Judi Bowker (born 6 April 1954) is an English film and television actress.
Early life
Bowker was born in Shawford, Hampshire, England, the daughter of Alfred J. Bowker and Ann Fairweather, who had married in 1947.[1] The family moved to the British colony of Northern Rhodesia when Bowker was two, and lived there for eight years. She had many interests, including painting and riding.[2] However, she was most interested in acting, and began to pursue her acting career after the family returned to England.
Career
Bowker first came to international attention as the star of The Adventures of Black Beauty (1972), a television series which was a continuation of the book. In an interview, Bowker stated that her experience in riding horses was probably the key to being cast in the role. She also recalled how some of the Black Beauty episodes were set in springtime, but filmed in winter, so that sometimes she had to wear summer outfits in cold weather.[3]
^"Judith A Bowker" in England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1916-2007, ; "Alfred J Bowker" in England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005; ancestry.co.uk, accessed 4 September 2021 (subscription required)
