Judi Dench, who portrayed the strong-willed Jean, was 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 on December 9, 1934, and was 58 when she took on the role. Now at 90, she continues to be a revered figure in film, television, and theater. Jeffrey Palmer, who played the dry-witted Lionel, was 65 at the show’s inception and sadly passed away in 2020 at the age of 93, leaving behind a lasting legacy as a distinguished character actor.
