English movie stars died in 2013
Here are 6 famous actresses from England died in 2013:
Katherine Woodville
Katherine Woodville (December 4, 1938 London-June 5, 2013 Portland) a.k.a. Catherine Woodville, Kate Woodville, Katharine Woodville or Kate was an English actor, horse trainer, horse breeder and businessperson. Her child is called Tai Carmen.
Katherine Woodville was born into a family of actors, with her father being the famous stage and film actor, Sir Guy Standing. She made her acting debut in 1958 in the television series, "Ivanhoe". Throughout her acting career, Woodville appeared in a number of prominent TV shows and films, such as "The Forsyte Saga", "The Saint", "The Baron", "The Prisoner", and "The Hound of the Baskervilles".
Apart from her acting career, Woodville was also passionate about horses and was an accomplished horse trainer and breeder. She co-owned a horse breeding farm in Oregon, USA, where she bred and raised quality Arabian horses that went on to win numerous accolades and awards.
In addition to her work in the entertainment and horse industries, Woodville was also a successful businesswoman. She founded a successful skincare line called "Kate Woodville", which is specifically designed for people with sensitive skin.
Despite facing numerous personal and professional setbacks throughout her life, including the loss of her first husband, Woodville remained resilient and continued to work hard in pursuit of her passions. She passed away in 2013 at the age of 74, leaving behind a legacy as a trailblazer in the entertainment, horse, and beauty industries.
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Diane Clare
Diane Clare (July 8, 1938 London-June 21, 2013) a.k.a. Diane C.O.G. Dirsztay was an English actor. She had two children, Kate England and Christopher England.
At the start of her career, Diane Clare worked on stage productions before transitioning into film and television. She appeared in a number of popular British TV series throughout the 1960s, including Doctor Who, The Saint, and The Avengers. She also appeared in several Hammer Horror films, including Plague of the Zombies and The Plague of the Dead. In addition to her acting career, Clare also wrote several books, including a memoir about her experience working on the film Witchfinder General. She passed away at the age of 74.
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Briony McRoberts
Briony McRoberts (February 10, 1957 Welwyn Garden City-July 17, 2013 London) was an English actor and activist.
McRoberts began her career as an actor in the early 1980s and appeared in a number of British television series and films, including "Taggart," "The Bill," and "Hamish Macbeth." She was also involved in several theatre productions throughout her career, both in London's West End and in regional theatres across the UK.
In addition to her work as an actor, McRoberts was a prominent activist and advocate for mental health awareness. She was a supporter of the charity Mind, and worked to raise awareness of mental health issues throughout her career.
Tragically, McRoberts took her own life in 2013 at the age of 56. Her death was widely mourned by friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry, as well as by mental health advocates who remembered her work and advocacy.
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Jean Kent
Jean Kent (June 29, 1921 Brixton-November 30, 2013 Bury St Edmunds) a.k.a. Joan Summerfield, Joan Mildred Summerfield, Peggy Summers, Joan Kent or Jean Carr was an English actor.
Kent began her acting career in the 1930s as a dancer and chorus girl in various productions. She made her film debut in 1935 and went on to appear in over 40 films, including "Adventures of a Young Man" (1962), "The Prince and the Showgirl" (1957) and "The Browning Version" (1951). She was also a popular television performer, and appeared in a number of series and made-for-TV movies, including "Upstairs, Downstairs" and "Coronation Street." Kent retired from acting in the early 1990s, and was awarded the British Empire Medal in 2013 for her services to drama.
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Annette Kerr
Annette Kerr (July 2, 1920 England-September 23, 2013 Denville Hall) was an English actor.
She began her career in the 1940s, working in stage productions before transitioning to film and television in the 1950s. Kerr's film credits include "Carry On Sergeant" (1958) and "The Frozen Dead" (1966), while her television appearances include roles in "Doctor Who" and "The Avengers". In addition to her acting career, Kerr was also involved in various charitable organizations, including the Prince's Trust and the NSPCC. She was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1994 for her services to drama and charity.
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Pat Keen
Pat Keen (October 21, 1933 Willesden-March 1, 2013 Ipswich) a.k.a. Patricia Margaret Keen or Patricia Margaret "Pat" Keen was an English actor.
She was born in Willesden, North London and trained at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Keen acted both on stage and screen throughout her career. Some of her notable stage performances include roles in plays such as "The Importance of Being Earnest," "Hay Fever," and "The Lady's Not for Burning." On screen, she appeared in TV shows such as "Z-Cars," "The Bill," and "Doctors," and films such as "The Wrong Box" and "International Velvet." Keen was also a popular voice artist and lent her voice to various radio shows, including "The Archers" and "Doctor Who." She passed away at the age of 79 in Ipswich, Suffolk.
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