Elisabeth Sladen

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.5024

Gender

Female

Birthday

01-Feb-1946

Age

(80 years old)

Place of Birth

Liverpool, England, UK

Also Known As
  • Elisabeth Claira Heath Sladen

Elisabeth Sladen

Biography

Elisabeth Claira Heath Sladen (1 February 1946 - 19 April 2011) was an English actress best known for her role as Sarah Jane Smith in the British television series Doctor Who. She was a regular cast member from 1973 to 1976, alongside both Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker, and reprised the role many times in subsequent decades, both on Doctor Who and its spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures.


Credits

Hitler: The Comedy Years Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) Character: Sarah Jane Smith (archive footage) (uncredited)
A documentary about the portrayal of Adolf Hitler in popular culture.
K9 Unleashed K9 Unleashed (2000) Character: N/A
Documentory looking at the Doctors Robot Dog K9 which appeared in the Dr who series between 1977-1981 the series includes interviews with cast and crew as well a showreel for a so far unmade K9 TV series.
Built for War: The Sontaran Story Built for War: The Sontaran Story (2006) Character: N/A
The genesis and development of the Sontaran race through the history of the series, as told by some of the actors and production team involved. This specially produced documentary includes contributions from Terrance Dicks, Elisabeth Sladen, Anthony Read, Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, Bob Baker, Eric Saward and Stuart Fell.
Serial Thrillers Serial Thrillers (2004) Character: N/A
In 2004 a documentary was commissioned by the BBC looking back at the Philip Hinchcliffe era of British Television Series Doctor Who and what made those years some of the most popular in the series history.
David Tennant's Video Diary David Tennant's Video Diary (2007) Character: Self
David Tennant records behind the scenes interviews and glimpses into the production behind his three series of Doctor Who.
The Making of Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans The Making of Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans (1995) Character: N/A
Climb aboard the HMS Belfast and enter Pinewood Film Studios for a fascinating and humorous insight into the making of SHAKEDOWN — Return of the Sontarans. Includes all new interviews with the stars — Jan Chappell, Brian Croucher, Carole Ann Ford, Sophie Aldred, Rory O’Donnell, Toby Aspin and Tom Finnis — writer Terrance Dicks, director Kevin Davies, composer Mark Ayres and much more! PLUS Highlights from Dreamwatch 94'
Who is Tom Baker? Unauthorised Who is Tom Baker? Unauthorised (1997) Character: N/A
The Doctor is everyone’s favourite Time Lord. And Tom Baker is everyone’s favourite Doctor. With his manic grin, his wild hair and his mile long scarf, Baker became the definitive Doctor. His wicked sence of humour and naturally gentle personality added whole new dimensions to the character. This video includes a highly revealing interview with Baker that’s never been seen on television or video. Margarita in hand, he soaks up the California sunshine and talks openly about his time as the Doctor.
Summer Session Summer Session (1992) Character: Self
Rob Brydon auditions to be the Doctor, whilst some Daleks escape to an auction in Wales.
Are Friends Electric? Are Friends Electric? (2007) Character: N/A
This documentary examines Tom Baker's introduction as the Doctor and the making of his first story, Robot.
The K-9 Files The K-9 Files (2008) Character: N/A
Several key production personnel look at the making of K-9 and Company: A Girls Best Friend, plus K-9's subsequent life in books and comic strips is examined and explored.
Worlds Within: The Life of Ian Marter Worlds Within: The Life of Ian Marter (2025) Character: Self (archive footage)
In 1974, Ian Marter was cast as Harry Sullivan, opposite Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen, in a new era of Doctor Who. Marter was meant to be the show’s action man, but just months prior to joining, his erratic health nearly caused his death. This new feature-length documentary explores in intimate detail Marter’s turbulent, enigmatic and brilliant life.
Changing Time: Living and Leaving Doctor Who Changing Time: Living and Leaving Doctor Who (2006) Character: N/A
A special 50-minute documentary that looks at the making of The Hand of Fear, and also examines the special relationship between the Doctor and his companion, Sarah Jane Smith.
Five Doctors, One Studio Five Doctors, One Studio (2008) Character: N/A
Raw video footage of the only studio recording session in which Peter Davison, Jon Pertwee, Patrick Troughton and Richard Hurndall were all together during the filming of the Doctor Who story The Five Doctors.
My Sarah Jane: A Tribute to Elisabeth Sladen My Sarah Jane: A Tribute to Elisabeth Sladen (2011) Character: Self (archive footage)
My Sarah Jane: A Tribute to Elisabeth Sladen was a special documentary made by the Doctor Who Confidential production team as a memorial tribute to the late Elisabeth Sladen.
Name for the Day Name for the Day (1980) Character: Jo
Clive decides he will go mad. Stark raving mad. His wife doesn't take him seriously, until Clive does something that makes her realise he means it.
Ferry Cross the Mersey Ferry Cross the Mersey (1965) Character: N/A
