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Nyree Dawn Porter (1936–2001)

Actress

Landing the starring role of Irene in the 1967 broadcast of John Galsworthy's "Forsyte Saga," Nyree Dawn Porter established herself as a prominent actress for television drama. She was born on the north island of New Zealand and was first a stage actress in New Zealand before setting out for a career on the stage in England... See full bio »

Born:

Ngaire Dawn Porter
in Napier, New Zealand

Died:

(age 65) in London, England, UK
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1998 Hilary and Jackie
Dame Margot Fonteyn
 
1986 David Copperfield (TV mini-series)
Mrs. Steerforth
– Episode #1.10 (1986) … Mrs. Steerforth
– Episode #1.8 (1986) … Mrs. Steerforth
– Episode #1.6 (1986) … Mrs. Steerforth
 
1986 The Mind of David Berglas (TV series)
– Episode #1.6 (1986)
 
1982 A Dream of Alice (TV movie)
 
1980 For Maddie with Love (TV series)
Maddie Laurie (1980)
 
1980 The Martian Chronicles (TV mini-series)
Alice Hathaway
– The Martians (1980) … Alice Hathaway
– The Settlers (1980) … Alice Hathaway (credit only)
– The Expeditions (1980) … Alice Hathaway (credit only)
 
1980 The Dick Emery Show (TV series)
– Episode #17.3 (1980)
 
1976 Softly Softly: Task Force (TV series)
Jane Rawlings
– Alarums and Excursions (1976) … Jane Rawlings
 
1976 Morir... dormir... tal vez soñar
 
1972-1974 The Protectors (TV series)
Contessa Caroline di Contini / Contessa di Contini
– Blockbuster (1974) … Contessa Caroline di Contini
– The Insider (1974) … Contessa Caroline di Contini
– Wheels (1974) … Contessa Caroline di Contini
– A Pocketful of Posies (1974) … Contessa Caroline di Contini
– Shadbolt (1974) … Contessa Caroline di Contini (credit only)
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1974 From Beyond the Grave
Susan Warren (segment 3 "The Elemental")
 
1973 Thriller (TV series)
Laura
– Ring Once for Death (1973) … Laura
 
1973 Armchair 30 (TV series)
Stephanie
– Ross Evan's Story (1973) … Stephanie
 
1971 The House That Dripped Blood
Ann Norton (segment 3 "Sweets to the Sweet")
 
1971 Hassan (TV movie)
 
1970 Jane Eyre (TV movie)
Blanche Ingram
 
1964-1968 Love Story (TV series)
Tina Morris
– Spilt Champagne (1968)
– Arranged for Strings (1964) … Tina Morris
 
1968 Never a Cross Word (TV series)
Deirdre Baldock / Dierdre Baldock
– Defeat of the Baldocks (1968) … Dierdre Baldock
– The Fighting Baldocks (1968) … Dierdre Baldock
– Saint Deirdre (1968) … Deirdre Baldock
– The Camping Baldocks (1968) … Deirdre Baldock
– The Baldocks at Bay (1968) … Deirdre Baldock
See all 6 episodes »
 
1961-1968 Armchair Theatre (TV series)
Barbara / Mildred
– A Second Look (1968) … Barbara
– His Polyvinyl Girl (1961) … Mildred
 
1968 The Gamblers (TV series)
Rita Ironside
– Mates! (1968) … Rita Ironside
 
1967 The Forsyte Saga (TV mini-series)
Irene Forsyte née Heron
– In the Web (1967) … Irene Forsyte née Heron
– The Challenge (1967) … Irene Forsyte née Heron
– A Man of Property (1967) … Irene Forsyte née Heron
– Dinner at Swithin's (1967) … Irene Forsyte née Heron
– The Pursuit of Happiness (1967) … Irene Forsyte née Heron
See all 19 episodes »
 
1966 The Liars (TV series)
Hermione
– Episode #1.3 (1966) … Hermione
– Episode #1.2 (1966) … Hermione
– Episode #1.1 (1966) … Hermione
 
