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Brenda de Banzie (1909–1981)

Actress | Soundtrack

The daughter of a musical conductor, fair-haired, slightly plump Brenda de Banzie appeared in just a handful of films. As the result of two outstanding performances, she became an unexpected star when well into her middle age. Brenda first came to public notice as a sixteen year old chorine on the London stage in "Du Barry Was a Lady"... See full bio »

Born:

Brenda Doreen Mingnon de Banzie
in Manchester, England, UK

Died:

(age 71) in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England, UK
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1971 The Ten Commandments (TV series)
Mother
– A Bit of Family Feeling (1971) … Mother
 
1969 W. Somerset Maugham (TV series)
Mrs. Abert Forrester
– The Creative Impulse (1969) … Mrs. Abert Forrester
 
1967 A Matter of Innocence
Mrs. Innes-Hook
 
1966 Out of the Unknown (TV series)
Mrs. Dakers
– Walk's End (1966) … Mrs. Dakers
 
1966 Drama 61-67 (TV series)
Mrs Massingham Fox
– Drama '66: Don Quixote Go Home (1966) … Mrs Massingham Fox
 
1965 Love Story (TV series)
Helen Banner
– The Weather House (1965) … Helen Banner
 
1963 The Pink Panther
Angela Dunning
 
1962 I Thank a Fool
Nurse Drew
 
1962 A Pair of Briefs
Gladys Worthing
 
1961 Come September
Margaret Allison
 
1961 Flame in the Streets
Nell Palmer
 
1961 The Mark
Mrs. Cartwright
 
1960 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
– Ladies of the Corridor (1960)
 
1960 The Entertainer
Phoebe Rice
 
1959 The Four Just Men (TV series)
Duchess Olga Della Riviero
– The Night of the Precious Stones (1959) … Duchess Olga Della Riviero
 
1959 Armchair Theatre (TV series)
Mrs. Alden
– You'll Never See Me Again (1959) … Mrs. Alden
 
1959 The 39 Steps
Nellie Lumsden (as Brenda De Banzie)
 
1959 Too Many Crooks
Lucy
 
1958 Room 43
Aggie
 
1956 The Adventures of Robin Hood (TV series)
Lady Geraldine Pomfret
– The Imposters (1956) … Lady Geraldine Pomfret
 
1956 Triple Deception
Mme. Isabella Ballu
 
1956 The Man Who Knew Too Much
Lucy Drayton
 
1955 Doctor at Sea
Muriel Mallet
 
1955 A Kid for Two Farthings
'Lady' Ruby
 
1955 As Long as They're Happy
Stella Bentley
 
1954 The Purple Plain
Miss McNab
 
1954 What Every Woman Wants
Sarah
 
1954 Hobson's Choice
Maggie Hobson
 
1954 Don't Blame the Stork
Evelyn Steele
 
1954 Wishing Well
Jane Price
 
1953 A Day to Remember
Mrs. Collins
 
1953 The Yellow Balloon
Fruit Stall Customer (uncredited)
 
1952 Never Look Back
Molly Wheeler (as Brenda DeBanza)
 
1952 Private Information
Dolly
 
1952 I Believe in You
Mrs Hooker
 
1951 Milestones (TV movie)
Nancy Sibley
 
1951 The Long Dark Hall
Mrs. Rogers
 
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1960 The Entertainer (performer: "The Boy I Love Is Up in the Gallery" - uncredited)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

At age 16, starred in a Manchester repertory production of "If Winter Comes". She toured the length and breadth of Britain, before making her West End debut in "Murder Mistaken". See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Article  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Brenda De Banzie | Brenda DeBanza

Height:

5' 5" (1.65 m)
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Trivia:

Was nominated for Broadway's 1958 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Features Actress (Dramatic) for "The Entertainer," a part that she recreated in the film version of the same name, The Entertainer . See more »

Star Sign:

Leo