Daphne Heard (1 August 1904 – 22 June 1983) was an English actress. She was born in Plymouth, Devon.
She had a long and distinguished career on the stage, especially in classical roles, but was perhaps best known to the general public in latter years as "Mrs. Pooh" in To the Manor Born.
Heard also appeared as the nanny, in Sir Laurence Olivier's film Three Sisters (1970) based on Chechov's play, opposite Joan Plowright, Alan Bates and Olivier as Chebutikin.
She played in many other television serials, including Wild, Wild Women, Doctor Who and Z Cars. From its inception until her death in 1983 she played the part of Maud, the eccentric housekeeper, in the Hinge and Bracket radio series.
In 1974 she played the part of Mrs. Froggitt in the pilot show of Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt.
During the 1950s and 1960s she was a member of the teaching staff at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
She died in 1983 in Bristol, aged 78.