1965 Blackmail (TV series)
Mrs Donahoe
– The Case of the Phantom Lover (1965) … Mrs Donahoe
 
1965 Armchair Mystery Theatre (TV series)
Lisa
– Wake a Stranger (1965) … Lisa
 
1963-1965 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
Vicky the Princess Aziza
– A Couple of Dry Martinis (1965)
– Vicky and the Sultan (1963) … Vicky the Princess Aziza
 
1965 Six Shades of Black (TV series)
Melusine
– A Loving Disposition (1965) … Melusine
 
1965 Sherlock Holmes (TV series)
Lady Brackenstall
– The Abbey Grange (1965) … Lady Brackenstall
 
1965 Thursday Theatre (TV series)
Agnes Potter
– The Kidders (1965) … Agnes Potter
 
1965 Public Eye (TV series)
Sheila Reynolds
– I Went to Borrow a Pencil, and Look What I Found (1965) … Sheila Reynolds
 
1964 The Saint (TV series)
Patsy Butler
– The Scorpion (1964) … Patsy Butler
 
1964 The Indian Tales of Rudyard Kipling (TV series)
Janoo
– The Sending of Dana Da (1964) … Janoo
 
1964 Judith Paris (TV mini-series)
Judith Paris
– Rogue's Daughter (1964) … Judith Paris
 
1964 Madame Bovary (TV series)
Emma Bovary
– Judgement (1964) … Emma Bovary
– Lost Love (1964) … Emma Bovary
– First Love (1964) … Emma Bovary
– Marriage (1964) … Emma Bovary
 
1964 Ghost Squad (TV series)
Yvette
– It Won't Be a Stylish Marriage (1964) … Yvette
 
1963 Drama 61-67 (TV series)
Caroline West
– Drama '63: Dead Darling (1963) … Caroline West
 
1963 No Hiding Place (TV series)
Vicky West
– Death of Samantha (1963) … Vicky West
 
1963 The Cracksman
Muriel
 
1963 Corrigan Blake (TV series)
Francesca
– The Scientific Approach (1963) … Francesca
 
1963 Two Left Feet
Eileen
 
1962 Flight from Treason
Marjorie Mason
 
1962 The Third Man (TV series)
Miss Wyvern
– A Question of Libel (1962) … Miss Wyvern
 
1962 Operation Snatch
W.R.A.C . Officer
 
1961 Part-Time Wife
Jenny
 
1961 The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre (TV series)
Mary Greer
– The Man at the Carlton Tower (1961) … Mary Greer
 
1961 The Avengers (TV series)
Liz Wells
– Death on the Slipway (1961) … Liz Wells
 
1961 The Man at the Carlton Tower
Mary Greer
 
1961 Danger Man (TV series)
Stewardess
– The Island (1961) … Stewardess
 
1960 Man from Interpol (TV series)
Mary / Signora
– An Inside Job (1960) … Signora
– The Soul Peddlers (1960) … Mary
 
1960 Deadline Midnight (TV series)
Julie Sykes
– Episode #1.5 (1960) … Julie Sykes
 
1960 Identity Unknown
Pam
 
1960 Sentenced for Life
Betty Martin
 
Show ShowSelf (11 titles)
1989 That's Showbusiness (TV series)
Herself - Panelist
– Episode #1.2 (1989) … Herself - Panelist
 
1980 Night of One Hundred Stars (TV movie)
Herself
 
1980 Give Us a Clue (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 13 October 1980 (1980) … Herself
 
1980 Blankety Blank (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #3.3 (1980) … Herself
 
1980 The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 80 (TV movie)
Herself
 
1980 This Is Your Life (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Nyree Dawn Porter OBE (1980) … Herself
 
1976 Those Wonderful TV Times (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.7 (1976) … Herself
 
1976 Saturday Night at the Mill (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.7 (1976) … Herself
 
1970 The Engelbert Humperdinck Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #2.7 (1970) … Herself
 
1968 Call My Bluff (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 2 June 1968 (1968) … Herself
 
1967 Late Night Lineup (TV series)
Herself
– 1000th Edition (1967) … Herself
 

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Height:

5' 5½" (1.66 m)
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Father worked as a butcher. See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius