Phyllida Law
British actress
- Full name
- Phyllida Ann Law
- Born
- 8 May 1932Glasgow, Escocia
- Died
- 27 July 2026aged 94
- Nationality
UK - Star sign
- Taurus
- Years active
- 1992–2016
Known for
About Phyllida Law
Phyllida Law was a British actress. They were born on 8 May 1932 in Glasgow, Escocia. Their career spanned 20 titles, among them The Secret World of Arrietty (2010), Albert Nobbs (2011) and The Time Machine (2002).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Phyllida Law is Peter's Friends (1992); in all, 20 films over 24 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Albert Nobbs (2011), with 22 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2000s, with 9 titles. The person they have worked with most is Emma Thompson, on 5 films, among them Junior and Nanny McPhee.
Latest work
Full filmography (20)- 2016
- 2014
- 2011
- 2010
- 2010
Ways to Live Forever
Grandmother
- 2005
- 2006
- 2006
Mia Sarah
Sarah
Where to watch Phyllida Law
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2011
- 2010
- 2002
- 1994
- 2005
- 1993
- 2016
- 2000
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Phyllida Law films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Ways to Live Forever 2010
- The Time Machine 2002
- Nanny McPhee 2005
- Much Ado About Nothing 1993
- The Secret World of Arrietty 2010
Family and relationships
- Children
- Emma Thompson, Sophie Thompson
- Grandchildren
- Gaia Wise
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Questions about Phyllida Law
Where was Phyllida Law born?
Phyllida Law was born on 8 May 1932 in Glasgow, Escocia.
When did Phyllida Law die?
Phyllida Law died on 27 July 2026, aged 94.
Does Phyllida Law have children?
Yes, Phyllida Law had 2 children: Emma Thompson and Sophie Thompson.
What are the best Phyllida Law films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Phyllida Law films are Ways to Live Forever (2010, 9.4), The Time Machine (2002, 7.9) and Nanny McPhee (2005, 7.6).
How many films and TV shows has Phyllida Law been in?
MovieNCo lists 20 films for Phyllida Law, from Peter's Friends (1992) to My Bakery in Brooklyn (2016).
What is Phyllida Law's star sign?
Phyllida Law was a Taurus: born on 8 May.
Page reviewed on 10 April 2015.