Gerry and Fred Marsden, Les McGuire, and Les "Chad" Chadwick portray themselves in a romp through the early-1960s Liverpool Beat Scene. Art students by day and musicians by night, the boys' big break comes by winning a local talent contest. But first, they must retrieve their instruments, which have been mistakenly carried to the airport.
The Ties That Bind Us The Ties That Bind Us (2008) Character: Sarah Jane Smith (archive footage)
A look at the subtle (and not so subtle!) links to the show's past and future contained within the story of The Five Doctors.
Chronotrip Chronotrip (2002) Character: N/A
Philosophical Time Travel
A Darker Side: The Making of Planet of Evil A Darker Side: The Making of Planet of Evil (2007) Character: N/A
A selection of key production personnel look at the making of Planet of Evil.
Doctor Who: Downtime Doctor Who: Downtime (2025) Character: Sarah-Jane Smith
Ian Levine's version of the 'Wilderness era' Doctor Who story with Sylvester McCoy.
Doctor Who: The Sontaran Experiment Doctor Who: The Sontaran Experiment (1975) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
Sontaran Field Major Styre is conducting experiments on the survivors of future Earth in preparation of a full-scale Sontaran invasion of the planet. Can the Doctor defeat Styre and save the world?
Doctor Who: Clara and the TARDIS Doctor Who: Clara and the TARDIS (2013) Character: Sarah-Jane Smith (archive footage)
While sleeping over, the TARDIS decides to play a prank on Clara, much to her displeasure.
Doctor Who: The Android Invasion Doctor Who: The Android Invasion (1975) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
The Doctor and Sarah return to Earth in the present day to find a strangely deserted village and woods stalked by white-clad figures.
Doctor Who: The Legend of Ruby Sunday & Empire of Death Doctor Who: The Legend of Ruby Sunday & Empire of Death (2024) Character: Sarah Jane Smith (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Doctor and Ruby Sunday have faced the Bogeyman, fought against Maestro, and survived the battlefield of Kastarion 3. In the epic two-part season finale, The Doctor and Ruby arrive at UNIT headquarters on a top-secret mission and a long-buried secret awaits…
Doctor Who: The Time Warrior Doctor Who: The Time Warrior (1974) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
When scientists start to go missing in the 20th century, the Doctor is called in by the Brigadier to investigate. His investigations lead him to deduce that they are being kidnapped through time and he sets off in pursuit, unknowingly kidnapping journalist Sarah Jane Smith in the process. Arriving in the middle ages, the Doctor and Sarah find themselves caught up in the machinations of the robber baron Irongron and his man from the stars. The alien, a Sontaran named Linx, is arming him with modern weapons in return for helping him repair his damaged ship, and it's up to the Doctor and Sarah to stop him from ruining the Earth's timeline.
Doctor Who: Pyramids of Mars Doctor Who: Pyramids of Mars (1975) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
In a Victorian Gothic mansion, strange things are afoot. The master of the house, away in Egypt, has been replaced by a sinister Egyptian. Cloth-wrapped Mummies roam the grounds, killing people. Beneath a pyramid, the last of the Osirans — Sutekh the Destroyer — waits to be freed, to at long last bring his gift of death to all who live.
Adventures in Space and Time Adventures in Space and Time (1999) Character: Herself
A documentary on the history of Doctor Who (1963) featuring new interviews with cast and crew, transmitted as part of "Doctor Who Night" on BBC2.
Talking Doctor Who Talking Doctor Who (2023) Character: Self / Sarah Jane Smith (archive footage)
As part of the sixtieth anniversary celebrations of Doctor Who, David Tennant time-travels back through the BBC archives to tell the story of the Doctor’s classic era.
Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom (1976) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
When scientists in the Antarctic uncover a mysterious seed pod, the Doctor is called in to investigate. He soon realises it is extraterrestrial and extremely dangerous. At the same time, however, ruthless millionaire plant-lover Harrison Chase has learned of the find and decides he must have the pod for his collection of rare and beautiful flora. Meanwhile the pod itself harbours intelligent life with sinister plans of its own...
Doctor Who: Robot Doctor Who: Robot (1975) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
The newly-regenerated Doctor helps UNIT battle a sentient robot being manipulated by a corrupt scientific organization.
Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon (1974) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
The Doctor returns to Peladon fifty years after his last visit, to find Queen Thalira, daughter of the late King Peladon, on the throne. A tense labour dispute between Pel nobility and miners is worsened when apparitions of their deity Aggedor attack and kill several miners. The Galactic Federation desperately needs trisilicate for its war against Galaxy 5 and sends in brutal Ice Warrior troopers to ensure production. The Doctor discovers a devious plot at the heart of Aggedor's appearances.
Our Sarah Jane: The Life of Elisabeth Sladen Our Sarah Jane: The Life of Elisabeth Sladen (2020) Character: Self (archive footage)
