Thora Hird (1911–2003) |
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In a career than spanned eight decades, Thora Hird was widely-regarded as one of Britain's finest character actresses. She made over 100 films as well as starring in a host of TV comedies and, as a straight actress, excelled in the works of playwright Alan Bennett. Even in her 90s, she was working almost daily. Born in Morecambe, Lancashire, the ...
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Born:in Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UKDied:(age 91) in Brinsworth House, Twickenham, Middlesex, England, UK |
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Actress (133 credits)
Actress (133 credits)
1986-2003
Last of the Summer Wine
(TV Series)
Edie
Edie
- All of a Florrie
(2003)
... Edie (as Dame Thora Hird)
- The Second Husband and the Showgirls
(2003)
... Edie (as Dame Thora Hird)
- The Man Who Invented Yorkshire Funny Stuff
(2003)
... Edie (as Dame Thora Hird)
- The Frenchies Are Coming
(2003)
... Edie (as Dame Thora Hird)
- The Miraculous Curing of Old Goff Helliwell
(2003)
... Edie (as Dame Thora Hird)
1995-1999
The Queen's Nose
(TV Series)
Postmistress
Postmistress
- Harmony's Return
(1999)
... Postmistress (uncredited)
- Episode #1.4
(1995)
... Postmistress
- Episode #1.1
(1995)
... Postmistress
1999
Hilltop Hospital
(TV Series)
Gracey Greyshell
Gracey Greyshell
- Gracey Greyshell's Last Day
... Gracey Greyshell (voice)
1998
Alan Bennett's Talking Heads 2
(TV Mini-Series)
Violet
Violet
- Waiting for the Telegram
(1998)
... Violet
1993-1994
Screen One
(TV Series)
Jim's Mother / Deric's Mother
Jim's Mother / Deric's Mother
- Pat and Margaret
(1994)
... Jim's Mother
- Wide-Eyed and Legless
(1993)
... Deric's Mother
1989-1990
All Creatures Great and Small
(TV Series)
Mrs. Clarke / Mrs. Clarke (as Mrs Clarke also)
Mrs. Clarke / Mrs. Clarke (as Mrs Clarke also)
- Promises to Keep
(1990)
... Mrs. Clarke
- The Best Time
(1989)
... Mrs. Clarke (as Mrs Clarke also)
1988
Alan Bennett's Talking Heads
(TV Mini-Series)
Doris
Doris
- A Cream Cracker Under the Settee
(1988)
... Doris
1979-1986
In Loving Memory
(TV Series)
Ivy Unsworth
Ivy Unsworth
- Up in the World
(1986)
... Ivy Unsworth
- The Undertaker's Apprentice
(1986)
... Ivy Unsworth
- King of the Mountains
(1986)
... Ivy Unsworth
- The Second Time Around
(1986)
... Ivy Unsworth
- They Shoot Undertakers, Don't They?
(1986)
... Ivy Unsworth
1983-1984
Hallelujah!
(TV Series)
Captain Emily Ridley / Captain Agnes Ridley
Captain Emily Ridley / Captain Agnes Ridley
- It Happened One Night
(1984)
... Captain Emily Ridley
- Rock Bottom
(1984)
... Captain Emily Ridley
- The Snake Pit: Part 2
(1984)
... Captain Emily Ridley
- The Snake Pit: Part 1
(1984)
... Captain Emily Ridley
- Holy Deadlock
(1984)
... Captain Emily Ridley
1982
Objects of Affection
(TV Series)
Elizabeth Mary Rhodes
Elizabeth Mary Rhodes
- Say Something Happened
(1982)
... Elizabeth Mary Rhodes
1971-1982
Play for Today
(TV Series)
Aunty Kitty / Olive Major / Doris / ...
Aunty Kitty / Olive Major / Doris / ...
