Scene from Lust for a Vampire (1971)

Alternate Names: Judith C. Matheson, The Exquisite Miss M

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• The Exquisite Cadaver (1969) as Esther

Most Important Roles:

• Twins of Evil (1971) as Woodman's Daughter
• Percy's Progress (1974) as Maria
• Peter Cushing: Behind the Camera (2022) as Self
• Shelley (1972) as Jane Williams
• The House That Vanished (1973) as Lorna Collins
• Crucible of Terror (1972) as Marcia
• The Exquisite Cadaver (1969) as Esther
• The Flesh and Blood Show (1972) as Jane
• Lust for a Vampire (1971) as Amanda
• Saucy! - Secrets of the British Sex Comedy (2024) as Self

Career Highlights:

• Twins of Evil (1971)
• Percy's Progress (1974)
• Peter Cushing: Behind the Camera (2022)
• Shelley (1972)
• The House That Vanished (1973)
• Crucible of Terror (1972)
• The Exquisite Cadaver (1969)
• The Flesh and Blood Show (1972)
• Lust for a Vampire (1971)
• Saucy! - Secrets of the British Sex Comedy (2024)

Judy Matheson, born Judith C. Matheson in Thurrock, Essex, England, began her acting career post-drama school with tours of the United States and prominent Shakespeare productions like 'Measure for Measure'. She rose to fame after starring in 'The Exquisite Cadaver' (1969), subsequently appearing in several notable Hammer horror films such as 'Twins of Evil', 'Lust for a Vampire' (both 1971), and more. Matheson also made TV appearances throughout the 1970s, including 'Blake's 7'. She left acting at the end of the decade, married, had children, but still occasionally meets fans at film conventions.

Alternate Names: Pippa Steele, Pippa Marguerite Steel

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Cop-Out (1967) as Sue Phillips

Most Important Roles:

• Lust for a Vampire (1971) as Susan Pelley
• Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) as Scoreboard Girl (uncredited)
• The Vampire Lovers (1970) as Laura
• Cop-Out (1967) as Sue Phillips
• The World of Hammer: Vamp (1994) as Laura / Susan Pelley
• Take a Girl Like You (1970) as Ted
• Guns in the Heather (1969) as Air Stewardess (uncredited)
• Young Winston (1972) as Clementine Hozier

Career Highlights:

• Lust for a Vampire (1971)
• Oh! What a Lovely War (1969)
• The Vampire Lovers (1970)
• Cop-Out (1967)
• The World of Hammer: Vamp (1994)
• Take a Girl Like You (1970)
• Guns in the Heather (1969)
• Young Winston (1972)

Pippa Steel was a British actress who worked primarily during the 1970s. She was born in England and is best known for her role as 'Countess Impaler' in the horror film 'Lust for a Vampire' (1971). Her acting career spanned over two decades, with her last credited role being in 1992.

First Appearances:

• Lust for a Vampire (1971) as Schoolgirl

Most Important Roles:

• Confessions of a Window Cleaner (1974) as Jacqui
• Come Play with Me (1977) as Christina
• Can You Keep It Up for a Week? (1975) as Mrs. Bristol
• Keep It Up Downstairs (1976) as Lady Cockshute
• Secrets of a Door-to-Door Salesman (1973) as Penny
• Keep It Up, Jack! (1974) as Virginia
• Girls Come First (1975) as Sue Street
• Doing Rude Things (1995) as
• Can I Come Too? (1978) as Vera Ball
• A Man with a Maid (1975) as Alice Faversham

Career Highlights:

• Confessions of a Window Cleaner (1974)
• Come Play with Me (1977)
• Can You Keep It Up for a Week? (1975)
• Keep It Up Downstairs (1976)
• Secrets of a Door-to-Door Salesman (1973)
• Keep It Up, Jack! (1974)
• Girls Come First (1975)
• Doing Rude Things (1995)
• Can I Come Too? (1978)
• A Man with a Maid (1975)