A feature-length look at the life and career of Sarah Jane Smith, played by Elisabeth Sladen.
Doctor Who: Revenge of the Cybermen Doctor Who: Revenge of the Cybermen (1975) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
Arriving on Space Station Nerva in its distant past, the Doctor, Sarah and Harry find its crew threatened by a mysterious plague. Discovering that things are not as they seem, they uncover a Cyberman plot to destroy Voga, planet of gold.
Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time (1993) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
All of the Doctor's incarnations are in crisis when The Rani creates a time-loop in the East-end of London in this 30th Anniversary Special.
Doctor Who: The End of Time Doctor Who: The End of Time (2010) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
The Doctor finally faces his destiny as both his home planet and old foe reappears.
Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks (1984) Character: Sarah-Jane Smith (archive footage) (uncredited)
Captured in a time corridor, the Doctor and his companions are forced to land on 20th century Earth, diverted by the Doctor's oldest enemy - the Daleks. It is here the true purpose of the time corridor becomes apparent: after ninety years of imprisonment, Davros, the ruthless creator of the Daleks, is to be liberated to assist in the resurrection of his army. Not even the Daleks foresee the poisonous threat of their creator. Indeed, who would suspect Davros of wanting to destroy his own Daleks - and why? Only the Doctor knows the truth. Will he descend to Davros' level of evil to stop him?
Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons (1975) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
When the Doctor, Sarah Jane and Harry arrive in Scotland, having received an urgent request for assistance from the Brigadier, they discover that the mysterious force which has destroyed three oil rigs has left giant teeth marks on the wreckage. The mystery deepens, leading them to the shores of Loch Ness where they find that the legendary monster really does exist – and is the murderous tool of the Zygons, aliens intent on overpowering the planet. The Doctor, his companions and UNIT must find a way to defeat the deadly Loch Ness Monster and its controllers, but the Zygons have the terrifying power to change shape. The Doctor's life has never been in more danger, as the line between allies and enemies is tested to the very limit...
Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders (1974) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
The blue crystal that the Doctor took from Metebelis III in a previous adventure is desperately sought by the Eight Legs, a race of mutated spiders, as the final element in their plan for universal domination. With help from an old mentor, the Doctor realises the only way to foil the plot is to make the ultimate sacrifice. The Doctor must risk death to return to the cave of the Great One and save the universe.
Doctor Who: Planet of Evil Doctor Who: Planet of Evil (1975) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
Picking up a distress call from the edge of the known universe, the Doctor and Sarah Jane find themselves on Zeta Minor where a geological team has run afoul of some strange goings on...
The Story of Doctor Who The Story of Doctor Who (2003) Character: N/A
Documentary to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of this popular cult sci-fi television series.
The Sarah Jane Adventures: Invasion of the Bane The Sarah Jane Adventures: Invasion of the Bane (2007) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
There's a new drink taking the world by storm - Bubbleshock! Everyone's drinking it. When Maria's dragged along to the factory tour by her new friend, Kelsey - a girl with an opinion on everything - she's plunged into the sinister world of Bubbleshock and the mysterious Mrs Wormwood. There's something terrible behind the hype - something Sarah Jane's interested in too...
The Doctors: The Tom Baker Years The Doctors: The Tom Baker Years (2017) Character: N/A
This is the definitive set of interviews with the team of actors who brought the TOM BAKER era of DOCTOR WHO to life! This documentary includes the best in-depth interviews with TOM BAKER (the Fourth Doctor), ELISABETH SLADEN (Sarah Jane), IAN MARTER (Harry), LOUISE JAMESON (Leela), MARY TAMM (Romana) and JOHN LEESON (Voice of K9)!
Celebration: Doctor Who in 1983 Celebration: Doctor Who in 1983 (2008) Character: N/A
Producer Steve Broster takes a look back to 1983 and the celebration of Doctor Who's twentieth anniversary, including the production and transmission of 'The Five Doctors', the media interest and the BBC Enterprises' event at Longleat House. Featuring actors Peter Davison, Elisabeth Sladen, Nicholas Courtney, Mark Strickson, Janet Fielding, Carole Ann Ford, John Leeson, Richard Franklin and Caroline John, writer Terrance Dicks, director Peter Moffatt, visual effects designer Mike Kelt, new series writers Paul Cornell and Gareth Roberts, prominent fans Andrew Beech, Ian Levine, Richard Molesworth and James Goss. Presented by Colin Baker.
Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks (1974) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
