Penelope Wilton is an English television, film and stage actress. Her debut film was The French Lieutenants Woman (1981). Later on, she starred in films like Cry Freedom (1987), Iris (2001), Calender Girls (2003) and Shaun of The Dead (2004). Penelope garnered immense critical acclaim for her roles in Pride and Prejudice (2005), Match Point (2005), The History Boys (2006), The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Belle (2013). She is best known for her character Isabel Crawley, in the hit television show Downton Abbey. She last starred in The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015). His other releases include Cry Freedom (1987), The BFG (2016) and Eternal Beauty (2020).