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Josette Simon

British actor (born 1959 / 1960)

Josette Simon is a British actress who played Dayna Mellanby in the third and fourth series of Blake's 7. She has appeared in 50 Royal Shakespeare Company productions, playing Cleopatra in 2017, and her film credits include Cry Freedom, The Witches and Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

Josette Simon appears in 3 films in The Rerun, from 1987 to 2025. Most of that work is in comedy, romance and adventure.

Known for

  • Blake’s 7 (1980), Dayna Mellanby. Played Dayna Mellanby in the science fiction series from 1980 to 1981.
  • Cry Freedom (1987). One of her film credits, released in 1987.
  • The Witches (2020). One of her film credits, released in 2020.

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Quick answers

What movies and TV shows has Josette Simon been in?
Josette Simon appears in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025), The Witches (2020) and Cry Freedom (1987) on The Remote.
When was Josette Simon born?
Josette Simon was born on 1 January 1960.

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