- Intensive Care
(1982)
... Aunty Kitty
- The Mayor's Charity
(1977)
... Olive Major
- The Villa Maroc
(1972)
... Doris
- The Fox Trot
(1971)
... Gwen
1980-1982
Flesh and Blood
(TV Series)
Mabel Brassington
Mabel Brassington
- Episode #2.10
(1982)
... Mabel Brassington
- Episode #2.9
(1982)
... Mabel Brassington
- Episode #2.8
(1982)
... Mabel Brassington
- Episode #2.7
(1982)
... Mabel Brassington
- Episode #2.6
(1982)
... Mabel Brassington
1967-1975
BBC Play of the Month
(TV Series)
Clare Soppitt / Nurse
Clare Soppitt / Nurse
- When We Are Married
(1975)
... Clare Soppitt
- Romeo and Juliet
(1967)
... Nurse
1966-1975
Jackanory
(TV Series)
Storyteller
Storyteller
- Mrs. Pepperpot's Year: Mrs. Pepperpot's Christmas
(1975)
... Storyteller
- Mrs. Pepperpot's Year: Mrs. Pepperpot's Autumn
(1975)
... Storyteller
- Mrs. Pepperpot's Year: Mrs. Pepperpot's Summer
(1975)
... Storyteller
- Mrs. Pepperpot's Year: Mrs. Pepperpot's Spring
(1975)
... Storyteller
- Mrs. Pepperpot's Year: Mrs. Pepperpot's Winter
(1975)
... Storyteller
1969-1970
Ours Is a Nice House
(TV Series)
Thora Parker
Thora Parker
- Judge for Yourself
(1970)
... Thora Parker
- Uproar at the Opera
(1970)
... Thora Parker
- Not in Front of the Dicky Birds
(1970)
... Thora Parker
- Pretty Bubbles in the Air
(1970)
... Thora Parker
- The Bella of the Ball
(1970)
... Thora Parker
1969
ITV Sunday Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Mrs Ogden
Mrs Ogden
- It Calls for a Great Deal of Love
(1969)
... Mrs Ogden
1968-1969
The First Lady
(TV Series)
Sarah Danby
Sarah Danby
- The Whips Are Out
(1969)
... Sarah Danby
- A Cross for Sarah
(1969)
... Sarah Danby
- A Banner with a Strange Device
(1969)
... Sarah Danby
- And They Call That Progress
(1969)
... Sarah Danby
- All in a Good Cause
(1969)
... Sarah Danby
1963-1966
Meet the Wife
(TV Series)
Thora Blacklock
Thora Blacklock
- Christmas Travel
(1966)
... Thora Blacklock
- This Christmas, Shop Early!
(1966)
... Thora Blacklock
- Bless 'Em All
(1966)
... Thora Blacklock
- The Nasty Sleeper
(1966)
... Thora Blacklock
- The Homework
(1966)
... Thora Blacklock
1966
The Wednesday Play
(TV Series)
Blanche Hoskins
Blanche Hoskins
- Who's a Good Boy Then?
(1966)
... Blanche Hoskins
1964
A Christmas Night with the Stars
(TV Series)
Thora Blacklock - Meet the Wife segment
Thora Blacklock - Meet the Wife segment
- Episode dated 25 December 1964
(1964)
... Thora Blacklock - Meet the Wife segment
1961-1963
ITV Television Playhouse
(TV Series)
Little Beatie / Helen Curvis
Little Beatie / Helen Curvis
- The Hard Case
(1963)
... Little Beatie
- Hi Diddle Diddle
(1961)
... Helen Curvis
1960-1962
BBC Sunday-Night Play
(TV Series)
Aggie Thompson / Mrs. Austin / Emmie Slee
Aggie Thompson / Mrs. Austin / Emmie Slee
- So Many Children
(1962)
... Aggie Thompson
- Brian Rix Presents #13: Basinful of the Briny
(1961)
... Mrs. Austin
- Twentieth Century Theatre: The Queen Came By
(1960)
... Emmie Slee
1956-1958
Armchair Theatre
(TV Series)
Miss Ogilvie / Momma Brodsky
Miss Ogilvie / Momma Brodsky
- The Witching Hour
(1958)
... Miss Ogilvie
- The Same Sky
(1956)
... Momma Brodsky
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Self (44 credits)
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Archive footage (16 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Autobiography, "Scene and Hird" (1976) See more »Publicity Listings:
5 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 1 Interview | 3 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Dame Thora HirdHeight:
5' 5" (1.65 m)
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