English movie stars born in 1942
Here are 12 famous actresses from England were born in 1942:
Julie Goodyear
Julie Goodyear (March 29, 1942 Middleton-) also known as Julie Kemp or Julie Goodyear MBE is an English actor.
She is best known for her role as Bet Lynch on the British soap opera Coronation Street, which she played for over 25 years. Goodyear has been recognized for her contributions to television, receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 1995 National Television Awards and being appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1996 New Year Honours for services to television drama. In addition to her acting career, Goodyear has also worked as a television presenter and has appeared on several reality television shows.
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Gemma Jones
Gemma Jones (December 4, 1942 Marylebone-) a.k.a. Jennifer Jones, Jennifer R. Jones or Jennifer Gemma Jones is an English actor. She has one child, Luke G. Jones.
Jones began her acting career in the 1960s with appearances in various television shows and theatre productions. She gained international recognition for her roles in popular films such as "Sense and Sensibility," "Bridget Jones's Diary" and "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." She has also acted in numerous stage productions in London's West End, including "The Importance of Being Earnest" and "The Tempest." In addition to her screen and stage work, Jones is also an accomplished voice actor, having contributed her voice to several animated films and TV shows. Throughout her career, she has been nominated for and won several awards for her acting, including a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in "Sense and Sensibility."
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Sheila Gish
Sheila Gish (April 23, 1942 Lincoln-March 9, 2005 London) also known as Sheila Gash, Shiela Gish, Sheila Anne Gash or Sheila Anne Syme Gash was an English actor. She had two children, Lou Gish and Kay Curram.
Gish trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London and began her career on stage in the 1960s. She appeared in various plays including the National Theatre production of "The Master Builder" and won an Olivier Award for her performance in "The Homecoming". Gish also worked extensively in film and television, with notable roles in the films "High Hopes" and "Mansfield Park". She also appeared in popular TV series such as "The Bill" and "Holby City". Gish was highly respected within the industry and was known for her talent, versatility and work ethic. She passed away in 2005 at the age of 62 after a battle with cancer.
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Patricia Maynard
Patricia Maynard (February 16, 1942 Beighton ward, Sheffield-) is an English songwriter and actor. Her children are called Hannah Waterman and Julia Waterman.
Maynard started her career as a child actor in West End productions in London. She later transitioned to television and film, and appeared in various popular shows such as The Avengers, Armchair Theatre, and The Saint. In addition to acting, Maynard is also a talented songwriter, and has written songs for artists such as Dusty Springfield and Eric Clapton. She continues to write and perform music, and has released several albums throughout her career. Maynard's legacy as an actor and musician has made her a beloved figure in the entertainment industry in the UK.
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Jean Shrimpton
Jean Shrimpton (November 6, 1942 Buckinghamshire-) a.k.a. jean_shrimpton or The Shrimp is an English fashion model, model, actor and supermodel.
Jean Shrimpton became an icon of Swinging London in the 1960s and is considered one of the world's first supermodels. She was discovered by a photographer on a beach and quickly gained popularity for her unique and natural look. Shrimpton's modeling career included appearances on the covers of numerous fashion magazines and collaborations with top designers such as Mary Quant and Ossie Clark. She also acted in a few films and TV shows, including 1967's "Privilege" and 1991's "The Vanilla Doom". After her modeling career, Shrimpton withdrew from the public eye and moved to Cornwall with her husband.
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Patricia Brake
Patricia Brake (June 25, 1942 Bath-) a.k.a. Patricia Ann Brake is an English actor. She has two children, Hannah McBain and Jon McBain.
Patricia Brake began her acting career in the early 1960s and has worked extensively in theatre, television, and film. She is best known for her roles in television series such as "Crossroads" and "The Bill". She has also appeared in films including "Shirley Valentine" and "The Long Good Friday".
In addition to her acting career, Brake has also worked as a drama teacher and acting coach. She has taught at drama schools including the Arts Educational School and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Brake has been recognized for her contributions to the performing arts with awards such as the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in the play "Our Country's Good".
