Juliette Kaplan facts for kids

Marlene Juliette Kaplan (born October 2, 1939 – died October 10, 2019) was a British actress. She became very famous for playing the character Pearl Sibshaw in the BBC comedy show Last of the Summer Wine. She was part of the show from 1985 until it ended in 2010.

Early Life and Beginnings

Juliette Kaplan was born in Bournemouth, England. Her mother, Pearl, was a nurse, and her father, Jeremiah, was a sailor. Juliette spent her early childhood years in South Africa, where her father was from.

When she was nine years old, her family moved to New York City. Two years later, they returned to Bournemouth. As a teenager, Juliette took acting classes. She attended the Hampshire School of Drama in the afternoons.

Acting Career Highlights

Kaplan appeared in many British TV drama series. Some of these included Doctors, Brookside, EastEnders, and London's Burning. She also acted in the film The Death of Klinghoffer in 2003.

Pearl Sibshaw in Last of the Summer Wine

Juliette Kaplan was a main part of Last of the Summer Wine for many years. She played the strong character Pearl Sibshaw. Pearl was known for being a "battle-axe." Kaplan was on the show from 1985 until its very last episode on August 29, 2010. She even performed a special show where she played Pearl by herself in theaters across Britain.

Other Stage and TV Roles

In late 2008 and early 2009, Kaplan performed in a pantomime. A pantomime is a type of musical comedy stage show, often based on fairy tales. She played the Wicked Queen in Snow White. She performed this role at the Empire Theatre in Consett and at Buxton Opera House.

In early 2015, she joined the cast of Coronation Street. This is another popular British TV show. She played Agnes Tinker. Agnes was the grandmother of a character named Beth.

Personal Life and Later Years

Juliette Kaplan was married to Harold Hoser. They were married from 1958 until Harold passed away in 1981. They had three children together: Mark, Perrina, and Tania.

Juliette Kaplan passed away at her home in Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, on October 10, 2019.

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