Rosalind Ayres Biography: Husband, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Titanic

Rosalind Ayres is an English actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as Lucy, Lady Duff-Gordon in Titanic (1997) and her extensive work in theater, radio, and television.

Frequently collaborating with her husband, Martin Jarvis, she has made significant contributions to British and American entertainment, including voice work for Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception (2011).

Profile

• Full Name: Rosalind Ayres
• Stage Name: Rosalind Ayres
• Born: December 7, 1946
• Age: 78 years old
• Birthplace: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, UK
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: British Actress, Director, Producer, Writer
• Height: 5’7
• Parents: Mr and Mrs Ayres
• Siblings: unknown
• Spouse: Martin Jarvis (married November 23, 1974–present)
• Children: 2, Toby Jarvis (son), and Oliver Jarvis (son)
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million to $8 million

Early Life and Education

Rosalind Ayres was born on December 7, 1946, in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. her parents Mr and Mrs Ayres, Detail about her siblings, and early childhood are not publicly available, as she maintains a private personal life.

Growing up in post-war England, she developed an interest in the arts, likely influenced by Birmingham’s cultural scene. Her educational background is not extensively documented, but her polished performances and directorial work suggest formal training in acting, possibly at a drama school or through theater workshops in the UK.

Her career trajectory indicates a strong foundation in the performing arts, honed through early stage work.

Career

Rosalind Ayres began her acting career in the 1970s with roles in films like Little Malcolm and His Struggle Against the Eunuchs (1974), That’ll Be the Day (1974), and Stardust (1975). She appeared in the musical The Slipper and the Rose (1976) as Isobella and the drama The Weather in the Streets (1983).

Her television credits include Country Matters I (1974–75, PBS), Armchair Thriller (1978), Penmarric (1979), The Bounder (1982), Father’s Day (1983–84), and Trevor’s World of Sport (2003). She gained prominence for playing Lucy, Lady Duff-Gordon in Titanic (1997), alongside her husband, Martin Jarvis, who portrayed Sir Cosmo Duff-Gordon.

Other notable films include Gods and Monsters (1998) as Elsa Lanchester, Beautiful People (2000), and Christmas in the Clouds (2005).

Ayres provided voice and motion capture for Katherine Marlowe in the video game Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception (2011). Her recent roles include Outnumbered (2010–2012) as Gran, Kate & Koji (2020) as Iris, and Doctors (2022) as Ellie Chilton.

She has directed and acted in numerous audio plays for L.A. Theatre Works, including The Goodbye Girl and The Little Foxes, and runs Jarvis & Ayres Productions with her husband, producing BBC Radio 4 dramas like Glengarry Glen Ross. Her stage work includes The Importance of Being Earnest (2014) as Miss Prism and I, Claudius on the West End.

X posts from 2024 highlight her radio work and Titanic legacy.

Awards and Nominations

• Cairo Monodrama Festival (Second Edition): Best Acting Award – Won
• UK Radio Academy Award: Best Drama and Readings Producer (for Jarvis & Ayres Productions) – Won

Social Media

• Rosalind Ayres Sugar social media account is unknown to the media

Personal Life

Rosalind Ayres Sugar, with her husband, actor Martin Jarvis, whom she married on November 23, 1974. They have two sons, Toby and Oliver. The couple frequently collaborates, often playing married characters, as in Titanic and Casualty (1992).

A Sagittarius, her adventurous spirit is reflected in her diverse career. Her ethnicity is British, and she is presumed Christian, though her faith is private. Ayres enjoys a low-key lifestyle, with no documented hobbies beyond her passion for theater and radio production.

No controversies are associated with her, and her warm, professional demeanor is noted in industry circles.

Filmography

• Little Malcolm and His Struggle Against the Eunuchs (1974, Film) – Ann
• That’ll Be the Day (1974, Film) – Supporting Role
• Stardust (1975, Film) – Jeanette
• The Slipper and the Rose (1976, Film) – Isobella
• The Weather in the Streets (1983, Film) – Supporting Role
• New World (1986, Film) – Supporting Role
• Black Beauty (1994, Film) – Mistress Gordon
• The Cinder Path (1994, Series) – Supporting Role
• Titanic (1997, Film) – Lucy, Lady Duff-Gordon
• Gods and Monsters (1998, Film) – Elsa Lanchester
• Beautiful People (2000, Film) – Nora Thornton
• Christmas in the Clouds (2005, Film) – Mabel
• Outnumbered (2010–2012, Series) – Gran
• Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception (2011, Video Game) – Katherine Marlowe (voice/motion capture)
• Kate & Koji (2020, Series) – Iris
• Doctors (2022, Series) – Ellie Chilton

Television (Selected):

• Country Matters I (1974–75, Series) – Supporting Role
• Armchair Thriller (1978, Series) – Supporting Role
• Penmarric (1979, Series) – Supporting Role
• The Bounder (1982, Series) – Supporting Role
• Father’s Day (1983–84, Series) – Supporting Role
• Trevor’s World of Sport (2003, Series) – Supporting Role
• Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1999, Series) – Guest Role
• Midsomer Murders (2006, Series) – Guest Role

Net Worth

Rosalind Ayres‘ estimated net worth is $1 million $8 million. Her voice work for Uncharted 3 and stage directing, including The Importance of Being Earnest, contribute to her wealth. The wide range reflects varying estimates and her modest public profile, with no endorsement or social media income.