English movie stars died in 2003
Here are 7 famous actresses from England died in 2003:
Wendy Hiller
Wendy Hiller (August 15, 1912 Bramhall-May 14, 2003 Beaconsfield) also known as Wendy Margaret Hiller, Dame Wendy Hiller or Dame Wendy Margaret Hiller was an English actor. She had two children, Anthony Gow and Ann Gow.
Hiller began her acting career in the 1930s on the stage, before making her film debut in the 1937 film "The Loves of Robert Burns". She went on to star in numerous films, including "Pygmalion" (1938) and "Major Barbara" (1941), both directed by Gabriel Pascal and based on plays by George Bernard Shaw. In 1959, she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film "Separate Tables".
Throughout her career, Hiller also continued to work on stage, with notable performances in productions of "Saint Joan" and "The Heiress". She was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1971 and was later elevated to Dame Commander in 1975 for her services to drama. Hiller retired from acting in the 1990s and passed away in 2003 at the age of 90.
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Laura Sadler
Laura Sadler (December 25, 1980 Ascot-June 19, 2003 Charing Cross Hospital) also known as Laura Ruth Sadler was an English actor.
She began her career in acting at the age of 9, appearing in various stage productions. She became best known for her role as Nurse Sandy Harper in the BBC medical drama series "Holby City". Sadler also appeared in other popular TV series, including "Grange Hill" and "Second Sight". In addition to her television work, she also acted in theatre productions and films. Sadler's promising career was cut short when she died at the age of 22 after falling from a balcony while staying at her boyfriend's flat in London. Her death was a shock to many and led to discussions about safety measures for tall buildings.
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Rachel Kempson
Rachel Kempson (May 28, 1910 Dartmouth-May 24, 2003 Millbrook) also known as Rachel, Lady Redgrave or Lady Redgrave was an English actor and writer. She had three children, Vanessa Redgrave, Corin Redgrave and Lynn Redgrave.
Rachel Kempson began her acting career on stage in London's West End before transitioning to film in the 1940s. Her notable film credits include "Tom Jones" (1963) and "Out of Africa" (1985). In addition to her successful acting career, she also wrote two books: "Life Among the Redgraves" and "The Pleasure of Their Company: An Anthology". Kempson was married to actor Sir Michael Redgrave for over 50 years until his death in 1985. She passed away in 2003 at the age of 92.
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Zena Walker
Zena Walker (March 7, 1934 Birmingham-August 24, 2003 Brockenhurst) was an English actor.
Zena Walker began her acting career in the 1950s and appeared in several British films and television shows. She starred in numerous stage productions in the West End and won critical acclaim for her performances. Walker was also a regular on the BBC Radio drama series and performed in many audio productions.
In 1952, Zena Walker married the film director, Ronald Neame. They had two children together and were married until his death in 2010. Walker later became a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and performed in both the Stratford-upon-Avon and London productions.
Throughout her career, Zena Walker appeared in many notable films, including "Inn for Trouble" (1956), "The Mind Benders" (1963), and "The Monster Club" (1981). She continued to work in theatre until the end of her life and passed away in 2003 due to cancer.
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Patricia Roc
Patricia Roc (June 7, 1915 London-December 30, 2003 Locarno) a.k.a. Felicia Miriam Ursula Herold, Goddess of the Odeons, Pat, Bed Roc or Felicia Riese was an English actor. Her child is called Michael Thomas.
Patricia Roc was born in London on June 7, 1915. She began her career as a dancer and quickly transitioned into acting in British films. She became known as the "Goddess of the Odeons" due to her popularity as a leading lady in the 1940s.
Roc appeared in over 30 films during her career, including the classic British film "The Wicked Lady" in 1945. However, her career began to decline in the 1950s as the British film industry waned. She moved to France in the 1960s, where she appeared in several films and worked in theater.
In her personal life, Roc was married three times and had one son, Michael Thomas. She passed away on December 30, 2003, in Locarno, Switzerland. Despite her career decline, Roc remained a beloved figure in British cinema and is remembered as one of the leading actresses of her time.
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Ina Clough
Ina Clough (November 10, 1920 Bournemouth-January 25, 2003 Great Crosby) was an English actor.
She is best known for her role as Diana Trent in the BBC sitcom "Waiting for God" which premiered in 1990 and ran for five series until 1994. Prior to her role on "Waiting for God", Clough had a long and varied career in theater, television, and film. She made her stage debut in 1945 and went on to appear in numerous productions, including several Shakespeare plays. In addition to her stage work, Clough appeared in several British television series throughout the 1960s and 1970s, and also had small roles in films such as "The Man Who Could Cheat Death" (1959) and "A Shot in the Dark" (1964). She continued to act well into her seventies, and was widely regarded as an accomplished and respected performer.
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Elisabeth Croft
Elisabeth Croft (September 22, 1907 Windermere-January 13, 2003 London) otherwise known as Elizabeth Croft was an English actor.
Born in Windermere, Croft was an accomplished stage and screen actor, and appeared in many productions throughout her career. She was a part of the cast of the West End play, "Wild Thyme" in 1933 and later made numerous appearances on BBC Television in the 1950s and 1960s, including in popular series such as "The Quatermass Experiment" and "The Avengers". Croft was also known for her role in the 1958 film noir "The Two-Headed Spy" alongside Jack Hawkins and Gia Scala. She continued to work in the industry well into her later years, and was regarded as an esteemed member of the acting community. Croft passed away in 2003, in London, at the age of 95.
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