English movie stars died in 2012
Here are 7 famous actresses from England died in 2012:
Charlotte Mitchell
Charlotte Mitchell (July 23, 1926 Ipswich-May 2, 2012 Chiswick) a.k.a. Edna Winifred Mitchell, Bunty or Charllotte Mitchel was an English actor. She had three children, Christopher Guard, Dominic Guard and Candy Guard.
Mitchell began her acting career in the 1940s with a role in the West End production of "Quiet Weekend". She went on to appear in numerous stage productions, television shows and films throughout her career. Mitchell was particularly known for her roles in British soap operas such as "Crossroads" and "EastEnders".
In addition to her work as an actor, Mitchell was also a writer and published several books including an autobiography titled "Bunty, I Love You" in 2009. She was also an advocate for mental health awareness and worked with organizations such as Mind to raise awareness about mental health issues.
Mitchell passed away in 2012 at the age of 85 in Chiswick, London.
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Dinah Sheridan
Dinah Sheridan (September 17, 1920 Hampstead-November 25, 2012 Northwood, London) a.k.a. Dinah Mec, Dinah Nadyejda Ginsburg, Miss Dinah Sheridan, Dinah N. Ginsburg or Dinah Nadyejda Mec was an English actor. She had two children, Jeremy Hanley and Jenny Hanley.
Dinah Sheridan began her acting career in the 1930s, at a young age of 15. She appeared in various British films including "Gone to Earth" and "The Sound Barrier". She also made appearances in television shows like "The Adventures of Robin Hood" and "The Invisible Man". However, she gained widespread recognition for her role in the British sitcom "Don't Wait Up" which aired from 1983 to 1990. She was also a familiar face on British stage productions, including Noel Coward's "Present Laughter" and "The Sound Of Music". In addition to acting, she also worked as a director and screenwriter. Sheridan was married fourtimes, and her first husband was the actor Jimmy Hanley.
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Daphne Oxenford
Daphne Oxenford (October 31, 1919 Chipping Barnet-December 21, 2012 Northwood, London) also known as Daphne M. Oxenford was an English actor.
Oxenford appeared in various films, television programs, and stage plays throughout her career. She is particularly remembered for her role as the Archers' matriarch, Grace Archer, in the long-running BBC radio soap opera "The Archers," a role she played from 1955 to 1980. She also appeared in shows such as "Coronation Street," "Z-Cars," and "Doctor Who." Outside of acting, Oxenford was also a radio presenter, children's author, and narrator for documentaries and audiobooks. She received an MBE in 2008 for her contributions to drama and broadcasting.
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Patricia Medina
Patricia Medina (July 19, 1919 Liverpool-April 28, 2012 Los Angeles) also known as Pat Medina, Patricia Paz Maria Medina or Patricia Medina Cotten was an English actor.
She began her career in British films in the 1940s and later moved to Hollywood. Some of her notable films include "Phantom of the Rue Morgue," "Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion" and "The Buckskin Lady." Medina was also a television personality and starred in shows such as "The 20th Century-Fox Hour" and "Zorro." She was married to actor Joseph Cotten from 1960 until his death in 1994. Medina passed away in 2012 at the age of 92.
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Faith Brook
Faith Brook (February 16, 1922 York-March 11, 2012 London) was an English actor.
She was born in York, England and began her career in the theater before making her way to television and film. Brook appeared in over 70 films and television shows throughout her career, including the popular BBC drama "Pride and Prejudice" and the film "The Queen." She was also a regular on the London stage, performing in productions such as "The Importance of Being Earnest" and "Hay Fever." Brook continued acting well into her later years, with her last film role being in the movie "The Calling" in 2009. She passed away in London in 2012 at the age of 90.
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Lila Kaye
Lila Kaye (November 7, 1929 Middlesbrough-January 10, 2012 Worthing) was an English actor. Her child is called Joseph Kaye.
Lila Kaye began her acting career in the 1950s, working primarily in television and theatre productions. She appeared in popular TV shows such as "The Bill" and "Doctor Who". In theatre, she was part of the Royal Shakespeare Company and played the character of Madame Morrible in the original London cast of the musical "Wicked".
Kaye was also an accomplished singer and cabaret performer, and frequently performed in nightclubs and on cruise ships. In addition to her work on stage and screen, she was a prominent member of the British acting community and co-founded the Actors' Centre in London.
Later in life, Kaye moved to Worthing where she continued to perform and teach acting. She passed away in 2012 at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy as one of England's most respected and versatile actors.
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Gladys O'Connor
Gladys O'Connor (November 28, 1903 East London-February 21, 2012 Toronto) was an English actor.
She appeared in a variety of films and television shows throughout her career, including "The Captive Heart" (1946), "Ivanhoe" (1952), and "The Saint" (1962). O'Connor was also known for her stage work, having performed in numerous productions in England and Canada. In 1974, she was awarded the Canadian Film Award for Best Performance by a Lead Actress for her role in the film "The House by the Lake." O'Connor lived in Canada for many years and was an active member of the Toronto theatre community until her death at the age of 108. She is remembered as a talented actress and a beloved member of the performing arts community.
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