British movie actresses deceased in Burn
Here are 2 famous actresses from United Kingdom died in Burn:
Kay Walsh
Kay Walsh (November 15, 1911 Chelsea-April 16, 2005 Chelsea) also known as Kathleen Walsh, Kathleen "Kay" Walsh or Kay was a British actor, dancer and screenwriter. Her child is called Gemma Jaques.
Kay Walsh began her career as a dancer and choreographer in London's West End. She then became an actor and appeared in films such as "Oliver Twist" (1948) and "The African Queen" (1951). She was also the screenwriter for the film "The Horse's Mouth" (1958), which was based on the novel by Joyce Cary.
In addition to her successful career in entertainment, Walsh had a passionate love life. She was married three times, first to actor Rex Harrison, then to David Lean (who directed her in "Brief Encounter"), and finally to Elliott Jaques. She had a daughter, Gemma, with Jaques.
Walsh continued to work in the entertainment industry until the 1980s, appearing on television shows such as "The Sweeney" and "Minder". She passed away in 2005 at the age of 93 in Chelsea, London.
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Kate Lester
Kate Lester (June 12, 1857 Shouldham Thorpe-October 12, 1924 Hollywood) also known as Sarah Cody or Mrs. Sarah Cody was a British actor.
She began her acting career in London in the late 1870s and later on, had a successful career in America. In 1883, she married fellow actor Charles W. Cody and the couple performed together in many productions. Lester was well-known for her versatility and ability to play a variety of roles, ranging from comedy to drama. She appeared in over 100 films between 1912 and 1924, often playing strong-willed and independent women. Some of her notable film credits include "The Bondwoman" (1915), "The Lone Wolf's Daughter" (1919), and "The Marriage Cheat" (1924). She was a founding member of the Actors' Equity Association and actively campaigned for the rights of actors. Her legacy in the entertainment industry continues to this day.
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