British actresses died in 1975
Here are 4 famous actresses from United Kingdom died in 1975:
Lady Constance Malleson
Lady Constance Malleson (October 24, 1895 Castlewellan-October 5, 1975 Bury St Edmunds) also known as Lady Constance Annesley, Colette O'Neil, Constance Annesley, Lady Constance Mary Annesley, Colette O'Niel or The Lady Constance Malleson was a British actor and writer.
In addition to her acting career, Lady Constance Malleson was also known for her political activism and strong feminist beliefs. She was a member of the Women's Social and Political Union and later joined the Communist Party, where she met her partner, the writer and critic C. Day Lewis. The couple had two sons, one of whom is the actor Daniel Day-Lewis. During World War II, Lady Constance Malleson worked for the Red Cross and later volunteered for the Women's Voluntary Service. In her later years, she wrote a number of books, including her memoir "After Ten Years".
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Pamela Brown
Pamela Brown (July 8, 1917 Hampstead-September 19, 1975 Avening) also known as Pamela Mary Brown was a British actor.
Brown was born in Hampstead, London and attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She was known for her distinctive appearance, with dark hair and piercing blue eyes.
Brown had a successful career in both stage and screen acting, appearing in productions such as "Noël Coward's Private Lives" and the film adaptation of "A Passage to India". She was also a regular performer with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Aside from her acting career, Brown also worked as a writer, director and producer. She co-wrote the screenplay for the film "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" and directed various stage productions.
Sadly, Brown died at the age of 58 in Avening, England.
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Zena Dare
Zena Dare (February 4, 1887 London-March 11, 1975 London) also known as Zena Florence Harriet Dones or Florence Hariette Zena Dones was a British singer and actor.
Zena Dare was particularly well-known for her operatic roles and her performances in musical comedies. She began performing on stage at a young age, and by the age of 16 had already made her professional debut in a production of The Silver Slipper. She quickly rose to fame, making a name for herself as one of the leading ladies of British theatre. In addition to her stage work, Dare also appeared in several films, including The Flag Lieutenant and The Last Rose of Summer. In her later years, she turned her attention to teaching, and became the principal of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Throughout her career, Zena Dare was known for her beautiful singing voice and her magnetic stage presence.
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Ethel Griffies
Ethel Griffies (April 26, 1878 Sheffield-September 9, 1975 London) a.k.a. Ethel Woods was a British actor.
She began her career on stage and appeared in over 50 theater productions, including the original Broadway casts of "Peter Pan" (1905) and "Pygmalion" (1914). Griffies also made appearances in films such as "The Wizard of Oz" (1939) as the Wicked Witch of the East and "The Birds" (1963) as Mrs. Bundy. She was known for her distinctive voice and acting style. In addition to her acting career, Griffies was a supporter of women's suffrage and was involved in various charitable causes.
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