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Diana Wynyard (1906–1964)

One of the outstanding stage actresses of her time, Diana Wynyard will always be remembered for her unforgettable performance in the British version of the thriller Gaslight (re-made in Hollywood in 1944 with Ingrid Bergman). Starring opposite the great Anton Walbrook, she played the part of terrorized Bella Mallen (driven to the point of insanity by her evil husband) with an ethereal... See full bio »

Died:

(age 58) in London, England, UK

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Filmography

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1960 Armchair Mystery Theatre (TV series)
Stella Lambert
Eye Witness (1960) … Stella Lambert
 
1959 Playhouse 90 (TV series)
Jane Birman
The Second Man (1959) … Jane Birman
 
1957 Island in the Sun
Mrs. Fleury
 
1957 Producers' Showcase (TV series)
The Empress
Mayerling (1957) … The Empress
 
1956 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
Gertrude / Irina Arkadina
The Seagull (1956) … Irina Arkadina
Hamlet (1956) … Gertrude
 
1956 The Gentle Touch
Matron
 
1955 Rheingold Theatre (TV series)
Lucille
The Little Big Shot (1955) … Lucille
 
1954 BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (TV series)
Joanna Manville
Inquest on a Hero (1954) … Joanna Manville
 
1951 This Is Show Business (TV series)
 
1941 A Voice in the Night
Irena Roder
 
1939 The Fugitive
Kit Kobling
 
1934 One More River
Claire Corven
 
1934 Let's Try Again
Alice Overton
 
1934 Where Sinners Meet
Anne
 
1933 Men Must Fight
Laura Seward
 
1933 Cavalcade
Jane Marryot
 
1932 Rasputin and the Empress
Natasha
 
Show ShowSelf (3 titles)
1957 Salute to Show Business (TV movie)
Herself
 
1950 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Herself
Episode #3.23 (1950) … Herself
 
1934 Hollywood on Parade No. B-13 (short)
Herself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Her theatre credits include: "The Bad Seed" by Maxwell Anderson (Aldwych Theatre, London, 1955) See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Trivia:

She died from renal disease in London in 1964, aged 58, while rehearsing "The Master Builder" with Michael Redgrave and Maggie Smith as part of the new National Theatre Company. Celia Johnson replaced her. See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn