Performer file
Imelda Staunton
Yes — Imelda Staunton played Christine Cooper in Dead Man's Eleven (Series 2, 1999).
In Midsomer Murders
Christine Cooper belongs to the close-knit village circle surrounding Fletcher's Cross and its cricket club. Staunton plays the social detail precisely, helping a seemingly cosy community feel observant, competitive and brittle.
Performer biography
Imelda Staunton is an Olivier Award-winning stage performer and an Academy Award nominee for Vera Drake. Her screen roles include Dolores Umbridge in the Harry Potter films and Queen Elizabeth II in the final seasons of The Crown.
Staunton's theatre work has earned multiple Olivier Awards, particularly for major musical roles. Vera Drake brought an Academy Award nomination, while the Harry Potter films and The Crown made her familiar to very different audiences. Her Midsomer role belongs to the period before some of those best-known international screen performances.
Career background ↗Published episode credits
1 sourced episode as Christine Cooper.