An energy drain traps the Third Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith on the planet Exxilon with its hostile natives, causing the travellers to make an uneasy alliance with a Marine Space Corps expedition and a squadron of Daleks. The key to escape for all of them lies at the heart of a powerful and mysterious lost city, but only after a series of deadly traps.
Silver Dream Racer Silver Dream Racer (1980) Character: Bank Secretary
Nick Freeman is a motorcycle racer who, following the death of his brother, inherits a revolutionary prototype motorcycle, and is determined to race it at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Betzi Betzi (1978) Character: Countess Bertrand
A moody drama concerning the lonely but luxurious imprisonment of Napoleon Bonaparte on St Helena.
The Sarah Jane Adventures: From Raxacoricofallapatorius with Love The Sarah Jane Adventures: From Raxacoricofallapatorius with Love (2009) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
A short film special of The Sarah Jane Adventures for Comic Relief.
Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear (1976) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
When the TARDIS lands in a quarry on Earth, Sarah unearths what appears to be a fossilised hand, buried in one-hundred-fifty-million-year-old strata. Analysis shows the hand to be silicon-based and inert, but when Sarah begins to act as if possessed, the Doctor suspects that it may still be alive...
Doctor Who: The Five Doctors Doctor Who: The Five Doctors (1983) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
Many incarnations of the Doctors and their old companions are taken out of time and deposited in the Death Zone on Gallifrey. There, they must battle the Master, Daleks, Cybermen and Yeti in order to reach the Dark Tower and discover the Tomb of Rassilon.
Doctor Who: The Ark in Space Doctor Who: The Ark in Space (1975) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
In the distant future, the Doctor, Sarah and Harry find a space station preserving the future of mankind. But the insect Wirrn have got there first...
Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 2 Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 2 (2010) Character: Sara Jane Smith (archive footage)
Amy tries to flirt with The Doctor but he tries to ignore her advances.
30 Years in the TARDIS 30 Years in the TARDIS (1993) Character: Herself
A documentary celebrating the 30th anniversary of Doctor Who, featuring new interviews, rare archive footage and recently discovered material.
Doctor Who: Logopolis Doctor Who: Logopolis (1981) Character: Sarah Jane Smith (archive footage)
After an encounter with the Master, an airline stewardess named Tegan Jovanka becomes an unwitting stowaway aboard the TARDIS as it travels to the planet Logopolis. There, the Doctor discovers that the Master's interference with the Logopolitans' advanced mathematics has unleashed a wave of entropy which threatens to consume the entire universe.
Downtime Downtime (1995) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
Retired commander of the United Nations' Intelligence Taskforce, and long-time associate of the mysterious time traveler the Doctor, Brigadier Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart faces the toughest battle of his military career when he is embroiled in a plot unwittingly set in motion by university chancellor Victoria Waterfield, herself a former companion of the Doctor, to take over the Earth by an evil alien entity called the Great Intelligence, aided by its ferocious robot Yeti cohorts. Can the Brigadier defeat this menace to the Earth without the Doctor's help?
Doctor Who: The Brain of Morbius Doctor Who: The Brain of Morbius (1976) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
Mad scientist Mehendri Solon is building a body from spare parts to house the disembodied brain of the evil Time Lord Morbius. He fancies the Doctor's head as the final piece...
Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs (1974) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
The Third Doctor and Sarah arrive in 1970s London to find it has been evacuated because dinosaurs have appeared mysteriously. It turns out the dinosaurs are being brought to London via a time machine to further a plan to revert London to a pre-technological level.
K-9 and Company: A Girl's Best Friend K-9 and Company: A Girl's Best Friend (1981) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
Sarah Jane Smith arrives at the home of her Aunt Lavinia in the cozy village of Moreton Harwood, only to find that Lavinia is nowhere to be found and that the Doctor has left her a parting gift in K·9 Mark III. With the help of K·9 and Lavinia's young ward Brendan Richards, Sarah Jane starts investigating her aunt's disappearance. In the process, they discover that Moreton Harwood is home to a coven worshipping the pagan god Hecate and preparing for a human sacrifice...
Doctor Who: The Masque of Mandragora Doctor Who: The Masque of Mandragora (1976) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
An alien intelligence hitches a ride onboard the TARDIS to 15th century Italy, where a deranged astrologer attempts to harness its power.
Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks (1975) Character: Sarah Jane Smith
The Time Lords dispatch the Doctor to the past of the planet Skaro on his deadliest adventure yet — to prevent the creation of the Daleks.



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