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Edith Evans was an English actress who starred in stage and film roles, including Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest. She was nominated for three Academy Awards and received a DBE for her services to drama.
Edith Evans was a renowned English stage actress and a three-time Oscar nominee. She appeared in films such as The Nun's Story, The Whisperers, and Tom Jones, and won a Golden Globe and a New York Film Critics Circle Award.
- January 1, 1
- Pimlico, London, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Cranbrook, Kent, England, UK
Edith Evans was a renowned English stage actress who also appeared in films such as The Whisperers and Tom Jones. She won an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe for her role in The Whisperers, and was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire in 1946.
- February 8, 1888
- October 14, 1976
Dame Edith Evans (born Feb. 8, 1888, London, Eng.—died Oct. 14, 1976, Cranbrook, Kent) was one of the finest actresses of the English-speaking stage during the 20th century. Evans made her professional debut in 1912 as Cressida in Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida, directed by William Poel.
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The English actress Edith Evans, appeared in a wide range of stage and screen productions. After playing in amateur productions she turned professional in 1912 under the tutelage of the director William Poel.
YearPlayRoleVenue London, Unless Otherwise Stated1912GautaumiCambridge University1912CressidaKing's Hall, Covent Garden1913Elizabeth CooperMartin1914GertrudeLearn about the life and career of Edith Evans, one of the most acclaimed actresses of her time, who played roles from Shakespeare to Shaw. Read about her distinctive voice, her versatility, and her memorable performances as Lady Bracknell, Volumnia, and the Nurse.
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Edith Evans (1888-1976) was a renowned stage and film actress, known for her roles as Lady Bracknell, Miss Western, and The Nun. She received three Academy Award nominations, plus a BAFTA and a Golden Globe award.