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)

Alternate Names: Yutta Stensgaard, Jytte Stensgaard

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• The Girl with a Pistol (1968) as Blonde at Party (uncredited)

Most Important Roles:

• Lust for a Vampire (1971) as Mircalla / Carmilla Karnstein
• Burke & Hare (1972) as Janet
• The Buttercup Chain (1970) as Ullah
• Zeta One (1969) as Ann Olsen
• Fanex Files: Hammer Films (2008) as Self
• A Promise of Bed (1969) as Taxi Girl
• Scream and Scream Again (1970) as Erika
• Doctor in Trouble (1970) as Eve, Model
• The Girl with a Pistol (1968) as Blonde at Party (uncredited)
• Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood (1987) as Self (archive footage)

Career Highlights:

• Lust for a Vampire (1971)
• Burke & Hare (1972)
• The Buttercup Chain (1970)
• Zeta One (1969)
• Fanex Files: Hammer Films (2008)
• A Promise of Bed (1969)
• Scream and Scream Again (1970)
• Doctor in Trouble (1970)
• The Girl with a Pistol (1968)
• Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood (1987)

Yutte Stensgaard, born Jytte Stensgaard, was a Danish actress known for her roles in British films and television shows during the 1960s and early 1970s. Born in Denmark, she emigrated to the UK in 1963 to pursue an international film career, adopting the stage name 'Yutte'. She appeared in various British movies and TV shows, notably starring as Mircalla Karnstein in 'Lust for a Vampire' (1971). In the mid-1970s, she moved to the US and worked as a salesperson for a Christian radio station. Despite her significant contributions to cinema, Stensgaard remained largely unrecognized until much later when British film publicists started acknowledging her talent.