Person    | Female  Born 20/10/1904  Died 3/6/1986

Anna Neagle

Categories: Cinema, Theatre

Actor. Born Florence Marjorie Robertson in Forest Gate, Essex. After appearing in the chorus of several revues, she changed her name and had her first significant film part in 'Goodnight Vienna' in 1932. This was directed by Herbert Wilcox, whom she married in 1943. Many of her roles portrayed real-life people including Nell Gwynne, Queen Victoria, Florence Nightingale, Amy Johnson and the Special Operations Executive undercover agent, Odette Sansom. Created a D.B.E. in 1969. Died at the Clare House nursing home, Oakcroft Road, West Byfleet, Surrey.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

Comments are provided by Facebook, please ensure you are signed in here to see them

This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Anna Neagle

Commemorated ati

Anna Neagle and Herbert Wilcox

Dame Anna Neagle, film and stage actress, 1904 - 1986, and her husband Herber...

Read More

Other Subjects

Michael Winner

Michael Winner

Film director, producer and restaurant critic. Born 40 Belsize Grove. Directed 42 movies, including Death Wish in 1974, many of which were either panned or criticised for their violence and misogyn...

Person, Cinema, Food & Drink, History, Journalism / Publishing

1 memorial
Theatre Royal Marylebone

Theatre Royal Marylebone

Opened as the Royal Pavilion West and subjected to many name changes over the years, including: Royal West London Theatre, Marylebone Theatre, West London Theatre.  Converted to a cinema in 1932.  ...

Building, Cinema, Theatre

1 memorial
Arthur Haynes

Arthur Haynes

Comedian. Born in Fulham. In the 1950/60s he was one of the most popular TV performers, but is now virtually forgotten. His television show ran from 1956 - 1966. He appeared in the film 'Strange Be...

Person, Cinema, TV & Radio, USA

1 memorial
Simon Callow

Simon Callow

Actor, director, writer. Born Streatham.  

Person, Cinema, Literature, Theatre, TV & Radio

4 memorials
Cliff Richard

Cliff Richard

Born as Harry Webb in India. Starred with Olivier in Dave Clark's Time. The Shadows were his backing group.

Person, Cinema, Music / songs, Seriously Famous, India

2 memorials