English movie stars died in 1986
Here are 6 famous actresses from England died in 1986:
Elsa Lanchester
Elsa Lanchester (October 28, 1902 Lewisham-December 26, 1986 Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital) also known as Elizabeth Lanchester Sullivan or Elsa Sullivan Lanchester was an English actor.
She started her acting career on stage in the 1920s in plays such as "Mr. Prohack" and "Aren't We All?". Lanchester gained international fame for her role as the bride of Frankenstein in the 1935 film "Bride of Frankenstein", which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Lanchester went on to have a successful career in both film and television, appearing in notable films such as "Witness for the Prosecution" (1957) and "Mary Poppins" (1964). She also had several TV roles, including a recurring role on the popular show "Murder, She Wrote".
Aside from her acting career, Lanchester was also known for her activism and advocacy work, particularly for animal rights and the prevention of cruel treatment of animals. She was an active member of the animal welfare organization, Actors and Others for Animals.
Lanchester was married to actor Charles Laughton from 1929 until his death in 1962. The couple often worked together on stage and on screen, including in the film "The Private Life of Henry VIII", for which Laughton won an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Elsa Lanchester passed away in 1986 at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in California.
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Dandy Nichols
Dandy Nichols (May 21, 1907 Hammersmith-February 6, 1986 Whitechapel) also known as Daisy Nichols, Daisy Sander, Dandy Nicholls or Barbara Nichols was an English actor.
She is best known for playing the role of Else Garnett, the long-suffering wife of Alf Garnett, in the British television series "Till Death Us Do Part". Nichols began her career in the 1930s as a stage actor and went on to appear in numerous films and TV shows throughout her career, including "The Entertainer", "The Fallen Idol", and "The Dresser". Despite her successful acting career, Nichols lived a very private life and very little is known about her personal life. She passed away in 1986 at the age of 78.
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Anna Neagle
Anna Neagle (October 20, 1904 Forest Gate-June 3, 1986 West Byfleet) a.k.a. Florence Marjorie Robertson, Dame Anna Neagle or Dame Anna Neagle, DBE was an English singer, actor and film producer.
She began her career in the 1920s as a chorus girl in London's West End before becoming a leading lady in British musical films in the 1930s and 1940s. Neagle often portrayed historical figures, including Queen Victoria in "Victoria the Great" and "Sixty Glorious Years". She also produced and starred in the biopic "Elizabeth of Ladymead" and received a Damehood in 1953 for her services to the film industry. Outside of her film work, Neagle was also a talented singer and performed in stage musicals, including the hit show "The Dancing Years".
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Hylda Baker
Hylda Baker (February 4, 1905 Farnworth-May 1, 1986 Epsom) was an English actor, comedian and singer.
She was known for her "dotty spinster" persona and appeared in a number of British films and TV shows, including "The Benny Hill Show" and "Many Happy Returns". Baker started her career in the 1930s and became a popular TV personality in the 1950s and 60s. She also had success in the theatre, starring in West End productions such as "Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be" and "For Amusement Only". In 1979, she was awarded the Order of the British Empire for her services to entertainment. Baker passed away in 1986 at the age of 81.
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Janet Davies
Janet Davies (September 14, 1927 Wakefield-September 22, 1986 Bromley) was an English actor.
She was best known for her role as Mrs. Castle in the long-running British television series "Doctor Who" from 1967 to 1978. Davies began her career in the 1950s with small roles in British films and television shows. She was also a stage actor and appeared in productions throughout the 1960s and 1970s. In addition to her acting career, Davies was also a writer and published several books on cooking and entertaining. She died in 1986 at the age of 59 from cancer.
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Diana King
Diana King (August 2, 1918 Buckinghamshire-July 31, 1986 Nettlebed) otherwise known as Diane King was an English actor.
She began her career onstage in London's West End but later transitioned to film, making her debut in 1947's "Take My Life". Some of her notable film credits include "The Master of Ballantrae" (1953), "Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst" (1957), and "Anastasia" (1956). King also appeared on television, including recurring roles on the series "The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club" and "Detective" in the 1970s. In addition to her acting career, King was also a painter and had a passion for gardening. She passed away from cancer in 1986 at the age of 67.
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