8 May 1932 — 27th July 2026) was a Scottish actress of screen and stage, and the mother of actresses Emma and Sophie Thompson.

Phyllida Law

Acting Born May 8, 1932 – Died July 27, 2026 Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Phyllida Law OBE (8 May 1932 — 27th July 2026) was a Scottish actress of screen and stage, and the mother of actresses Emma and Sophie Thompson.

Known For

Midsomer Murders

Felicity Dinsdale

Midsomer Murders

Mary Bingham

Agatha Christie's Poirot

Mrs Llewellyn-Smythe

Agatha Christie's Poirot

Lady Carrington

Ready, Steady, Cook

Self - Guest

Play for Today

The Wife

Play for Today

Joan

Heartbeat

Nancy Bellow

Minder

Magistrate

Tales of the Unexpected

Maggie Patton

Waking the Dead

Mrs. Carstairs

Screen Two

Marie's Mother