English movie stars died in 1991
Here are 6 famous actresses from England died in 1991:
Eva Le Gallienne
Eva Le Gallienne (January 11, 1899 London-June 3, 1991 Weston) also known as eva_le_gallienne, LeG or Miss LeG or Eva LaGallienne was an English actor, theatrical producer, theatre director and screenwriter.
Eva Le Gallienne began her acting career at the age of 15 and quickly gained recognition for her talents on stage. She was a prominent figure in the American theater scene during the early 1900s and worked closely with other theater greats such as Tennessee Williams and Guthrie McClintic. In addition to acting, Le Gallienne was also a successful theatrical producer and director, and her productions were often groundbreaking and innovative. She was a pioneer in bringing classic works to the stage, with many of her productions of Shakespeare and Greek tragedies earning critical acclaim. Le Gallienne was also a successful screenwriter, having written the screenplay for the film adaptation of Noel Coward's play "Theatre Royal". Throughout her career, Le Gallienne received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the arts, including a Tony Award for her performance in the 1950 production of "The Cherry Orchard". She passed away in 1991 at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most talented and influential figures in American theater history.
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Gloria Holden
Gloria Holden (September 5, 1903 London-March 22, 1991 Redlands) also known as Anje Berens or Gloria Anna Holden was an English actor. She had two children, Christopher Hoyt and Glen Corbett.
Holden started her career as a theatre actor in London before moving to Hollywood in the 1930s. She became known for her role as Countess Marya Zaleska in the 1936 film "Dracula's Daughter." Her performance was critically acclaimed, and the film has since become a cult classic.
After "Dracula's Daughter," Holden continued to act in Hollywood, but struggled to find roles that were as successful as her breakout role. She appeared in several B-movies and television series throughout the 1940s and 50s. In the 1960s, Holden returned to the stage, performing in productions of "A Hatful of Rain" and "The Sound of Music."
Holden retired from acting in the late 1960s and spent her remaining years living a quiet life in California. She died in 1991 at the age of 87. Despite her relatively short career, Holden's performance in "Dracula's Daughter" has made her a beloved figure in horror movie history.
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Betty Alberge
Betty Alberge (January 22, 1922 Manchester-May 18, 1991 Stoke-on-Trent) was an English actor.
She was best known for her roles in British television dramas, including "Z Cars" and "Coronation Street". Alberge started her acting career in the theatre, performing in various productions in the 1940s and 1950s. She also had a few small roles in films, such as "The Witches" (1966) and "The Best House in London" (1969). Alberge was a talented character actor and appeared in many popular British TV shows throughout the 1970s and 1980s. She died in 1991 at the age of 69.
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Dorothy Bartlam
Dorothy Bartlam (November 8, 1907 Goole-September 1, 1991 Bournemouth) also known as Dorothy Esard Bartlam was an English actor, novelist and breeder.
She studied at Durham University and began her acting career in the theater before transitioning to film and television. Bartlam appeared in numerous productions throughout her career including popular TV series such as "Doctor Who" and "Z Cars". In addition to her acting work, she was also a successful novelist and her books, including "Flint" and "Annikki", were well-received. Bartlam had a keen interest in breeding and showed Shetland ponies and Dandie Dinmont Terriers. She married Harold Goldblatt, a playwright and director, in 1936 and they had two children together. Bartlam passed away in Bournemouth in 1991 at the age of 83.
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Jessie Robins
Jessie Robins (June 5, 1905 London-August 10, 1991) a.k.a. Jessie Robbins was an English actor.
She began her career on the stage and later transitioned to film and television. Over the course of her long career, Jessie appeared in over 100 films and TV shows. Some of her notable film credits include "The Seventh Veil", "The Thirty-Nine Steps", and "The Agony and the Ecstasy". Her extensive television work includes appearances in shows like "Doctor Who", "The Avengers", and "Z-Cars". Jessie was perhaps best known for her role as Mrs. Danvers in the 1965 adaptation of "Rebecca". Throughout her career, Jessie was widely regarded as a talented character actor and a consummate professional.
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Vicki Brown
Vicki Brown (August 23, 1940 Liverpool-June 16, 1991 Henley-on-Thames) a.k.a. Vicky Brown or Brown, Vicki was an English singer and actor.
She is best known for her studio work with artists such as Pink Floyd, The Traveling Wilburys, and Jon Lord. Brown was also a member of the group, The Vernons Girls, before she embarking on a solo career in the 1970s. In addition to her music career, Brown was a successful actor and appeared in several TV shows including "The Two Ronnies", "Dempsey and Makepeace", and "Crossroads". Despite her successful career, Brown faced personal struggles and battled alcoholism before her untimely death from breast cancer at the age of 50. She is remembered as a talented artist and actress whose contributions went beyond just her music.
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