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Helen Fraser
Helen Fraser (June 15, 1942 Oldham-) also known as Helen Margaret Stronach or Helen M. Stronach is an English actor.
She is best known for her portrayal of the tough and headstrong Sister Emanuel in the 1970s British TV drama series "The Onedin Line". Fraser began her acting career in the early 1960s, appearing in various stage productions and British television shows such as "The Saint" and "Dixon of Dock Green". In the 1970s, she gained wider recognition for her role in "The Onedin Line" and went on to appear in several other notable TV shows including "Budgie" and "Doctor Who". She also appeared in numerous films throughout her career, including "Repulsion" (1965), "The Family Way" (1966), and "Billy Liar" (1963). Apart from acting, Fraser is also known for her work as a drama teacher and has taught at several organizations including the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London.
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Lynn Farleigh
Lynn Farleigh (May 3, 1942 Bristol-) otherwise known as Lyn Farleigh is an English actor. Her children are called Joe Turner and Matthew Turner.
Lynn Farleigh started her acting career in the 1960s and has appeared in various stage productions, films, and television shows. She has worked with renowned theatre companies such as the Royal Shakespeare Company, where she played major roles in many of their productions. Farleigh's notable film credits include roles in "The French Lieutenant's Woman" (1981), "The House of Mirth" (2000), and "The Duchess" (2008). She has also appeared in popular British TV dramas like "Midsomer Murders" and "Silent Witness". In addition to her acting career, Farleigh is also a voiceover artist and has lent her voice to several audiobooks, including the popular "Harry Potter" series.
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Anita Harris
Anita Harris (June 3, 1942 Midsomer Norton-) also known as Harris, Anita is an English singer, presenter and actor.
She started her career as a singer and achieved chart success in the 1960s with songs such as "Just Loving You" and "The Playground". Apart from her singing career, Harris has also worked extensively in television and theatre. She appeared in several popular TV shows in the UK including "The Benny Hill Show" and "Carry On Films". In the 90s, she also presented a number of TV shows including "Wish You Were Here...?" and "The Time, The Place". Harris continues to perform with her own one-woman show and is also an accomplished stage actress. She has received several awards for her work in the entertainment industry, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Variety Club of Great Britain.
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Molly Peters
Molly Peters (March 15, 1942 Walsham-le-Willows-) otherwise known as Mollie Peters is an English actor.
Molly Peters is best known for her appearance as "Patricia Fearing" in the James Bond film Thunderball. She appeared in only a few films during her career and after her last film, she retired from acting to focus on her family. Peters also worked as a model and was a beauty pageant runner-up in Miss Great Britain competition. She passed away on May 30, 2017, at the age of 75.
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Annabel Leventon
Annabel Leventon (April 20, 1942 Hertfordshire-) is an English actor.
She is best known for her roles in the original productions of several popular musicals, including "Hair", "Jesus Christ Superstar", and "The Rocky Horror Show". Leventon has also appeared in numerous film and television productions throughout her career, including "Blowup" (1966), "The Benny Hill Show" (1971-1985), and "Love Actually" (2003). In addition to her work on stage and screen, Leventon has also worked as a director and choreographer. She was awarded the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Supporting Performance for her role in "My One and Only" in 1984.
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Minnie Minoprio
Minnie Minoprio (July 4, 1942 United Kingdom-) is an English showgirl, actor and singer.
Minnie Minoprio, born as Minnie Turner, began her career as a showgirl in the 1960s. She appeared in various cabaret shows in London and other parts of Europe before moving into television work. Her first major break was in the popular British TV series "The Benny Hill Show" where she appeared in several episodes.
In addition to her acting work on TV and film, Minnie was also a popular singer in the 1960s and released several singles in the UK and Italy. She also represented Monaco in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1966.
In the 1980s, Minnie moved to Italy where she continued to work in television and film. She became a familiar face on Italian TV, appearing in numerous game shows, variety shows, and soap operas.
Minnie has also worked as a voiceover artist, dubbing foreign TV shows and films into English. She continues to perform in stage productions and cabaret shows in both the UK and Italy.
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