Charmian Rosemary May (16 June 1937 – 24 October 2002) was an English character actress best known for her television and film roles.

[1][2] She appeared as Miss Pershore in episodes 6 and 7 of The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin (1976).

[3][4][5] Amongst her stage work, May was in the original production of 84, Charing Cross Road at Salisbury Playhouse, and its West End transfer, in 1981.

[6] She also toured in the 1970s in a production of The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, playing Lady Bracknell.

[2] A service of thanksgiving for the life of the actress was held at St Paul's, Covent Garden on 23 May 2003.