English movie stars died in 1977

Here are 3 famous actresses from England died in 1977:

Patricia Haines

Patricia Haines (February 3, 1932 Sheffield-February 21, 1977 Northampton) a.k.a. Patricia Ann Haines was an English actor. She had one child, Dominique Caine.

Haines started her acting career in the mid-1950s and appeared in various stage productions before transitioning to film and television. She gained critical acclaim for her performance in the film "Room at the Top" (1959), which was nominated for several Oscars. Haines also starred in popular TV shows such as "The Avengers" and "The Saint" during the 1960s. However, she gradually withdrew from acting in the mid-1970s due to health problems. Patricia Haines passed away at the age of 45 from cancer.

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Phyllis Neilson-Terry

Phyllis Neilson-Terry (October 15, 1892 London-September 25, 1977 London) also known as Phillida Terson was an English actor.

She came from a family of actors and began her stage career at the age of 16. Neilson-Terry was known for her roles in Shakespearean plays, including the role of Portia in "The Merchant of Venice" and Viola in "Twelfth Night". She also played leading roles in popular plays of her time, such as "Peter Pan" and "The Constant Nymph". In addition to her stage work, Neilson-Terry appeared in a number of British films and television shows. She was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1957 for her contributions to the performing arts.

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Betty Balfour

Betty Balfour (March 27, 1903 London-November 4, 1977 Weybridge) also known as Britain's Queen of Happiness or British Mary Pickford was an English actor.

She was particularly known for her roles in British silent films during the 1920s, where she rose to fame for her captivating on-screen charm and vivacious personality. Balfour was considered one of the most popular actresses of her era and became a major box office draw.

Some of her most famous films include "Squibs," "Champagne," and "Love, Life and Laughter". Balfour's performances in these and many other films won her critical acclaim and cemented her place in cinema history.

Balfour continued to act in films until the mid-1930s when the arrival of sound cinema led to a decline in her popularity. She also briefly worked as a producer for her own film company, but ultimately retired from the film industry in the late 1930s.

Despite her relatively short career, Betty Balfour is considered one of the most influential British actors of the early 20th century and continues to be celebrated for her contributions to the art of film.

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