Wanda Ventham

Biography

Wanda Ventham is an English television actress born on August 5, 1935, in Brighton. She has appeared in numerous British TV shows and films, including "UFO" and "Only Fools and Horses," earning recurring roles for her portrayal of Pamela Parry. Her breakthrough came when she played the title character's mother in BBC's Sherlock series, alongside Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes. Ventham was also featured in People magazine's 2014 "Most Beautiful People in the World" edition.