- Born
- Birth nameJacqueline A. Crump
- Glamorous, beautiful and petite Jacki Piper was born in Birmingham in 1946 and mainly worked in rep in her earlier part of her career.
In her salad days, she was billed as Jackie Crump, however this name was not considered sophisticated enough for the north of England theatres. Legend has it that Jacki's new stage name was decided upon in the back of a trailer in a traffic jam on the way to a theatre in York.
In 1969, she was called upon by Peter Rogers, the producer of the "Carry On" films. Jacki was cast as June in Carry on Up the Jungle (1970). She became an instant success in the "Carry On" films and her status in the films is certainly secure forever. Jacki was asked back on three other separate occasions and was cast in roles to replace popular actress Angela Douglas who had left the team. Jacki was also put under an exclusive contract during the early 1970s and is a self-confessed fan on "Carry On". She later left show-business to start a family, and actually became pregnant following her last "Carry On".
In recent years, her popularity has been maintained due to the "Carry On" films and she says she receives more fan mail than ever before. It is certainly a waste that we do not see Jacki on our television screens more often.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Bobby G
- SpouseDouglas Barrell(July 1970 - present) (2 children)
- Her first "Carry On..." film was Carry on Up the Jungle (1970) and her last Carry on Matron (1972). She appeared in four "Carry On..." films and is considered one of the minor regular "Carry On..." performers.
- Replaced Angela Douglas in the "Carry On..." films.
- Started her rep career on the stage in Rhyl, Wales.
- Put under contact to Peter Rogers Productions for three years, after making Carry on Up the Jungle (1970).
- She became pregnant with her first son, Tim, during the filming of Carry on Matron (1972), in Autumn 1971. She jokingly blames the film for this.
- [In reference to Carry on Up the Jungle (1970)] "Frankie Howerd was wonderful to work with... he was extremely funny and he would have a hair piece which used to cause hilarity on the set."
- [In reference to Sidney James] "Sid was so laid back, and so was everyone on the set, especially Gerald Thomas. There was no starry tantrums, just laughter and games. The problem was trying to get everyone to work because we laughed so much."
- [Speaking about the "Carry On..." films] "I had no idea how popular they would become, they were so low budget, it was just another job."
- [Speaking about Joan Sims] "Joan was very different, she was always in character for the "Carry On..." films. I got to know her very well. She would cry with laughter on the set, we always had to have our makeup redone because we were laughing so much."
- I got asked to go to Sheffield University for a talk on the "Carry On..." films. I was so touched.
- Carry on at Your Convenience (1971) - £1,750
- Carry on Loving (1970) - £750
- Carry on Up the Jungle (1970) - £600
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