English movie stars born in 1910
Here are 5 famous actresses from England were born in 1910:
Rachel Kempson
Rachel Kempson (May 28, 1910 Dartmouth-May 24, 2003 Millbrook) also known as Rachel, Lady Redgrave or Lady Redgrave was an English actor and writer. She had three children, Vanessa Redgrave, Corin Redgrave and Lynn Redgrave.
Rachel Kempson began her acting career on stage in London's West End before transitioning to film in the 1940s. Her notable film credits include "Tom Jones" (1963) and "Out of Africa" (1985). In addition to her successful acting career, she also wrote two books: "Life Among the Redgraves" and "The Pleasure of Their Company: An Anthology". Kempson was married to actor Sir Michael Redgrave for over 50 years until his death in 1985. She passed away in 2003 at the age of 92.
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Aileen Raymond
Aileen Raymond (November 23, 1910 Isle of Wight-April 28, 2005 Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) also known as Aileen Cynthia Raymond was an English actor. Her child is called Ian Ogilvy.
Aileen Raymond began her acting career in the 1930s and quickly gained recognition for her talent. She appeared in numerous films including The Saint in London (1939) and The Way Ahead (1944). However, her true passion was for the stage and she performed in many productions throughout her career.
One of her most notable performances was in the play An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley, which was first performed in 1945. She played the role of Sybil Birling and her performance was highly praised by critics and audiences alike.
In addition to her acting career, Aileen Raymond was also a co-founder of the Actors' Centre in London, which provides support and training for actors. She was an advocate for the importance of education and training in the performing arts.
Aileen Raymond's legacy continues to live on through her son, Ian Ogilvy, who also became an actor and has appeared in many films and television shows.
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Molly Lamont
Molly Lamont (May 22, 1910 Boksburg-July 7, 2001 Brentwood) was an English actor.
Molly Lamont began her career in the British film industry during the 1920s, appearing in several silent films. She later moved to Hollywood, where she signed a contract with 20th Century Fox and appeared in several films such as "Murder at the Vanities" and "Devil's Squadron". She was known for her roles in romantic comedies and dramas, often playing the leading lady. In the 1940s, Lamont took a break from acting to focus on raising her family, but returned to the screen in the 1950s. She also appeared on stage in productions such as "The Women" and "Janus". After retiring from acting, she lived a quiet life in Brentwood until her death in 2001 at the age of 91.
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Elizabeth Allan
Elizabeth Allan (April 9, 1910 Skegness-July 27, 1990 Hove) also known as Elizabeth Allen was an English actor.
Allan began her acting career in the 1930s and quickly became a popular leading lady in British films. She appeared in numerous films including "The First Gentleman" (1936), "Under Secret Orders" (1937), and "The Thief of Bagdad" (1940). In the 1950s, she moved to Hollywood and continued her successful career in American films such as "Goodbye, My Fancy" (1951), "Les Misérables" (1952), and "The Strange One" (1957). Allan also had a successful stage career, performing in productions in London and New York. Later in life, she made several television appearances including roles in "The Avengers" and "The Saint." Allan died in 1990 at the age of 80.
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Sari Maritza
Sari Maritza (March 17, 1910 Tianjin-July 1, 1987 United States Virgin Islands) also known as Patricia Detering-Nathan or Dora Patricia Detring-Nathan was an English actor.
Sari Maritza was born in Tianjin, China to a German mother and a Polish father. She spent her childhood in China, Poland, and Germany. In the 1930s, she began her acting career in Germany and became a popular actress in Hollywood films in the 1940s. Some of her notable films include "The Man Who Lost Himself" (1941) and "The Strange Death of Adolf Hitler" (1943).
Maritza was briefly married to the German-American composer Frederick Hollander, who wrote music for many of her films. During World War II, Maritza became an American citizen and changed her name to Patricia Detering-Nathan. After the war, she acted in European films before retiring from the film industry in 1952.
In her later years, Maritza lived in the United States Virgin Islands where she was involved in humanitarian work. She died in St. Croix in 1987 at the age of 77.
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