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- Birth nameCaterina Rita Murphy Gribbin
- Renee Houston was born on July 24, 1902 in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK. She was an actress and writer, known for Repulsion (1965), A Girl Must Live (1939) and Carry on at Your Convenience (1971). She was married to Donald Stewart, Patrick Aherne and George Balharrie. She died on February 9, 1980 in Chertsey, Surrey, England, UK.
- SpousesDonald Stewart(August 7, 1948 - March 1, 1966) (his death)Patrick Aherne(November 28, 1932 - 1948) (divorced, 2 children)George Balharrie(1923 - 1932) (divorced)
- Daughter of a liquor salesman, who, with his wife, later formed a variety song-and-dance act. On stage from 1914, with the Fyfe and Fyfe Company near Glasgow. Formed her own music hall double act with her sister Billie, as the 'Houston Sisters', her comedy based on sibling rivalry and Scottish working-class life. On screen after World War II in middle-aged roles as tough mothers and assorted harridans, also appeared as comic support in several instalments of the 'Carry On' series.
- Daughter of vaudeville performers James Gribbin (1876-1939) and Elizabeth Houston (1875-1942).
- Sister of actress Billie Houston.
- Started performing in music hall in 1916 with her sister Billie.
- Sister-in-law of Brian Aherne.
- Carry on at Your Convenience (1971) - £600
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