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Dame Thora Hird DBE (28 May 1911 – 15 March 2003) was an English actress. In a career spanning over 70 years, she appeared in more than 100 films, as well as many television roles, becoming a household name and a British institution.
Thora Hird (1911-2003) was a British character actress who appeared in over 100 films and many TV comedies. She won three BAFTA awards and wrote several autobiographies.
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- Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK
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Mar 15, 2003 · The veteran actress, known for sitcoms like Meet the Wife and Last of the Summer Wine, suffered a stroke earlier this month. She was a national treasure, admired and adored by the British public, and a triple Bafta winner.
Thora Hird was a British character actress who appeared in over 100 films, TV comedies and plays. She won a BAFTA award for Alan Bennett's Talking Heads and was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
- May 28, 1911
- March 15, 2003
In a career lasting almost a century, Dame Thora Hird's solid screen presence and distinctive northern tones made her an enduring favourite with British audiences. Thora Hird made her stage...
Jul 19, 2021 · Dame Thora Hird starred in more than 100 feature films and TV shows throughout her life, reflecting upon an illustrious acting career which spanned more than seven decades. Born to James Henry Hird and Jane Mary in the Cheapside area of Morecambe, it seemed that Thora was destined to be an actress.
Mar 17, 2003 · A tribute to the versatile actress who starred in films, stage and TV for over half a century. She was known for her roles in A Kind of Loving, Last of the Summer Wine and Talking Heads.
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