Caroline Blakiston

Caroline Blakiston, born on February 13, 1933, is a distinguished English actress celebrated for her diverse roles across television and film. She gained significant recognition for her portrayal of Mon Mothma in the iconic science-fiction film, *Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi*. Blakiston's television career began in the 1960s, during which she showcased her talent in several notable series, including three episodes of *The Avengers* and various ITC productions like *The Saint*. One of her standout performances came in 1967 when she played Marjorie Ferrar in the BBC's acclaimed adaptation of John Galsworthy's *The Forsyte Saga*.

In 1977, she took on the role of Lady Paulton in *Raffles* and later appeared as Helen Carobleat in *Murder Most English*. Blakiston continued to impress audiences in 1986 as the antagonist Bess Sedgwick, appearing alongside Joan Hickson's Miss Marple in the BBC production "At Bertram's Hotel," which also aired on PBS in the United States. Her versatility was further showcased when she played Lionel Hardcastle's ex-wife in an episode of *As Time Goes By*, reuniting with Geoffrey Palmer, with whom she had shared the screen a decade earlier in Carla Lane's *The Last Song*. Blakiston's enduring career reflects her remarkable ability to captivate audiences across generations.