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English movie stars died at 77

Here are 13 famous actresses from England died at 77:

Ida Lupino

Ida Lupino (February 4, 1918 Camberwell-August 3, 1995 Los Angeles) also known as Little Scout was an English film director, actor, screenwriter and television director. Her child is Bridget Duff.

She died as a result of stroke.

Ida Lupino started her career in Hollywood as an actress, appearing in over 60 films throughout the 1930s and 1940s. She was known for her strong and dramatic performances, often playing tough and assertive women who defied traditional gender roles.

In the 1950s, Lupino began to focus more on her behind-the-scenes work, becoming a prominent director and producer. She is credited as being one of the first female directors in Hollywood and was known for her socially conscious films that tackled controversial themes such as rape and abortion.

One of Lupino's most notable films is "The Hitch-Hiker" (1953), a thriller about two men who are taken hostage by a violent hitchhiker. The film was praised for its tense atmosphere and strong performances, and is now considered a cult classic.

Lupino also had a successful career in television, directing episodes of popular shows such as "The Twilight Zone," "Bonanza," and "Gilligan's Island."

Throughout her career, Lupino was a trailblazer for women in the film industry and remains a beloved figure among fans of classic Hollywood cinema.

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Anne Bracegirdle

Anne Bracegirdle (April 5, 1671 England-September 12, 1748) was an English actor.

She began her acting career at a young age and quickly gained popularity for her talent in both comedic and dramatic roles. Bracegirdle was particularly known for her roles in plays written by William Congreve and John Vanbrugh.

Aside from her acting career, Bracegirdle was also known for her beauty and charm, which attracted the attention of many admirers, including several famous playwrights. However, she remained unmarried throughout her life and focused on her career.

Bracegirdle retired from the stage at the age of 31, but she made a brief comeback a few years later. After fully retiring, she lived a quiet life and was known for her charitable work, particularly her support of the Chelsea Hospital for invalid soldiers. She died at the age of 77 and was buried in Westminster Abbey. Today, she is remembered as one of the most celebrated actresses of her time.

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Constance Collier

Constance Collier (January 22, 1878 Windsor-April 25, 1955 Manhattan) a.k.a. Laura Constance Hardie was an English actor, acting coach and screenwriter.

She began her career in the late 1890s and went on to become a successful stage actress in London and New York. Collier also appeared in over 50 films throughout her career, including notable roles in Alfred Hitchcock's "Rope" and "The Paradine Case".

In addition to her acting work, Collier was known for her skills as an acting coach and taught famous actors such as Audrey Hepburn and Vivien Leigh. She also wrote several screenplays and authored a book on acting technique titled "The Technique of Acting".

Collier was openly gay and lived with her partner, actress and dancer Isabel Jeans, for over 30 years until Jeans' death in 1985. She passed away in 1955 at the age of 77.

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Rosalie Crutchley

Rosalie Crutchley (January 4, 1920 London-July 28, 1997 London) otherwise known as Bun or Rosalie Sylvia Crutchley was an English actor. Her children are called Jonathan Ashmore and Catherine Ashmore.

Rosalie Crutchley studied drama at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London prior to World War II. She then made her stage debut in Manchester in the play ‘The Constant Nymph’ by Margaret Kennedy. She appeared in more than 80 films and television dramas, including multiple appearances in the popular BBC series ‘Doctor Who.’ Her filmography includes notable roles in ‘Village of the Damned’ (1960), ‘The Haunting’ (1963), and ‘Omen II: Damien’ (1978). Additionally, she acted in various stage productions throughout her career, including a production of George Bernard Shaw's play ‘The Doctor's Dilemma’ at London's National Theatre. Prior to her death in 1997, she was awarded the Order of the British Empire for her contributions to the performing arts.

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Patsy Smart

Patsy Smart (August 14, 1918 Chingford-February 6, 1996 Northwood, London) a.k.a. Patricia Doris Smart was an English actor.

She died in barbiturate overdose.

Patsy Smart's acting career spanned over five decades, during which she appeared in around 50 films and numerous television shows. Some of her notable film roles include the 1964 classic horror-comedy film "The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb," and the 1980s romantic comedy "Educating Rita," where she played the role of Mrs. Pearson.

Smart also appeared in several British TV shows such as "Coronation Street," "Z-Cars," "The Benny Hill Show," and "Are You Being Served?" where she was a series regular and played the role of Miss Smith. Her theater credits also include performances in West End productions of "The Bedwinner," "Aladdin," and "Henry IV, Part II."

Aside from her acting career, Smart was also a talented dancer and choreographer, performing with various dance troupes during her early years in show business. She was a member of the chorus line in the original 1935 production of "Me and My Girl" at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London.

Unfortunately, Smart struggled with alcohol and prescription drug addiction throughout her life, which ultimately led to her tragic death at the age of 77. Despite this, she is remembered as a talented and versatile performer who left a mark in both film and theater.

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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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Joy Shelton

Joy Shelton (June 3, 1922 London-January 28, 2000 Surrey) also known as Joy Winstanley Shelton was an English actor. She had three children, Jennifer Tafler, Jeremy Tafler and Jonathan Tafler.

