Phyllida Ann Law (born 6 July 1932[1]) is a British actress who has appeared in roles on film and television.

Leaving the school at 17, she initially accepted a place at university to read French and Literature, but disliked the experience and left.

She then auditioned for the Bristol Old Vic School, intending to train as a stage designer, and discovered – by "happy mistake" – that she wanted to act instead.

Law has worked extensively in television, including appearances in Dixon of Dock Green, Rumpole of the Bailey and the 1972 adaptation of the Lord Peter Wimsey tale The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club.

She starred alongside John Hurt in a short film entitled Love at First Sight which was shortlisted for an Oscar in 2012.