Geraldine Moffat

Geraldine Houser (née Moffat; born 5 September 1939) is a British actress. She trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.

Career Originally a stage actress, Moffat went on to appear in several British television series during the 1960s and 1970s, including Department S. Her early work included the Alun Owen TV plays Stella and Doreen (1968 and 1969), directed by Alan Clarke. Commenting on Stella, Richard T. Kelly wrote that Moffat is "lovingly framed by Clarke as though she were Monica Vitti". Her appearances in these productions brought her to the attention of film director Mike Hodges, who cast her in his thriller Get Carter (1971) opposite Michael Caine.

Personal life Moffat was married to lawyer and musician Walter Houser, a co-founder of Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club. Their two sons are video game producers Sam and Dan Houser, creators of the Grand Theft Auto series. In 2008, she expressed unhappiness at how controversy over the games had caused her sons to be viewed in the UK: "They are a massive success story, yet they are being vilified in their own country. We should be celebrating them. It's disgraceful. British filmmakers are revered when they reach this level of success, even when they make violent movies." She had a cameo role as Mrs Philips in Grand Theft Auto V.

Filmography Film

Television

Radio A Life of Bliss (1967) as Beverley Watson, secretary; with Colin Gordon, Brenda Bruce and George Cole

Video games