Rosalie Crutchley (London, 4 January 1920 – London, 28 July 1997) was a British actress, known for her long and prolific career in theatre, film, and television. Specialising in character roles, often playing severe, intense, or historical figures, she was distinguished by her notable versatility. Her most internationally celebrated role was that of Acte in the epic film *Quo Vadis* (1951), a performance for which she earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Her other notable film appearances include *A Tale of Two Cities* (1958), where she played Madame Defarge, and the horror classic *The Haunting* (1963). On television, she was particularly acclaimed for her portrayal of Catherine Parr in the celebrated BBC miniseries *The Six Wives of Henry VIII* (1970) and appeared in other successful productions such as *I, Claudius*. Her career continued steadily into the 1990s, solidifying her status as one of the most respected character actresses of her time.