English movie stars died in 2014
Here are 4 famous actresses from England died in 2014:
Kate O'Mara
Kate O'Mara (August 10, 1939 Leicester-March 30, 2014 Sussex) a.k.a. Kate Carroll or Frances M. Carroll was an English actor. She had two children, Dickon Young and Chris Linde.
Kate O'Mara was known for her performances in both film and television. She began her acting career in the 1960s, and appeared in multiple British TV dramas such as "The Avengers" and "Z-Cars." She gained international recognition for her role as Caress Morell in the hit 1980s primetime soap opera "Dynasty." O'Mara also appeared in the popular science fiction show "Doctor Who," playing the villainous character The Rani. In addition to acting, O'Mara was also an accomplished writer, penning several books including an autobiography titled "Vamp Until Ready."
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Dora Bryan
Dora Bryan (February 7, 1923 Parbold-July 23, 2014 Hove) also known as Dora May Broadbent, Dora May Bryan, Dora May Bryan OBE or Dora Mary Broadbent was an English actor and philanthropist.
She began her career in the 1940s as a cabaret performer and made her stage debut in a West End production in 1947. Her breakthrough role came in 1956 when she starred in the film "The Green Man" opposite Alastair Sim. She continued to work in film, television, and theater throughout her career, earning critical acclaim for her performances in productions such as "A Taste of Honey" and her one-woman show "An Evening with Dora Bryan."
Bryan also had a passion for charity work and was involved with organizations such as The Children's Society and Barnardo's. In 1996, she was awarded an OBE for her services to drama and charity. She continued to act well into her 80s, with her final performance in the film "Hunky Dory" released in 2011. Bryan passed away in 2014 at the age of 91.
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Lynsey de Paul
Lynsey de Paul (June 11, 1950 Southwark-October 1, 2014 Southwark) also known as Linsey De Paul, Lyndsey De Paul, Lynsey De Paul, Lynsey Monckton Rubin, Paul, de, Lynsey or Lindsey De Paul was an English singer, singer-songwriter and actor.
De Paul was known for her eclectic musical style, which incorporated elements of pop, rock, jazz, and classical music. She began her career in the late 1960s, performing in various clubs and venues around London. Her breakthrough came in 1972, when she won the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Rock Bottom," which she co-wrote with her longtime collaborator, Mike Moran.
Over the course of her career, de Paul released multiple albums and had several hit singles, including "Sugar Me," "No Honestly," and "Rhythm and Blue Jean Baby." She also wrote and produced music for other artists, including Shirley Bassey, Dusty Springfield, and the New Seekers.
In addition to her music career, de Paul pursued acting, appearing in several films and television shows, including the James Bond film "For Your Eyes Only." She also wrote several books on music and astrology.
De Paul was awarded an Ivor Novello Award for her songwriting and was a Fellow of the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. She passed away in 2014 at the age of 64.
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Lisa Daniely
Lisa Daniely (June 4, 1929 Reading-January 24, 2014) also known as Elizabeth Bodington, Lisa Danielly, Elizabeth Boddington or Mary Elizabeth Bodington was an English actor.
She was best known for her roles in films like The Invisible Man (1958), Breakout (1959), and The Square Peg (1959). She also starred in TV series like The Vise, The Saint, and The Adventures of Robin Hood. Daniely began her career as a dancer and later transitioned into acting. She worked in theatre as well, and her stage credits included productions of The Sound of Music, The King and I, and The Importance of Being Earnest. Daniely was married to actor and producer Peter Noble from 1955 until his death in 1959.
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