New Zealand actresses who deceased in 1976

Here are 1 famous actresses from New Zealand died in 1976:

Molly Raynor

Molly Raynor (June 5, 1905 Dunedin-March 12, 1976 Willoughby) was a New Zealand actor.

Throughout her career, Molly Raynor appeared in numerous stage productions, films and television shows. She began her acting journey in the 1920s, working in local theatre productions in New Zealand. Raynor eventually moved to England in the 1930s to further her acting career, and made her film debut in the 1935 movie "The First Offence".

She acted alongside some of the most well-known stars of her time, including Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh, and Alec Guinness. Some of her notable film credits include "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" and "Tom Jones". In addition to her acting career, she was also a skilled painter and exhibited her artworks in galleries in New Zealand and Australia.

Later in her career, Molly Raynor returned to New Zealand to work on local productions. She continued to act until her passing in 1976 at the age of 70.

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