Edith Evans (I) (1888–1976) |
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Edith Evans was the greatest actress on the English stage in the 20th century, treading the boards for over half-a-century. She made her professional stage debut in 1912 and excelled in both classic and modern roles in the West End of London and on Broadway, as well as the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon and the Old Vic. She ...
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Born:in Pimlico, London, England, UKDied:(age 88) in Cranbrook, Kent, England, UK |
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Actress (40 credits)
Actress (40 credits)
1973
ITV Sunday Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Dame Maud Gosport
Dame Maud Gosport
- Harlequinade
(1973)
... Dame Maud Gosport
1968
The Gambler
(TV Mini Series)
Grandmamma
Grandmamma
- Episode #1.2
(1968)
... Grandmamma
- Episode #1.1
(1968)
... Grandmamma
1966
Preview Tonight
(TV Series)
Iris Milbanks
Iris Milbanks
- Pursue and Destroy
(1966)
... Iris Milbanks (as Dame Edith Evans)
1960
Startime
(TV Series)
Lady Bracknell
Lady Bracknell
- The Importance of Being Earnest
(1960)
... Lady Bracknell
1959
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Helen Lancaster
Helen Lancaster
- Waters of the Moon
(1959)
... Helen Lancaster
1958
Television World Theatre
(TV Series)
Countess Rosmarin Ostenburgh
Countess Rosmarin Ostenburgh
- The Dark Is Light Enough
(1958)
... Countess Rosmarin Ostenburgh
1955-1956
ITV Television Playhouse
(TV Series)
Mrs. Agatha Payne / Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Agatha Payne / Mrs. Smith
- The Old Ladies
(1956)
... Mrs. Agatha Payne
- A Question of Fact
(1955)
... Mrs. Smith
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Self (24 credits)
Self (24 credits)
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Archive footage (5 credits)
Archive footage (5 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
She played the Nurse in William Shakespeare's play, "Romeo and Juliet," at the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio with Basil Rathbone (Romeo) in the cast. See more »Alternate Names:
Dame Edith EvansHeight:
5' 7" (1.7 m)Spouse:
George Booth (his death)
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