Joy Shelton began her acting career in the 1940s, starring in films such as "Gaiety George" and "The Halfway House". She became a popular actress during the war years and continued to act in films throughout the 1950s. In addition to her acting career, Shelton also produced a number of films, including "The Shop at Sly Corner" and "To Have and to Hold". She was married to film producer Sydney Box for over 30 years until his death in 1983. After retiring from acting, Shelton worked as a property developer and interior designer.

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Phyllis Stanley

Phyllis Stanley (October 30, 1914 London-March 12, 1992 San Diego) was an English actor.

She began her acting career on the London stage in the 1930s, and made her film debut in 1949. Over the course of her career, she appeared in numerous film and television productions in both the UK and the US. Some of her notable roles include Mrs. Higgins in the film adaptation of "My Fair Lady" (1964), and Mrs. Cooper in the television series "Dallas" (1982-1987). Outside of her acting career, Stanley was also a supporter of various charities and social causes, and was involved in both the British and American actors' unions. She passed away in San Diego at the age of 77.

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Barbara Everest

Barbara Everest (June 19, 1890 Southfields-February 9, 1968 London) also known as Barbara Mary Everest was an English actor.

She began her career in the early 1900s and appeared in numerous stage productions in London's West End. Everest is also known for her film roles, including her portrayal of Mrs. Danvers in the 1940 adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's novel "Rebecca." She also appeared in films such as "The Citadel" (1938), "Oliver Twist" (1948), and "The Importance of Being Earnest" (1952). In addition to her work in theater and film, Everest was a well-known radio actor and appeared in several popular radio programs of the 1940s and 1950s.

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Edith Craig

Edith Craig (December 9, 1869 Hertfordshire-March 27, 1947 Tenterden) a.k.a. 'Edy' Craig or Edith Ailsa Geraldine Craig was an English actor, theatre director, theatrical producer and costume designer.

She was the daughter of Victorian actress Ellen Terry and the architect Edward William Godwin. Craig was known for her work in the women's suffrage movement and her activism for women's rights. She co-founded the Pioneer Players, a theatre company dedicated to producing plays written by women. Craig was also openly lesbian and had a longtime relationship with the writer Christopher St. John. Throughout her career, she worked to challenge traditional gender roles and push the boundaries of what was considered acceptable in theatre.

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Renee Kelly

Renee Kelly (June 4, 1888 London-August 28, 1965 London) also known as Renée Kelly was an English actor.

She was best known for her performances on stage, particularly her work in theater productions in London's West End. Kelly started her acting career in 1907 and was a leading lady for many years. She later transitioned to character roles and had success in film as well, appearing in several British productions during the 1930s and 1940s. She was known for her range as an actor and her ability to bring depth and nuance to even the smallest roles. Kelly also worked as a drama teacher, passing on her knowledge and experience to a new generation of actors. She received several awards and nominations for her work throughout her career and was widely respected within the entertainment industry.

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Diana Napier

Diana Napier (January 31, 1905 Bath-March 12, 1982 Windlesham) also known as Molly Ellis, Alice Mary Ellis or Mollie was an English actor.

Napier began her acting career in the 1920s, appearing in both stage productions and silent films. She continued to act in films throughout the 1930s and 1940s, including roles in "The Prisoner of Zenda" (1937) and "The Private Life of Henry VIII" (1933). Napier also acted in numerous television productions, including the 1950s series "The Adventures of Robin Hood" and "The Buccaneers." In addition to her work as an actor, Napier was a skilled writer and journalist, and wrote several articles and books throughout her life. She was married to actor and director Miles Mander from 1929 until his death in 1946, and later married actor and writer William Roache in 1978. Napier passed away in 1982 at the age of 77.

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Marguerite Florence Jervis Barclay Evans

Marguerite Florence Jervis Barclay Evans (October 7, 1886 Hinthada-March 10, 1964 Sheffield) a.k.a. Oliver Sandys, Marguerite Barclay, Countess Barcynska, Marguerite Evans, Marguerite Jervis, Marguerite Jarvis, Mrs. Armiger Barczinsky, Caradoc Evans Marguerite or Armiger Barclay was an English writer, screenwriter and actor. She had one child, Nicholas Barczinsky-Sandys.

She died caused by heart failure.

Marguerite Florence Jervis Barclay Evans was born in Hinthada, Burma, to a British colonial family. She was raised in India and later moved to England where she pursued a career in writing and acting. She was a prolific author and published several novels and plays under various pen names such as Oliver Sandys and Marguerite Barclay. Her most famous work was a semi-autobiographical novel titled "The Parasite" which was adapted into a film in 1922.

In addition to her writing career, Evans worked as a screenwriter for several film studios in the 1920s and 1930s. She also appeared in several films, often under the name Caradoc Evans Marguerite. She was married twice, first to Armiger Barczinsky and later to Armand Humeau, a French count.

Evans was known for her unconventional lifestyle and her relationships with both men and women. She was a member of the Bloomsbury Group and associated with several prominent writers and artists of the time, including Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell.

Evans died in Sheffield in 1964 at the age of 77. She is remembered as a talented writer and a trailblazer for women in the arts.