English movie stars died in 2011
Here are 5 famous actresses from England died in 2011:
Anna Massey
Anna Massey (August 11, 1937 Thakeham-July 3, 2011 London) also known as Anna Massey OBE, Anna Raymond Massey, Anna Massey CBE or Anna Raymond Massey, CBE was an English actor. She had one child, David Huggins.
Anna Massey was born into a well-known acting family. Her father, Raymond Massey, was a famous Canadian actor, and her mother, Adrianne Allen, was an English stage actress. She was educated at Oxford High School for Girls and later attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
Massey's acting career spanned over five decades, and she was best known for her roles in films like "Peeping Tom," "Frenzy," and "The Importance of Being Earnest." She also appeared in numerous stage productions, including "The Relapse," "The Seagull," and "The Threepenny Opera."
Throughout her career, Massey received many accolades for her acting, including an OBE in 2004 and a CBE in 2011. She was also a fellow of the British Film Institute and a patron of the Shakespeare Globe Centre.
Massey passed away in 2011 at the age of 73, leaving behind a legacy as a talented and respected actress in the UK entertainment industry.
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Betty Driver
Betty Driver (May 20, 1920 Leicester-October 15, 2011 Cheadle) also known as Elizabeth Mary Driver was an English singer and actor.
Driver was best known for her role as Betty Williams (formerly Turpin) on the long-running British soap opera, "Coronation Street." She first appeared on the show in 1969 and continued for over 40 years, making her one of the longest-serving cast members in the show's history. Prior to her acting career, Driver was a successful singer and performed with the Ambrose Orchestra during World War II. She recorded several hits, including "The Homing Waltz" and "Jimmie Valentine." In addition to her work on "Coronation Street," Driver appeared in several films, including "In Which We Serve" and "Nicholas Nickleby." She was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 2000 for her services to drama. Driver passed away in 2011 at the age of 91.
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Elisabeth Sladen
Elisabeth Sladen (February 1, 1946 Liverpool-April 19, 2011 Southall) also known as Elisabeth Claira Heath Sladen, Elizabeth Sladen, Elisabeth Miller or Elisabeth Clara Heath-Sladen was an English actor and screenwriter. She had one child, Sadie Miller.
Sladen was best known for her role as Sarah Jane Smith in the British television series Doctor Who. She first appeared as the character in 1973 and went on to play Sarah Jane in both the classic and modern iterations of the show, as well as in her own spin-off series, The Sarah Jane Adventures.
Before her work on Doctor Who, Sladen had notable guest roles on television shows such as Z-Cars, Doomwatch, and Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. She also had a recurring role in the British sitcom Take My Wife.
In addition to her acting work, Sladen also wrote a book about her experiences on Doctor Who called "Elisabeth Sladen: The Autobiography."
Sladen passed away in 2011 at the age of 65 after battling cancer. She was remembered by fans and colleagues as a beloved actress and a cherished part of the Doctor Who franchise.
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Margaret Tyzack
Margaret Tyzack (September 9, 1931 Essex-June 25, 2011 Blackheath, London) also known as Margaret Maud Tyzack or Margaret Maud Tyzack, CBE was an English actor. Her child is called Matthew Stephenson.
Margaret Tyzack had an illustrious career in both stage and screen. She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and began her career with the Royal Shakespeare Company in the 1950s. She went on to perform in numerous West End productions and won the Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1982 for her role in the play "The Hothouse".
On screen, Tyzack appeared in many popular TV series, including "Mary Queen of Scots", "The Forsyte Saga", and "Doctor Who". She also played pivotal roles in the films "A Clockwork Orange" and "2001: A Space Odyssey".
Tyzack received many accolades throughout her career, including a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance in the play "Nicholas Nickleby" on Broadway. She was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2010 for her services to drama.
Margaret Tyzack passed away at the age of 79 in 2011 from a brain tumour.
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Sheila Burrell
Sheila Burrell (May 9, 1922 Blackheath, London-July 19, 2011 Kingston upon Thames) also known as Sheila Mary Burrell, Shelia Burrell or Shelia Burrrell was an English actor.
Burrell began her acting career in the late 1940s and went on to become a highly respected performer in both stage and screen productions. She appeared in numerous television shows and films, including the 1965 film "The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders" and the 1979 television adaptation of "Tess of the D'Urbervilles". Burrell was also a talented theatre actress and performed in many West End productions, including "Present Laughter" and "The Importance of Being Earnest". With a career spanning over five decades, she was widely regarded as one of the most versatile and talented actresses of her generation. Burrell was awarded an OBE for her services to drama in 1980.
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