Celia Diana Savile Imrie CBE (born 15 July 1952 in Guildford, England) is an English character actress. She has appeared in films such as Bridget Jones' Diary, Calendar Girls and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. She has also had an extensive television career, often collaborating with Victoria Wood.
From 2016-2022 she had a regular gig on Better Things as the eccentric mother of the protagonist.
Her son is actor Angus Imrie.
Selected Filmography:
- Highlander (1986): Kate.
- The Borrowers (1997): Homily Clock.
- Dinnerladies (1998-2000): Philippa.
- Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999): Fighter Pilot Bravo 5.
- Gormenghast (2000): Lady Gertrude.
- Bridget Jones' Diary (2001): Una Alconbury.
- A Is For Acid (2002): Rose Henderson.
- Calendar Girls (2003): Celia.
- Doc Martin, episode "Going Bodmin" (2004): Susan Brading.
- Nanny McPhee (2005): Mrs. Quickly.
- St Trinians (2007): Matron.
- You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010): Enid Wicklow.
- The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011): Madge Hardcastle.
- Doctor Who, episode "The Bells of Saint John" (2013): Miss Kizlet.
- What We Did on Our Holiday (2014): Agnes Chisolm.
- Legends of Tomorrow, episode "Last Refuge" (2016): Mary Xavier.
- Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018): Vice Chancellor.
- Malevolent (2018): Mrs. Green.
- Love Again (2023): Gina Valentine
- Good Grief (2023): Imelda