Comedy actor. Born 13 Leith Mansions, Paddington and grew up in St John's Wood. Began acting in her mid thirties and was almost never out of work, giving cameo performances in many British films of the times often as what she called 'the usual old girl in the crossover apron'. Late in life published two novels. Died at home home, 31 Viscount Court, 1 Pembridge Villas.
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Sammy Davis Jnr
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Person, Cinema, Dance, Music / songs, Seriously Famous, Theatre, USA
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Alastair Sim
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Charles Laughton
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Person, Armed Forces, Cinema, Seriously Famous, Theatre, USA
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Boris Karloff
Actor. Born as William Henry Pratt at the house with the plaque. His acting career began in the theatre in Canada, where he adopted his stage name. Arriving in Hollywood he appeared in dozens of si...
Person, Cinema, Seriously Famous, Theatre, TV & Radio, Canada, USA
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Crayford Manor House Historical Society
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Natalie Bell
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District Bank
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Friends of the Royal London Hospital
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